For Trinity Group Bhd, this year's race is a step towards attaining work-life balance and achieving non-work-related success by its staff. Taking part in his first Rat Race in the CEO category, Datuk Andy Khoo Poh Chye is looking to reinforce the importance of having "body, mind and spirit balance" for a happy and healthy life.

"As I should lead by example, I will take this opportunity to instil that thought in my colleagues. And for me, it is a good start to stay fit!"

He believes that a good corporate social responsibility programme should tap into a company's competency when developing initiatives that benefit society, be focused with clear objectives and be sustainable in the long run. The group participated in a flood relief campaign in the East Coast earlier this year through the Trinity Flood Relief Effort programme. It converted its sales gallery into a temporary donation collection centre and assisted the transport of goods to a nearby airbase for delivery.

"Knowing that we are running for a charitable cause is a good motivator in itself, as each step I take along the route will help secure a student's future through The Edge Education Foundation;' says Khoo. Running together for the first time, Trinity's five-member team is training hard near their office in Bukit Jalil in preparation for the event