Mendiang Lim Lian Geok(1901-1985) merupakan aktivis pendidikan yang paling dihormati dalam masyarakat Cina. Beliau telah menuntut kesamaan hak dan layanan untuk sekolah vernakular, memperjuangkan kewarganegaraan sama rata pada zaman kemerdekaan, dan memperkenalkan konsep ‘Hidup Berbilang, Makmur Bersama’. Namun, status kerakyatan dan pendaftaran guru mendiang Lim telah dilucutkan ekoran bantahan kerasnya terhadap dasar pendidikan satu aliran. Sumbangan beliau terhadap pendidikan bahasa ibunda begitu besar, sehingga dinobatkan sebagai “Jiwa Budaya Cina Malaysia” sewaktu meninggal dunia.

Demi menyebarluaskan semangat dan ideologi mendiang Lim, serta menjana dana bagi aktiviti-aktiviti tahunan, Pusat LLG telah menganjurkan “LLG FUN RUN” sejak tahun 2012. Acara jogathon ini dianjurkan dua tahun sekali dan mendapat sambutan hangat daripada keseluruhan warga negara.

Penganjuran larian “LLG FUN RUN” ini pernah dijalankan bersama jawatankuasa gabungan negeri di Kuala Lumpur, Batu Pahat, Ipoh, Shah Alam, Seremban, Klang, Melaka dan Kelantan, serta mendapat sambutan baik daripada pelbagai kaum. Namun pada tahun 2020 dan 2022, acara ini terpaksa dibatalkan akibat penularan pandemik COVID-19. Tahun 2024 menyaksikan acara ini kembali dianjurkan di Guang Dong Cemetery dan KL Base, Sungai Besi, dengan penyertaan lebih 5,000 orang serta berjaya mengumpul dana melebihi RM1 juta.

Tahun 2026 bakal menandakan ulang tahun ke-40 penubuhan pusat LLG. Larian ini akan sekali lagi dianjurkan di Kuala Lumpur dengan sasaran kutipan dana melebihi RM1 juta, di samping mengharapkan penyertaan yang lebih ramai berbanding tahun-tahun sebelumnya sebagai simbol meraikan ulang tahun bersejarah ini. Selain larian, pelbagai aktiviti sampingan akan turut disediakan, termasuk pameran, trak makanan dan pasar mini untuk memeriahkan suasana.

Pihak pusat LLG dengan penuh tulus ikhlas menyeru sekolah, persatuan, syarikat serta orang ramai untuk memberi sokongan padu kepada acara larian ini. Sumbangan anda amat penting bagi membantu kita menjana dana untuk meneruskan perjuangan pendidikan bahasa ibunda, memperkukuh aktiviti rentas kaum serta memelihara warisan budaya. Terima kasih diucapkan atas sokongan yang diberikan.

Ikhlas daripada,
Jawatankuasa Pengelola “LLG FUN RUN 2026”

The late Lim Lian Geok (1901–1985) was the most respected educational activist in the Chinese community. He advocated for equal rights and services for vernacular schools, fought for equal citizenship during the independence era, and introduced the concept of “Abundance in Diversity, Prosperity in Coexistence”. However, his citizenship status and teacher permit were revoked due to his strong opposition to the single-stream education policy. His contributions to mother-tongue education were so significant that he was honored as the “Soul of the Malaysian Chinese” upon his passing.

To continue promoting the spirit and ideology of the late Lim, as well as to raise funds for annual activities, the LLG has organized the “LLG FUN RUN” since 2012. This jogathon is held every two years and has received enthusiastic participation from citizens nationwide. The LLG FUN RUN has previously been organized together with state joint committees in Kuala Lumpur, Batu Pahat, Ipoh, Shah Alam, Seremban, Klang, Melaka, and Kelantan, and has enjoyed strong support from various communities.

However, in 2020 and 2022, the event had to be canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2024, the event returned, held at Guang Dong Cemetery and KL Base, Sungai Besi, with more than 5,000 participants and successfully raising over RM1 million. The year 2026 will mark the 40th anniversary of the founding of the LLG. The run will once again be organized in Kuala Lumpur, with a fundraising target of over RM1 million and the hope of attracting even greater participation than in previous years, symbolizing the celebration of this historic anniversary. A variety of complementary activities, including exhibitions, food trucks, and a mini market, will be organized to enrich and enliven the overall event atmosphere.

The LLG sincerely calls upon schools, associations, companies, and the public to give full support to this run. Your contribution is crucial in helping us raise funds to continue the fight for mother tongue education, strengthen cross-community activities, and preserve cultural heritage. Thank you for your support.

The Organizing Committee of The LLG FUN RUN 2026