Portcast Offsite 2026 Β· Kuala Lumpur

🏁 The Portcast Amazing Race β€” KL Edition

One afternoon. The whole city as our playground. Get out from behind the screens, team up with people you don’t usually work with, and take on KL together β€” living our CORE values out loud. Bring the same energy, curiosity and first-principles thinking we run on at work β€” now let loose on a whole city. Plan your route, refuel together, rack up points, and film the madness. Tonight at our last-night dinner we’ll watch it all back and crown the champions. It’s a friendly race against the clock β€” the team with the most validated points wins. Ready, set… go bond! πŸ’™

πŸ“ Base: Perdana KLCC (Jalan Binjai) β€” our hotel. You’re in the heart of the KLCC cluster: ILHAM Gallery is literally next door, KLCC Park & Suria are a ~10-min walk, and Ampang Park LRT (~5-min walk) takes you straight to Chinatown. The free GOKL Green Line bus also loops KLCC ↔ Bukit Bintang with a stop near the hotel.

How it works

  • You’re in a pre-assigned team of 5–6 (mixed across teams & cities!).
  • Work through the challenge cards β€” for each CORE one, pick ONE location option. Complete as many as you can before time’s up.
  • Film/photograph each challenge β†’ upload to your team folder by 6 PM. Only uploads we can verify will score.
  • Entry tickets & your lunch are covered by the company β€” keep your receipts.

Plan your route (as a team!)

  • Stay together the whole time β€” no splitting up. Move as one team.
  • Each location shows which CORE values you can tick off β€” CORE β€” some cover more than one!
  • Getting around: walk the KLCC spots Β· LRT from Ampang Park for Chinatown Β· free Green Line bus for Bukit Bintang Β· Grab only for Lake Gardens.
  • See the area map + spot links at the bottom πŸ—ΊοΈ.

⏰ Timeline (Wednesday)

  • 1:30 PM β€” race begins! 🏁 (start from the hotel lobby)
  • 5:30 PM β€” race ends β€” head back
  • 6:00 PM β€” upload deadline (proof must be in!)
  • 6:00–7:00 PM β€” freshen up
  • 7:00 PM β€” our last-night dinner πŸ½οΈπŸ“½οΈ (videos + winners!)

⚠️ Ground rules

  • Be respectful at temples, mosques & galleries β€” dress modestly, ask before filming people.
  • Stay together as a team & share your live location with each other.
  • Keep your phone charged & stay hydrated πŸ’§.

🎯 The Challenges

πŸ’‘ The coloured tag shows each spot’s area. Watch for spots that cover more than one CORE value. Plan a smart route & stay together.
Pick one location option per CORE challenge. FREE = no entry fee Β· FEE = ticketed (company-covered, keep receipt).

πŸ“£ Team War-Cry

special bonus Β· 2 pts
Task: anytime during the race β€” (1) agree on a team name, (2) invent a 10-second war-cry (chant, cheer, or mini-song β€” bonus if it sneaks in a Portcast or KL reference), (3) film it in one take with everyone on camera. Loud, silly, proud!
Evidence: one 10-sec clip, whole team in frame, team name said out loud.

🍜 Lunch Challenge β€” Eat Local

special bonus Β· 2 pts
Task: over lunch, hunt down a uniquely Malaysian dish your team hasn’t tried β€” nasi lemak, char kway teow, banana-leaf rice, laksa, roti canai, satay… the more local & adventurous, the better! Order it and eat it together.
Evidence: (1) a team photo mid-bite with the dish clearly visible, (2) a 10-sec clip naming the dish + your team’s one-line verdict (rate it /10!). Lunch is on the company (~RM35 pp / reimburse on receipt). Extra love for the boldest order. 🌢️

C Curiosity

5 points
Explore somewhere new β€” learn about KL’s art & culture.
Location β€” pick ONE
πŸ–ΌοΈ ILHAM Gallery KLCC Β· next door! Ilham Tower, Jalan Binjai β€” 2-min walkFREE
🎨 Galeri Petronas KLCC Β· walk Suria KLCC, Level 3 β€” ~10-min walkFREE
πŸ•Œ Islamic Arts Museum Lake Gardens Β· GrabFEE RM20
πŸ›οΈ National Museum (Muzium Negara) Lake Gardens Β· GrabFEE RM5
Task
Evidence β€” pick ONE

O Ownership

5 points
Champion a local business β€” take the initiative to give a small stall a big boost.
Location β€” pick ONE
🏬 Berjaya Times Square β€” top floors β€” the upper levels are packed with local vendors (heads-up: floors 1–2 are mostly big/luxury brands β€” head UP!) Bukit Bintang/Imbi Β· Green Line bus + walk / GrabFREE
πŸ›οΈ Petaling Street / Chinatown stalls Chinatown Β· LRT from Ampang ParkFREE
🍜 Any local, family-run stall you pass β€” mamak, kopitiam, street food any areaFREE
Task β€” step by step
  1. Buy something small from a local, family-run stall (not a chain) β€” put money where your values are.
  2. Hear their story (with their OK): how long they’ve run it, their bestseller, what they’re proudest of. Lead with kindness & curiosity β€” we’re guests here.
  3. Boost them: post a genuine ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google review on the spot, or film a fun 15-sec β€œshoutout ad” for their stall.
Evidence

R Raise the Bar

5 points
Be bold & do something uniquely Malaysian β€” get creative!
Location β€” pick ONE
πŸŒ‰ Saloma Link bridge β€” synchronized team photo/dance, skyline behind KLCC Β· ~11-min walkFREE
πŸ›οΈ Petaling Street (Chinatown) β€” the haggle challenge Chinatown Β· LRT from Ampang ParkFREE
🏬 Berjaya Times Square β€” top floors β€” haggle with the local vendors upstairs (floors 1–2 are mostly luxury brands β€” head UP!) Bukit Bintang/Imbi Β· Green Line bus + walk / GrabFREE
🎭 Kwai Chai Hong β€” recreate a scene at the heritage murals Chinatown Β· LRTFREE
🎬 REXKL β€” creative shot in the old-cinema arts space Chinatown Β· LRTFREE
Task β€” pick your dare
  1. Haggle: at Petaling Street or Berjaya’s upper floors, pick a souvenir, set a target price as a team, and negotiate the vendor down β€” assign a lead negotiator, the rest are the hype squad.
  2. OR Perform: a synchronized 15-sec routine on Saloma Link (skyline behind you) or recreate a famous movie scene at the Kwai Chai Hong murals β€” props encouraged.
Evidence

E Effectiveness

5 points
Be smart & resourceful β€” and enjoy KL’s heights & green side.
Location β€” pick ONE
πŸŒ… KLCC Park lake loop β€” skyline + greenery KLCC Β· ~10-min walkFREE
πŸ—Ό KL Tower β€” Sky Deck + glass Sky Box β€” conquer the heights! Bukit Nanas Β· Grab/LRT + free base shuttleFEE RM110
🌳 KL Forest Eco Park β€” rainforest canopy walk Bukit Nanas Β· Grab/LRTFEE RM40
β›² Titiwangsa Lake Gardens β€” best postcard skyline + paddle boats Titiwangsa Β· Grab ~10 minFREE
🦜 KL Bird Park β€” walk-through aviary Lake Gardens Β· Grab ~15 minFEE RM50
🏞️ Perdana Botanical Gardens β€” green, relaxed sightseeing Lake Gardens Β· Grab ~15 minFREE
Task β€” step by step
  1. As a team, plan the smartest route from wherever you are to your chosen spot β€” walk, LRT, free Green Line bus… Grab only if there’s no rail option.
  2. Get the whole team there together and soak it in β€” skyline, canopy, lake, birds.
  3. Capture the journey as you go (see evidence β€” this one’s a mini travel vlog!).
Evidence

πŸ§‹ Bonus β€” Local Treat

1 point
Anytime β€” try a safe local treat together: pull your own teh tarik πŸ§‹, or share cendol / kuih. All FREE-to-cheap, zero planning needed.
Evidence: one clip of the whole team trying it at the same time β€” reactions uncut. πŸ˜„

⭐ Bonus

2 points
Anytime, collect β€œuniquely KL” moments β€” e.g. a friendly cat 🐈 Β· a cool mural 🎨 Β· something in Portcast colours πŸ’™ Β· a funny sign or shop name πŸͺ§ Β· an β€œonly-in-KL” sight.
Evidence: upload a separate photo for each moment you’re claiming (one photo = one moment, so we can verify) and list them in the caption. 1 pt for 3+ moments Β· 2 pts for 5+.

πŸ—‚οΈ Your KL menu β€” every spot

CORE = values you can tick off (C Curiosity Β· O Ownership Β· R Raise the bar Β· E Effectiveness). Distances from Perdana KLCC (Jalan Binjai).
SpotAreaCOREEntryFrom Perdana KLCC
ILHAM GalleryKLCCCFREEβ‰ˆ0.1 km Β· next door (2-min walk)
Galeri Petronas / Suria KLCCKLCCCFREEβ‰ˆ0.9 km Β· 10-min walk
KLCC ParkKLCCEFREEβ‰ˆ0.8 km Β· 10-min walk
Saloma Link bridgeKLCCRFREEβ‰ˆ0.9 km Β· 11-min walk
Berjaya Times Square (top floors β€” local vendors)Bukit Bintang / ImbiORFREEβ‰ˆ2.5 km Β· Green Line bus + walk / Grab ~10 min
KL Tower – Sky DeckBukit NanasERM110β‰ˆ1.7 km Β· Grab ~8 min + free base shuttle
KL Forest Eco ParkBukit NanasERM40β‰ˆ1.6 km Β· Grab ~8 min
Titiwangsa Lake GardensTitiwangsaEFREEβ‰ˆ3 km Β· Grab ~10 min
Petaling St Β· Kwai Chai Hong Β· REXKLChinatownROFREEβ‰ˆ4 km Β· LRT Ampang Park β†’ Pasar Seni (~15 min)
KL Bird ParkLake GardensERM50β‰ˆ6.5 km Β· Grab ~15 min
Perdana Botanical GardensLake GardensEFREEβ‰ˆ6.5 km Β· Grab ~15 min
Islamic Arts Museum Β· Muzium NegaraLake GardensCRM20 / RM5β‰ˆ6.5 km Β· Grab ~15 min
πŸ“ From the hotel: the KLCC cluster is on foot (ILHAM next door; park, Suria & Saloma ≀ 11 min). Chinatown = LRT from Ampang Park station (~5-min walk from the hotel, direct line to Pasar Seni). Bukit Bintang = the free GOKL Green Line bus (KLCC ↔ Bukit Bintang loop, ~13 stops) or the covered walkway. Lake Gardens = Grab.

πŸ† How winners are decided

Award categories
πŸ† Overall Champion Β· 🎨 Most Creative Β· πŸ’™ Best CORE Spirit Β· πŸ“£ Best War-Cry Β· 🍜 Most Local Lunch.

πŸ›¬ Airport β†’ hotel transfer

πŸ’° KLIA β†’ Perdana KLCC cap: RM75 per car, one-way. Keep your receipt for reimbursement. Carpool! Check the Flight Tracker to find teammates landing around the same time β€” 4 to a car = everyone wins.

❓ FAQ

Do we have to finish every challenge?
No β€” complete as many as you can before 5:30 PM. The team with the most validated points wins.

Who pays for entries & lunch?
The company β€” keep your receipts. Entry fees (e.g. KL Tower) and your Eat-Local lunch (~RM35 pp) are covered.

How do we get around?
Walk the KLCC spots Β· LRT from Ampang Park for Chinatown Β· free GOKL Green Line bus for Bukit Bintang Β· Grab only for Lake Gardens.

What should we bring/wear?
Comfy shoes πŸ‘Ÿ, a charged phone (filming + uploads), a power bank, water πŸ’§, and an umbrella (September showers).

Where do we upload?
Your team folder (link in the WhatsApp group) β€” everything in by 6 PM.

🚌 Free GOKL Green Line bus

Perdana is ~200 m from stop #12 (Citibank / Ampang Park) β€” hop on for a free loop past KLCC, Pavilion & Bukit Bintang. Great for the Bukit Bintang & Pavilion challenges.
GOKL Green Line route with Perdana marked ~200m from stop 12
πŸ—ΊοΈ Green Line loop β€” Perdana KLCC pinned ~200 m from stop #12. Free ride to Pavilion (#8) & Bukit Bintang.

πŸ—ΊοΈ Live map β€” pins coloured by CORE value

Tap a pin for the place, the CORE values you can do there, its area & an β€œOpen in Google Maps” link. Pin colour = CORE value, so you can spot all the options for one value at a glance. πŸ’‘ Some spots cover more than one value β€” the badge shows all of them (e.g. Petaling Street = RO). Open this card on your phone to navigate via Google Maps.
β˜… Perdana KLCC our hotel Β· START Jalan Binjai Β· Ampang Park LRT ~5 min 🚢 KLCC β€” on foot from the hotel ILHAM Gallery (C) next door! Β· KLCC Park (E) Galeri Petronas/Suria (C) Β· Saloma Link (R) β‰ˆ0.1–0.9 km β€” all ≀ 11-min walk πŸš‡ CHINATOWN Β· LRT Petaling Street (R,O) Β· Kwai Chai Hong (R) REXKL (R) β€” Ampang Park β†’ Pasar Seni 🚌 GREEN LINE / short Grab Berjaya Times Sq (O,R) Β· Pavilion β€” free bus KL Tower (E) Β· Forest Eco Park (E) Titiwangsa Lake Gardens (E) β‰ˆ1.6–3 km πŸš— LAKE GARDENS Β· Grab ~15 min KL Bird Park (E) Β· Perdana Botanical Gardens (E) Islamic Arts Museum (C) Β· Muzium Negara (C)
πŸ–ΌοΈ ILHAM Gallery CMaps β†—
🎨 Galeri Petronas / Suria CMaps β†—
🌳 KLCC Park EMaps β†—
πŸŒ‰ Saloma Link RMaps β†—
🏬 Berjaya Times Square ORMaps β†—
πŸ›οΈ Petaling Street ROMaps β†—
🎭 Kwai Chai Hong RMaps β†—
🎬 REXKL RMaps β†—
πŸ—Ό KL Tower (Sky Deck) EMaps β†—
🌳 KL Forest Eco Park EMaps β†—
β›² Titiwangsa Lake Gardens EMaps β†—
πŸ•Œ Islamic Arts Museum CMaps β†—
πŸ›οΈ Muzium Negara CMaps β†—
🦜 KL Bird Park EMaps β†—
🏞️ Perdana Botanical Gardens EMaps β†—
β˜… Perdana KLCC (our hotel)Maps β†—
Stay together Β· stay safe Β· stay hydrated πŸ’§ β€” and live our CORE values: Curiosity Β· Ownership Β· Raise the bar Β· Effectiveness πŸ’™ | Portcast Offsite 2026, Kuala Lumpur