It was Ireka Corporation Berhad’s maiden participation in The Edge-Bursa Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Rat Race 2009, sending a team of 5 runners for the 4.5 km Main Race under the Mixed Category; while Ireka’s Executive Director, Mr Lai Voon Hon who completed a 1 km CEO Race, had also won the Best Dressed CEO Award. The event raised a record total of RM1.75 million from 67 local and foreign companies, with the funds being channeled to 20 charity beneficiaries.