Keretapi Sarong 2026 Marks 10th Anniversary with Historic Nationwide Malaysia Day Celebrations

Keretapi Sarong is set to mark its 10th anniversary on 16 September 2026 with its biggest Malaysia Day celebration yet, bringing Malaysians together in traditional attire across the Klang Valley and at selected locations nationwide.

Keretapi Sarong 2026 Marks 10th Anniversary with Historic Nationwide Malaysia Day Celebrations

Organised by LOCCO, Keretapi Sarong 2026 (KS26) marks a decade of transforming public spaces and public transportation into vibrant platforms for cultural expression, unity, and national pride. Over the past decade, Keretapi Sarong has grown into a distinctive Malaysian cultural movement, bringing people from diverse backgrounds together through a shared celebration of tradition, community, and the nation’s unique multicultural identity.

What began as a small-scale cultural flash mob in Kuala Lumpur has since evolved into one of Malaysia’s most anticipated Malaysia Day celebrations. For the first time in its decade-long history, Keretapi Sarong will be celebrated simultaneously across 10 cities nationwide, marking its most extensive national participation to date.

This historic expansion takes the Malaysia Day movement beyond the Klang Valley on an unprecedented scale, bringing the spirit of Keretapi Sarong to communities across the country and reinforcing its role as a nationwide platform for cultural celebration, unity, and national pride.

10 Cities Nationwide to Join KS26

The 10 cities celebrating Keretapi Sarong 2026 simultaneously are: Padang Besar, Langkawi, Sungai Petani, George Town, Ipoh, Melaka, Johor Bahru, Kota Bharu, Kuantan, and Kuching.

LOCCO will announce further details on the gathering points and activities in each city through its official channels. 

Klang Valley Celebrations: The Secret Destination Tradition

In the Klang Valley, participants will gather at 12 selected starting stations before travelling together to a secret destination, preserving the element of surprise that has become synonymous with Keretapi Sarong.

The 2026 celebration builds on the strong participation momentum recorded in recent years. Keretapi Sarong attracted approximately 12,000 participants in 2024, while more than 20,000 people took part in the 2025 edition across 11 starting stations in the Klang Valley.

First-Ever Official Song: "Joget Sarong"

KS26 will also mark another historic milestone with the launch and introduction of Keretapi Sarong’s first-ever official song, titled "Joget Sarong." Created as a musical expression of the spirit of togetherness at the heart of the movement, the song celebrates Malaysia’s rich cultural diversity and is envisioned as the musical identity of Keretapi Sarong—one that will continue to be sung, embraced, and passed down to generations to come.

A Message of Unity & Heritage

"This 10th anniversary belongs to every Malaysian who has boarded a train wearing a sarong and celebrated alongside people they may never have met before. What began as a simple idea has grown into a shared national tradition, reminding us that heritage continues to thrive when we carry it forward together." — Shamsul Bahrine Zainuzzaman, LOCCO Co-Founder

"At MAGGI, this spirit of togetherness is very close to our hearts. For generations, MAGGI has been a familiar presence in Malaysian kitchens and a part of the moments we share. Just as food brings people closer, Keretapi Sarong unites Malaysians through a shared experience of pride in our culture and identity. We are honoured to be part of this celebration." — Ivy Tan Link Cheh, Business Executive Officer, MAGGI® Malaysia and Singapore

Official Event Partners & Sponsors

This cross-sector collaboration reflects a shared commitment to celebrating Malaysia’s heritage and inspiring togetherness across communities. The event is headlined by MAGGI® as the Principal Sponsor, alongside Official Sponsors Wonda Coffee, NIVEA, Watsons, and Nando’s. AmBank joins as the Official Banking Partner, while Rapid KL serves as the Official Mobility Partner.

Key Strategic Partners driving the event include Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd (ERL), Perbadanan Aset Keretapi (RAC), and Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja (KWSP). A wide array of Sponsor Partners also support the initiative, including Kart’s, Febreze, Siti Khadijah, Beauty of Joseon, KWC Fashion Wholesale, Wardah, Fipper, Media Prima Berhad, Holiday Inn Express Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Mana Mana Hospitality, and The Hype Cosmetics Outlet (THCO). Finally, PRO Apparel, TBG Mall, GRAK, TGV Cinemas, and BEHATI serve as Collaboration Partners to round out the historic nationwide celebration.

How to Take Part in Keretapi Sarong 2026

Participants are encouraged to wear sarongs, batik, songket, or other traditional attire, and to use public transportation where available. Details on starting locations, gathering times, programme activities, and destinations across the Klang Valley will be announced progressively.

The public can follow LOCCO and Keretapi Sarong’s official social media channels or visit www.locco.com.my for the latest announcements and updates.

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