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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi officially launched the Malaysia Marathon 2026 by flagging off 10,000 participants in a 5-kilometre fun run at KLCC, as part of National Day celebrations.
Malaysia Marathon 2026 assembled 25,000 local and international runners across four distance categories in Kuala Lumpur, with the flagship 42km race beginning after midnight to coincide with the 69th National Day celebration.
Kuala Lumpur City Hall has mobilized cleaning crews to restore Dataran Merdeka after more than 25,000 football supporters gathered to watch the 2026 World Cup final live broadcast, leaving significant litter behind.