AdminNestlé Omega Plus®, Malaysia’s leading partner in heart health, has elevated its iconic Walk A Million Miles (WAMM) campaign to new heights in conjunction with World Heart Day 2025, marking 25 years of championing cardiovascular wellness through exercise, responsible diet, and cholesterol awareness.
Aligning with global priorities for heart care
This year, Nestlé Omega Plus® is aligning WAMM with the World Heart Federation’s (WHF) global initiatives, beginning with a bold commitment to deliver one million health screenings across Malaysia by 2026. The move reinforces WHF’s call for equitable access to heart care and supports its global “Don’t Miss A Beat” movement.
Chief Executive Officer of Nestlé Malaysia, Juan Aranols, said, “Nestlé Omega Plus® journey of empowering Malaysians to take care of their heart health began in 2000—the same year as World Heart Day. This alignment with the World Heart Federation’s global priorities alongside our long-standing collaboration with Yayasan Jantung Malaysia on our shared 25th anniversary could not be timelier. Over the last two decades, WAMM has become an iconic symbol of Malaysia’s collective effort to address the risks of poor cardiovascular health. Today, we are proud that what started as small pioneer initiative has grown into a meaningful contribution to the heart health prevention effort in Malaysia.”
On the local front, the campaign will increase its walking target to 3 million miles and boost participation to 30,000 Malaysians, doubling its combined donation to Yayasan Jantung Malaysia (YJM) and Institut Jantung Negara Foundation (IJNF) to RM200,000. The funds will support patient care, research, education, and outreach programmes for grassroots communities on cholesterol and cardiovascular health.
Community outreach
Dato’ Dr Aljafri Abdul Majid, Chairman of YJM, emphasised the campaign’s importance: “As a WHF member, YJM is committed to advancing the federation’s goals of providing equitable access to treatment while driving greater awareness and prevention of heart diseases. Our partnership with Nestlé Omega Plus® amplifies this effort. By getting Malaysians to walk more and optimising the generous donation from Nestlé to fund financial assistance, research, education and outreach programmes for heart health, we are realising the theme of World Heart Day 2025 and ensuring no one ‘misses a beat’ in their heart health journey.”
The initiative kicked off with a media launch and a panel discussion titled Don’t Miss a Beat, featuring healthcare professionals who stressed early detection, healthy lifestyles, and proper nutrition. Dr Rowina Lynne Murray from Institut Jantung Negara highlighted, “Ischemic heart disease is the leading cause of death among Malaysians aged 30 to 69, accounting for around 20 percent of fatalities. Walking just 30 to 50 minutes a day can significantly lower cardiovascular risk, help protect your heart health, and support cholesterol management.”
How to join
To mark its silver jubilee, Nestlé Omega Plus® will host nationwide events and activities throughout September and October, including the flagship WAMM walk at Taman Botani Perdana on 13 September. The event will feature free health screenings, tasting sessions for Nestlé Omega Plus® products, fun family activities, and lucky draws with prizes from sports brands like Amazfit and Decathlon.
The campaign will also expand its ‘Love Your Heart’ mall activations, offering engaging experiences and free screenings to motivate Malaysians to take proactive steps for their heart health.
Registration for WAMM 2025 opens on 29 August 2025 via the BookDoc mobile app. Participants can log miles, track progress, and compete for prizes. Those opting for the RM30 paid package will receive a finisher jersey and Nestlé goodie bags for achieving 300,000 steps and above.
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