The Labuan Run for Peace was held on 7 September 2025 at Labuan International School, drawing some 600 participants. The 3.5-kilometre run was flagged off at 6:30 a.m. by Labuan International School principal Puan Fadlin Aimuni.
Organised by SGM Sabah and supported by various bodies such as the Ministry of National Unity, Ministry of Youth and Sports and the United Nations (UN) in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Darussalam, Run for Peace aims to promote awareness of peace, unity and sustainability, in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Several activities were also held on-site, including an SDGs-themed exhibition made with recycled materials, a face-painting booth and a lively zumba warm-up session. Performances by Labuan International School students, featuring choir singing and traditional dance, brought energy and cultural vibrancy to the event.
An early morning rain stopped just in time for the run, leaving participants with a cool and refreshing atmosphere. The event also showcased unity, as people from different backgrounds and ages came together in the spirit of “one step for peace.”
The run concluded joyfully, with participants engaging at the booths, taking commemorative photos and sharing their reflections.
Reported by Rachel Chin Hou Lynn
Puan Fadlin (second from left) flagged off the Labuan Run for Peace.Participants printing their thumbprints on the board as a proof of their participation in Run for Peace.Young peace lovers enjoying various activities after completing the run.Friends from various ethnic groups gathering at Labuan International School to run for the cause of peace.
More on Run for Peace 2025
First launched in 2005, Run for Peace (RFP) is a biennial, non-competitive event that has attracted over 400,000 participants nationwide over the past two decades. Carrying the slogan, “Peace Starts with Me! ACT NOW for SDGs!”, the event highlights the message of peace in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and encourages Malaysians to take concrete action for a better future. Throughout September, more than 70,000 people are expected to join the run across 22 locations nationwide.
This year also commemorates the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing, and Run for Peace seeks to advance the UN SDGs by fostering a culture of peace, treasuring life, embracing diversity and protecting the environment for future generations.
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