The Malaysia Sarong Music Run 2025 (MSMR 2025) turned the guts of Kuala Lumpur right into a vibrant celebration of well being, tradition, and unity. Held on 20 September 2025 proper in entrance of the PETRONAS Twin Towers, this iconic Malaysia Day occasion noticed 15,000 runners participate, whereas one other 30,000 guests joined the festivities all through the day.
I personally joined the 5KM Enjoyable Run and regardless of the rain in the beginning, it was nothing in need of wonderful. Everybody braved by means of the drizzle collectively, and working in a vibrant sarong alongside 1000’s of individuals created an environment of pure pleasure. The rain truly made the expertise extra refreshing and memorable.
This yr’s Malaysia Sarong Music Run was proudly pushed by JETOUR Malaysia, the Principal Sponsor and Official Automobile Accomplice, with robust help from the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Tradition (MOTAC). The opening ceremony was officiated by Dato Sri Tiong King Siong (Minister of Tourism, Arts and Tradition), Datuk Seri Dr. Zaliha Mustafa (Minister within the Prime Minister’s Division – Federal Territories), and Dato’ Seri TPr. (Dr.) Maimunah Mohd Sharif (Mayor of Kuala Lumpur). Their presence gave the occasion even higher significance as a nationwide celebration.
The run featured three thrilling classes this yr:
- EKI JETOUR X BSC Relay Run (9 September 2025) – a novel sarong relay.
- 5KM Malaysia Pace Run – open solely to Malaysian residents, highlighting each leisure and elite native expertise.
- 5KM Enjoyable Run – open to everybody, together with vacationers, which was the one I joined.
However MSMR isn’t just about working. It’s a full-day pageant of music, tradition, and meals. Native artists carried out reside, meals stalls provided Malaysian favourites, and all over the place you seemed, members have been celebrating Malaysia Day in sarongs. The sight of 1000’s of runners in conventional apparel created a shocking sea of color and pleasure at KLCC.
Since its first version earlier this yr, MSMR has grown quickly, together with the Sarawak version in Kuching. Now in its third and most iconic version, the run has developed into a global neighborhood pageant and is ready to play a key function in Go to Malaysia 12 months 2026 (VMY2026).
For me, working the 5KM Enjoyable Run at KLCC was extra than simply train — it was a second of unity, heritage, and enjoyable. Rain or shine, the Malaysia Sarong Music Run 2025 confirmed why it has rapidly change into probably the most distinctive and significant runs in Malaysia.
