He announced the run during the BASScast podcast, which he co-hosts with his fiancée, Bella Astillah, today.
The run will begin after the Dewan Rakyat sitting ends on Thursday, with Syed Saddiq expected to arrive in Muar on Sunday.
He said the run was a gesture of gratitude and a tribute to Muar voters who continued to support him throughout his six-year legal battle.
"A week before the 2022 General Election, I was going back and forth to court. Usually, candidates lose under such circumstances.
"But the people of Muar gave me a second chance despite everything I was facing. Insya-Allah, next year marks 10 years of my service, and I remain deeply indebted to them," he said.
Syed Saddiq said he chose to start the run at the Palace of Justice as a tribute to the judiciary, which he described as the people's final bastion of justice.
The run will also double as a fundraising campaign for the Muar community.
He aims to raise RM200,000 through collaborations with several brands and an online donation drive to provide iPads for university students in need and food baskets for underprivileged families.
He also pledged to channel RM500,000 in scholarships as part of his efforts to give back to the people of Muar.
Meanwhile, Bella said she would accompany him throughout the journey, possibly by bicycle or motorcycle, in a show of support. - NST
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