Kuala Lumpur, 31 August 2026 –Zeekr Intelligent Technology Malaysia (Zeekr Malaysia) joined Malaysians in commemorating the country’s 69th National Day through its participation in Malaysia Marathon 2026. The occasion held particular significance as Zeekr Malaysia approaches two years in the Malaysian market.
As the Title Sponsor of the 10KM category, Zeekr Malaysia focused on bringing people together by having over a hundred invited guests comprising owners, media friends, and business partners participate alongside the wider running community, with the Zeekr 7X leading the way as the Official Timing and Lead Cars.
Celebrating Merdeka Through a Shared Experience
The Malaysia Marathon provided Zeekr with an opportunity to celebrate Malaysia’s National Day beyond just the conventional event sponsorship.
This reflected the spirit of this year’s National Day theme, “Malaysia MADANI: Kesejahteraan Dinikmati”, which expresses the aspiration for a progressive, inclusive, and harmonious Malaysia where progress and well-being can be enjoyed by all. The marathon brought this spirit to life by bringing Malaysians together in a shared celebration of the nation.
Supporting Malaysia’s Sports Tourism Landscape
The collaboration with Malaysia Marathon 2026 and Malaysia Tourism also gave Zeekr Malaysia an opportunity to support the country’s growing sports tourism landscape. Reintroduced as a high-impact national initiative in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026), the marathon serves as more than just a race. It integrates sports, tourism, and culture to unite Malaysians while attracting domestic and international tourists. By bringing together a targeted 25,000 runners from across the globe, the event provides a premier platform to showcase Malaysia as a destination for world-class sporting experiences.
“Malaysia’s National Day is a meaningful occasion that brings people together in celebration of our shared identity, pride and the country we call home. As we approach our second year in Malaysia, we are proud of the journey we have shared with our customers, partners and the wider community, and we wanted to celebrate this special occasion in a way that brings our community closer.”
“Malaysia Marathon 2026 gave us a wonderful opportunity to do just that — by supporting an event that celebrates Malaysia through sport and brings people together. It was a meaningful celebration of the spirit of Merdeka and the country we are proud to be growing alongside,” said Eddy Lu, General Manager of Zeekr Intelligent Technology Malaysia.
From the Starting Line to the Open Road
The Merdeka celebrations began as Zeekr Malaysia took the spirit of the 69th National Day onto the streets with a special car convoy setting off from Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, creating a vibrant display of national pride across the city.
At Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Zeekr Malaysia also worked with selected owners to create a special National Day-themed vehicle display featuring all three Zeekr models, each adorned with specially designed Merdeka decals.
Together, these activations brought Zeekr Malaysia’s Merdeka celebration to life — from the streets to the heart of Kuala Lumpur.
As Zeekr Malaysia continues to grow alongside the country, the brand remains committed to finding meaningful ways to participate in the moments that bring Malaysians together – embracing the culture, community and collective journey that make Malaysia home.
Visit the nearest authorised Zeekr showroom today to learn more about the latest model line-up and ownership offerings or check out our website and follow us on our social media platforms: Instagram (@zeekrmy), Facebook (Zeekr Malaysia), TikTok (@zeekrmalaysia).