Malaysia’s Merdeka and Malaysia Day celebrations are always a meaningful time to reflect on what makes the country special. This year, Garmin Malaysia is taking that celebration a step further with Garmin Celebrates Lokal, a campaign that brings together Malaysian creativity, community spirit and the importance of staying active.
Launched on 12 August 2026, the campaign celebrates the people, places, passions and everyday experiences that make Malaysia unique, while encouraging Malaysians to embrace movement in their own “lokal” way.
Celebrating the Malaysian Spirit Through Art
At the centre of Garmin Celebrates Lokal is a collaboration with Malaysian self-taught artist Izzati Suza, whose distinctive doodle-inspired artwork has captured the humour, colour and authenticity of everyday Malaysian life.
Known for blending pop art, caricature and local cultural elements, Izzati’s work often explores themes surrounding identity, womanhood and familiar Malaysian experiences. Her creative style provides a natural fit for Garmin’s campaign, helping translate the idea of “moving the lokal way” into something visually engaging and relatable.
Through the collaboration, Garmin and Izzati Suza have created an exclusive collection of locally inspired merchandise, together with a limited-edition Garmin Celebrates Lokal watch face.
Garmin users can download the special watch face through Connect IQ from 11 August 2026 onwards, giving users another way to bring a touch of Malaysian culture into their everyday fitness and smartwatch experience.
Moving in Your Own Lokal Way
Garmin Celebrates Lokal is not simply about fitness enthusiasts or serious athletes. Instead, the campaign aims to show that staying active can take many different forms.
Whether it is joining a fitness class, exploring a local trail, walking around the city, practising yoga or simply incorporating more movement into everyday routines, Garmin wants Malaysians to discover an active lifestyle that works for them.
Sheena Sim, Marketing Lead of Garmin Malaysia, said the campaign reflects Garmin’s commitment to encouraging healthier and more connected communities while celebrating the people, culture and experiences that make Malaysia unique.
The campaign therefore combines Garmin’s focus on healthy living with a distinctly Malaysian identity, making movement something that can be enjoyed together with family, friends and the wider community.
Exclusive Garmin Merdeka Promotion
Adding more excitement to the Merdeka celebrations, Garmin Malaysia is also offering a Happy Merdeka Day promotion, with savings of up to 40% on selected Garmin products.
Customers who purchase Garmin devices during the promotional period will receive an exclusive Garmin Celebrates Lokal sticker pack.
Meanwhile, customers who spend RM2,000 and above will also receive a Garmin Celebrates Lokal Tumbler Blind Box, while stocks last.
For Garmin fans looking to upgrade their smartwatch or fitness device, the promotion adds another reason to explore the brand’s current range while celebrating the Malaysian spirit.
Garmin Celebrates Lokal Community Series
One of the highlights of the campaign is a series of community activities taking place throughout August and September. The sessions are designed to bring Malaysians together through different forms of movement, regardless of their fitness level or experience.
The first event, Garmin Celebrates Lokal – Pound with PWH, will take place on 22 August at KL Tower. Organised together with the Pound with Hanis (PWH) community, the session combines music, movement and high-energy cardio for an energetic workout experience.
Next, Garmin Celebrates Lokal – Trail Run with Garmin Trail will take participants to Bukit Dinding on 30 August. The guided trail run offers an opportunity to explore Malaysia’s natural surroundings while connecting with fellow runners. Participants can also look forward to local favourites such as nasi lemak and teh tarik after the run.
The Malaysia Day celebrations continue with Garmin Celebrates Lokal – Yoga with PWH on 5 September at Perdana Botanical Garden. Led by Hanis from PWH, the session focuses on mindfulness, relaxation and overall well-being and is suitable for participants of different experience levels.
Celebrating Women Through Movement
The campaign will conclude its community series with Garmin Celebrates Lokal – Women’s Run on 13 September during KL Car Free Day.
Known as She Runs Lokal, the event is open to women of all ages and celebrates movement, connection and the spirit of embracing an active lifestyle in a uniquely local way.
With activities ranging from fitness and trail running to yoga and city running, Garmin Celebrates Lokal demonstrates that there is no single definition of an active lifestyle.
Community registrations open from 17 August 2026, with registration links to be shared through Garmin Malaysia’s official social media channels.
Ultimately, Garmin Celebrates Lokal is more than a Merdeka campaign. It is a celebration of Malaysia’s creativity, diversity and community spirit, while encouraging Malaysians to keep moving, connect with others and appreciate the little moments that make everyday life uniquely local.
For more information and the latest campaign updates, Malaysians can follow Garmin Malaysia’s official social media channels or visit Garmin Malaysia’s website.
For the latest updates on the Garmin Celebrates Lokal campaign, community series and Garmin’s Happy Merdeka Day promotion, featuring savings of up to 40% on selected products until 31 August 2026, visit https://www.garmin.com.my/
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