1,300 to Take Part in Earth Hour Bike Ride

SHAH ALAM (Selangor) March 19 (Bernama) -- The Earth Hour campaign to be held on March 23 has attracted 1,300 participants who will cycle 10km from the Shah Alam Square as a symbolic gesture to mark the celebrations, said mayor Mohd Jaafar Mohd Atan. All participants will cycle around Shah Alam during the 'Earth Hour night ride' to showcase their love for nature and environment and to promote energy saving and a healthy lifestyle. "The programme organised by the Shah Alam City Council with assistance from other related agencies is to create awareness about the environment," Mohd Jaafar told reporters on Tuesday. The mayor said all residents in Shah Alam have been urged to switch off lights at their respective homes from 8.30pm to 9.30pm on March 23. The main buildings in Section 9, Section 13 and Section 14 will turn off lights at their premises as a mark of support for the campaign. The Earth Hour campaign is an international annual event organised by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to combat global warming. -- BERNAMA