UOB Heartbeat Run 2026 raises RM2.288 million to uplift underserved communities

Funds raised will support more than 6,000 children, youths and families across Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- UOB Malaysia recently raised RM2.288 million through its annual UOB Heartbeat Run 2026.  The funds will support four key beneficiaries – SOLS Foundation, PINTAR Foundation, Food Aid Foundation and HOPE Worldwide Malaysia – and will also be channelled towards advancing the Bank’s corporate social responsibility initiatives across Malaysia with a focus on arts, children and education.
 
Datuk Ng Wei Wei, Chief Executive Officer, UOB Malaysia, said “Now in its 18th year in Malaysia, the UOB Heartbeat Run continues to show what is possible when people come together to make a difference. The generosity and commitment of our people, customers, and partners enable us to support programmes led by our beneficiary partners that address critical community needs, from improving food security to empowering youth with digital education and future-ready skills. As part of the wider UOB Heartbeat movement across ASEAN and beyond, we remain committed to creating meaningful and lasting impact in the communities we serve.”
 
In the two months leading up to the UOB Heartbeat Run, a series of charitable activities including food bazaars, charity sales, and fitness classes were held, contributing to the total funds raised. The programme culminated at Pavilion Bukit Jalil, where about 5,000 employees, customers and partners gathered to volunteer, fundraise and participate in the run event.
 
The funds raised will support beneficiary-led programmes that help build a more sustainable future through education and improve the quality of life of underserved communities across Malaysia. These include sponsoring 50 underprivileged youths to enrol in the Solar Academy vocational programme through SOLS Foundation, providing home solar systems to off-grid communities and installing solar panels at children’s welfare homes. The funds will also support HOPE Worldwide Malaysia, Food Aid Foundation, PINTAR Foundation and other charitable causes, channelled towards building an inclusive society and supporting the sustainable development of communities through digital education, food security and programmes that promote resilience and mental wellness. The programmes are expected to benefit approximately 6,000 underserved children, youths and their families across Malaysia.
 
The UOB Heartbeat Run forms part of UOB's broader efforts to create long-term social impact for the underserved. Beyond UOB Heartbeat, the Bank continues to invest in programmes that create long-term social impact, particularly in education and digital inclusion. Earlier this year, UOB launched UOB My Digital Space (MDS) in Malaysia. The programme empowers students to engage with technology confidently and responsibly by strengthening their critical thinking and digital literacy skills. As part of a regional initiative expected to reach more than 100,000 students across ASEAN, MDS has evolved into a multi-year programme in Malaysia, reinforcing national efforts to promote digital inclusion and prepare the next generation for the digital economy.
 
Appendix: 2026 UOB Heartbeat Run beneficiaries in Malaysia
 

 

SOURCE: UOB Malaysia 

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