This Merdeka Month, Alpro Group (the parent company of Alpro Pharmacy) is calling on Malaysians across the nation to take the first step towards a healthier lifestyle through Together We Walk, Together We Build a Healthier Malaysia, a month-long movement campaign running from 1st to 31st August 2026.
With the theme “Together We Walk, Together We Build a Healthier Malaysia,” the campaign encourages Malaysians of all ages and backgrounds to simply walk more every day, transforming an everyday activity into a healthier habit that can last well beyond Merdeka Month. Whether it is a short walk around the neighbourhood, taking the stairs instead of the lift, walking to nearby shops, spending active time with family, or adding more movement into the working day, every step is an opportunity to invest in better health.
The initiative reflects Alpro Group’s belief that better health does not always begin with major lifestyle changes. Sometimes, it starts with something as simple as taking the first step. By making walking more accessible and enjoyable, Alpro hopes to inspire more Malaysians to embrace regular movement as part of their daily lives, creating healthier habits that continue long after the Merdeka celebrations have ended.
Walking is one of the simplest ways to stay active, yet its health benefits are significant. Regular movement supports cardiovascular health, muscle strength, mobility, balance and mental well-being, while helping reduce the risks associated with a sedentary lifestyle.
A 2025 systematic review and meta-analysis published in The Lancet Public Health, involving more than 160,000 adults, found that around 7,000 steps a day, compared with approximately 2,000 steps, was associated with a 47% lower risk of premature death, 25% lower risk of cardiovascular disease, 38% lower risk of dementia, 22% lower likelihood of depression, 14% lower risk of Type 2 diabetes and 28% lower risk of falls.
More importantly, health benefits can begin before reaching 10,000 steps. The message is simple: every additional step matters. To encourage Malaysians to build healthier daily habits, Chief Physiotherapist of Alpro Physio, Eugene Siow promotes practical daily movement goals of 10,000 steps for ages 15–40, 7,000 steps for ages 41–65, and 5,000 steps for those above 65, with individuals encouraged to progress according to their own health and ability.
Ph Lim En Ni, Chief Pharmacist and Engagement Director of Alpro Group, brought together key partners from the Ministry of Health Malaysia (KKM), PERKESO, and JomRun in a shared commitment to inspire Malaysians to move more, stay active, and build healthier habits together.
“This Merdeka, we want Malaysians to celebrate not only how far our nation has come, but also where we want to go together. Through this challenge, we hope to inspire Malaysians to make physical activity part of everyday life and encourage their families, friends and communities to join them.
One person taking a walk may seem like a small action, but when Malaysians across the nation move together towards one shared goal, those individual steps can create meaningful change. Together, we can take a step towards building a healthier Malaysia,” said Lim.
Unlike traditional fitness challenges, Together We Walk is designed to be inclusive and accessible. Participants are encouraged to move at their own pace through activities such as walking, running, hiking or treadmill walking throughout August.
Participation is free and open to anyone residing in Malaysia. Participants simply register, track their movement using JomRun or another compatible fitness application or wearable device, and submit their recorded activities.
To encourage more Malaysians to join the movement, Alpro Group will be giving away additional limited-edition campaign jerseys on 8th August, 18th August and 28th August.
These special giveaways are designed to celebrate participation and keep the community motivated throughout the month. Participants do not need to achieve any minimum number of steps to be eligible. Simply joining the campaign, staying active, and submitting eligible activities gives participants an opportunity to receive the exclusive campaign jersey, subject to campaign mechanics and availability. Participants can also continue working towards existing milestone rewards based on their accumulated steps.
Participants below 60 years old who achieve 100,000 steps can redeem a limited-edition campaign jersey, while those reaching 300,000 steps qualify for a medal magnet.
Participants aged 60 years and above can redeem the jersey upon reaching 50,000 steps and the medal magnet at 150,000 steps. Rewards remain subject to verification and availability.
In addition, every registered participant will automatically be eligible for the campaign lucky draw, with 100 winners sharing prizes worth up to RM30,000.
Ultimately, the campaign is about something much bigger than rewards. It is about encouraging Malaysians to discover that staying active can fit naturally into everyday life and that healthier habits are easier to build when communities support one another.
As Malaysians come together to celebrate independence, Alpro Group hopes to make health and movement part of the Merdeka spirit, bringing people together regardless of age, background or fitness level.
Every walk around the neighbourhood matters. Every staircase climbed matters. Every family that chooses to move together matters. Because when Malaysians move together, Malaysia moves towards a healthier future. Register today, walk more throughout August and be part of a nationwide movement inspiring healthier lifestyles for all.
For registration, participation details and terms and conditions, visit the official Together We Walk, Together We Build a Healthier Malaysia campaign site at: https://microsite.alpropharmacy.com.my/together-we-walk/#register
