{
  "id": 11368458,
  "title": "Twelve days, 1,230 sq km and a lot of wrong turns: How Imran Zainal drove, walked and waded through cemeteries to draw a message across Klang Valley",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/twelve-days-1-230-sq-km-and-a-lot-of-wrong-turns-how-imran-zainal",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T05:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2026/10/02/twelve-days-1230-sq-km-and-a-lot-of-wrong-turns-how-imran-zainal-drove-walked-and-waded-through-cemeteries-to-draw-a-message-across-klang-valley/237235"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Corporate trainer and TEDx speaker Imran Zainal embarked on a remarkable 12-day journey to etch a significant message across Klang Valley. Stretching over 1,230 square kilometres, this mission aimed to leave a lasting impression on the nation. Initially, Imran planned to collaborate with someone for recording GPS data; however, his perfectionist tendencies proved too challenging for his partner to handle. This led to a month-long setback, forcing Imran to start the project alone. Within the urban landscape of Klang Valley, Imran faced numerous obstacles. His path required navigating through construction sites, trekkking through overgrown cemeteries, and dealing with outdated maps. Despite these difficulties, Imran remained dedicated, emphasizing that this experience taught him the value of meticulousness in his work. The final leg of the project took place at KL Tower, where Imran invited students from diverse backgrounds to complete the last 50 meters of the 'S' in \"Happy Msia Day. Create As 1. And Rise.\" This collaborative effort symbolized unity and the spirit of community. Imran concluded that everyone has the potential to reinvent themselves, regardless of age, and his project was a testament to the power of persistence and collaboration.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — Most people spend their 50th year reflecting on the past or settling into a comfortable rout...",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}