The Walk of Malaysia – Kuala Lumpur 2026 successfully concluded its Kuala Lumpur leg on August 8, 2026 at Saloma Kuala Lumpur, celebrating the beauty of Malaysian heritage, fashion, empowerment and international friendship.
Spearheaded by organizer Amy Chiew alongside event director Datin Narena and footwear brand Nottingheels, it brought together local and international delegates from Malaysia, Borneo, Vietnam, China, Japan, India, and the Philippines to showcase heritage, tourism and unity through traditional and couture fashion.
The cultural fashion event featured a Tourism & Culture Costume Competition showcasing traditional Malaysian batik and songket designs transformed into modern runway couture.
United through Nottingheels, participants walk together as one, symbolising unity, empowerment and a shared commitment to bring Malaysia to the world.
The competition promoted Malaysia’s cultural pride, unity and local craftsmanship to both local and international audiences.
Distinguished guests at the event included Bangi Convention Centre founder and chairman Dato’ Haji Mohammad Sahar Mat Din; Tourism Malaysia’s human resources director Muhamad Nasir Pahmi, package development deputy senior director Azmi Abdullah and senior assistant director Azham Ishak; and Third Secretary and Vice-Consul of the Philippine Embassy in Kuala Lumpur Patricia Anne Laggui.
The Kuala Lumpur edition of the Walk of Malaysia 2026 marks a milestone in the growing journey of The Walk of Malaysia, following its March 6 international launch in Paris.
The journey continues toward the grand finale at the Langkawi Awards Night & Gala Dinner on September 12, 2026, at Resorts World Langkawi.
The Walk of Malaysia has future plans to expand its annual cultural-fashion movement to Sabah for the 2027 edition. The proposed expansion aims to showcase East Malaysia’s unique heritage, local culture, and economic potential on a larger stage.
The official Brand Ambassadors for The Walk of Malaysia – Kuala Lumpur 2026 announced during the event were Tang Siaw Leng representing Malaysia, Anastasia Doping representing Borneo and Nicole Angel S. Butawan representing the Philippines.
Special and costume awards were presented to recognize exceptional talent, cultural expression and creativity.
Special Awards
- Joanne Lam – Women Empowerment Award
- Chloe ZhiLing – Outstanding Teen Supermodel 2026
Costume Awards
- Miss Costume – Ella Aziz (Malaysia)
- Miss Costume – Brand New (China)
- Mrs Costume – Victoria Ng (Malaysia)
- Ms Costume – Rosehel M. Dalumpines (Philippines)
- Elite Costume – Rufina Villena Gelston (Philippines)
- Mr Costume – Amir Bergado (Philippines)
Key partners and sponsors which contributed to the success of the event included Nottingheels (main aponsor), Bloomskin, Atelier Vellin, Curated Culture, Honey Bee Consulting, RHR Xcluseev, Vimono and Tropical Charters (official travel partner).
The Walk of Malaysia 2026 is an annual cultural-fashion movement organized in support of Tourism Malaysia for Visit Malaysia 2026. The movement blends local heritage, fashion and tourism across the country to promote Malaysia to the world.
