Malaysia Laughter Yoga Society unites global participants through joy

The newly registered Malaysia Laughter Yoga Society (MLYS) recently hosted its Pre–World Laughter Day 2026 Online Celebration, themed “Joy Without Borders”, drawing participants and presenters from several countries for a 60-minute virtual gathering focused on wellness, positivity and human connection.

Held via Zoom, the event featured 11 invited presenters from Malaysia and abroad, offering interactive laughter sessions, singing, dancing and playful activities aimed at promoting emotional well-being and unity through laughter.

International presenters unite participants through laughter

Among the highlights was the appearance of Dr. Madan Kataria and Madhuri Kataria, founders of the global Laughter Yoga Movement, whose participation added significance to the international celebration.

Guest of honour Dr Sivakumar Thurairajasingam also attended the online event, which connected participants across geographical and cultural boundaries.

Organising chairperson Lee-Jean Fung said the programme reflected the universal nature of laughter and its ability to foster meaningful human connections.

“This event showed us once again that laughter is a universal language. Even though we were in different parts of the world, we were able to connect heart to heart through joy, positivity, and shared laughter,” she said.

Society aims to expand nationwide wellness movement

The celebration also served as a lead-up to World Laughter Day 2026, an annual event promoting health, happiness, friendship and peace through laughter-based activities.

MLYS president Koh Mui Cheng said the organisation hopes to expand awareness of laughter’s wellness benefits nationwide.

“We are taking this beautiful laughter experience to the whole nation. The formation of the Malaysia Laughter Yoga Society is not just an organisation, it is the beginning of a national movement of joy and wellness. Malaysia 13 States, One Mission,” she said.

Presenters included laughter yoga practitioners from Malaysia, India, the United States, Austria, Ireland and Hong Kong, reflecting the event’s international outreach and collaborative spirit.