Summary
  • UOB Malaysia raised RM2.288 million through its annual Heartbeat Run 2026.
  • The funds are expected to benefit about 6,000 underserved children, youths and families nationwide.
  • Programmes will support digital education, food security, solar training and community wellbeing.
  • About 5,000 employees, customers and partners participated in the fundraising event.

KUALA LUMPUR, September 20 — UOB Malaysia raised RM2.288 million through its Heartbeat Run 2026 to support underserved communities across the country.

The funds will support programmes by SOLS Foundation, PINTAR Foundation, Food Aid Foundation and HOPE Worldwide Malaysia, alongside other corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Projects include vocational solar training for disadvantaged youths, digital literacy programmes, food assistance and AI awareness workshops in schools.

UOB said about 6,000 children, youths and families are expected to benefit. Around 5,000 employees, customers and partners participated in the programme, which also included charity sales, food bazaars and fitness activities.