Muar: Muar Member of Parliament Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman brought home RM1 million in contributions for the welfare of his constituents after completing the Ironman Malaysia Championship in Langkawi today in under 13 hours.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the 32-year-old former Youth and Sports Minister completed the gruelling race, which comprised a 3.8-kilometre swim, a 180-kilometre cycling segment, and a 42.2-kilometre run, in a total time of 12 hours, 22 minutes, and 18 seconds.

Syed Saddiq stated, “I came here with one goal – to secure RM1 million for Muar… Alhamdulillah, I managed to finish in under 13 hours, so now Prima Valet (PV) must fulfil its promise of donating RM1 million for food banks, laptops, and festive clothing.”

He expressed his commitment to ensuring the welfare of his people, sharing that even though he felt unwell and vomited several times, he was determined to finish the race with the people of Muar in mind.

The running segment posed the greatest challenge for him, worsened by his physical discomfort, yet he was pleased to have improved his timing compared to last year’s 13 hours, 13 minutes, and 50 seconds.

Reflecting on the experience, Syed Saddiq noted, “I joined this event to test my physical and mental limits. earlier, I wondered why I was putting myself through such pain, but once I crossed the finish line, I told myself I will join again next year.”

He further expressed his long-term commitment to participating in triathlon sports, emphasizing the importance of maintaining both physical and mental strength to be an effective leader, whether in politics or other fields.

Earlier, local fashion company Prima Valet (PV) had pledged to contribute RM1 million to Muar residents if Syed Saddiq managed to complete the Ironman Malaysia Championship in under 13 hours.