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NESTLÉ OMEGA PLUS Continues to Unite Malaysians in a Heart-Healthy Journey Towards Global Cardiovascular Wellness
- NESTLÉ OMEGA PLUS® iconic ‘Walk A Million Miles’ (WAMM) campaign returns with reenergised focus to rally again Malaysians alongside Yayasan Jantung Malaysia (YJM), and aligning also with the World Heart Federation’s (WFH) global call to tackle cardiovascular disease
- NESTLÉ OMEGA PLUS® is doubling its yearly contribution to RM200,000 to YJM and Institut Jantung Negara Foundation (IJNF) to fund their heart patients’ financial needs as well as research, education and outreach programmes for heart health.
Kuala Lumpur, September 2, 2025 - NESTLÉ OMEGA PLUS®, Malaysia’s leading partner in heart health, has marked a historic milestone this year as its iconic ‘Walk A Million Miles’ (WAMM) campaign returns to celebrate 25 years of empowering Malaysians to take care of their heart health through regular walking, exercising and, responsible diet, including awareness on high cholesterol related risks.
NESTLÉ OMEGA PLUS officially kicks off the “Walk a Million Miles” campaign, an annual movement that has inspired Malaysians to walk for heart health since 2000 in celebration of the upcoming World Heart Month in September.
[L-R front seating]: YBhg Puan Sri Dato’ Sri Cecilia Lim, Board of Trustees Institut Jantung Negara Foundation, Tengku Ida Adura Tengku Ismail, Executive Director of Legal & Secretariat Nestlé Malaysia, YABhg. Toh Puan Dato’ Seri Dr Hajjah Aisyah Ong, Chairman of the Institut Jantung Negara Foundation, Yeoh She Shiang, Business Executive Officer of Nestlé Nutrition, Juan Aranols, CEO Nestlé Malaysia, YBhg. Tan Sri Dato’ Kamaruzzaman Shariff, Vice President Yayasan Jantung Malaysia, YBhg. Dato’ Dr Aljafri Abdul Majid, Chairman Yayasan Jantung Malaysia, Xolile White, Executive Director of Technical & Production Nestlé Malaysia.
Global Alliance, National Movement
As we celebrate World Heart Day 2025, NESTLÉ OMEGA PLUS® is taking WAMM to the next level by aligning its efforts with the World Heart Federation’s (WHF) global priorities —beginning with NESTLÉ OMEGA PLUS® bold commitment to deliver 1 million health screenings across Malaysia by 2026, reinforcing WHF’s call for greater access to heart care. This alignment also extends to WHF’s “Don’t Miss A Beat” movement in September, which mirrors WAMM’s eight-week mission of encouraging Malaysians to walk more for better heart health.
Distinguished guests, including Juan Aranols, CEO of Nestlé Malaysia performing the symbolic heartbeat rhythm at the NESTLÉ OMEGA PLUS “Walk a Million Miles” 2025 kick-off launch.
On the local front, NESTLÉ OMEGA PLUS® goes beyond taking the WAMM walking ambition to 3 million miles and increase the numbers of participants to 30,000. The brand is also doubling its combined contribution to YJM and IJNF to RM200,000. The funds will be directed towards patients care needs as well as for research, education, and outreach programmes for grassroot communities on cholesterol awareness and heart health.
Juan Aranols, CEO of Nestlé Malaysia and Yeoh She Shiang, Business Executive Officer of Nestlé Nutrition presenting a total of RM200,000 donation to YBhg. Tan Sri Dato' Kamaruzzaman Shariff, Vice President of YJM and YABhg. Toh Puan Dato’ Seri Dr. Hajjah Aishah Ong, Chairman of the IJNF, with each organisation receiving RM100,000 in support of heart patients financial needs and outreach programmes.
Speaking about the partnership, Chairman of Yayasan Jantung Malaysia, Dato' Dr Aljafri Abdul Majid, "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."
Juan Aranols, Chief Executive Officer of Nestlé Malaysia, added, “NESTLÉ OMEGA PLUS® journey of empowering Malaysians to take care of their heart health began in 2000 - the same year as the 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.”
NESTLÉ OMEGA PLUS® kicked off the campaign with a media launch followed by a panel discussion with healthcare professionals titled ‘Don’t Miss a Beat’, the theme by World Heart Federation for 2025. During the session, they discussed the importance of heart health, early detection and prevention, including nutrition and lifestyle habits for maintaining a healthy heart.
“Ischemic heart disease is the leading cause of death among Malaysians aged 30 to 69, accounting for around 20 percent of fatalities,” said Dr Rowina Lynne Murray from Institut Jantung Negara. “Walking just 30 to 50 minutes a day can significantly lower cardiovascular risk, help protect your heart health, and support cholesterol management.”
[L-R]: Dr. Fa’iz Mashood, Cardiology Clinical Fellow from Institut Jantung Negara, Wong Mei Ching, Group Corporate Nutrition Manager, Nestlé Malaysia and Pn. Siti Farhath Sehu Allavudin, Dietitian from IJNF, shared valuable insights on heart health prevalence in Malaysia during the Health Expert Forum at the kick-off event.
The campaign will be marked by a wide range of nationwide events and activities throughout September and October. These include WAMM’s annual physical walking event at Taman Botani Perdana on 13 September which will feature health screenings by YJM and IJNF, tasting sessions for the full NESTLÉ OMEGA PLUS® range, fun family activities and lucky draws with attractive prizes. Renowned sports brands like Amazfit and Decathlon will also be on hand to enliven the event.
The campaign will also continue its ‘Love Your Heart’ mall activations, offering free health screenings and engaging experiences designed to raise awareness and motivate Malaysians to prioritise their heart health.
Join the Movement
Registration for WAMM 2025 opens on 29 August 2025 via the BookDoc mobile app. Participants can log their miles, track their progress and win attractive prizes via the app. They can choose the free or paid option of RM30 which includes a finisher jersey, Nestlé goodie bags for reaching 300,000 steps and above.
For more information on NESTLÉ OMEGA PLUS® Walk A Million Miles 2025 please visit https://www.nestlehomeofgood.com.my or its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NestleOmegaPlus.
About NESTLÉ OMEGA PLUS®
NESTLÉ OMEGA PLUS® is the only milk range that has ActiCol®, 1.2g plant sterol that is proven effective to help lower cholesterol by blocking the absorption of cholesterol into the bloodstream. This reduced-fat milk is also high in calcium to keep bones strong and contains Omega 3 & 6 essential fatty acids. 2 servings a day together with a healthy lifestyle has been scientifically proven to lower cholesterol levels1. NESTLÉ OMEGA PLUS® is available in a variety of formats to suit your needs. Choose from a range of powder and ready-to-drink UHT.
1 Thomsen et al., 2004
About Nestlé Malaysia: Nourishing Malaysians for Over a Century
Since 1912, Nestlé has been nourishing Malaysians and earning their trust through our quality brands and products. We take pride in our role as a responsible corporate citizen, striving to improve the communities in which we operate. Today, we operate six factories, employing over 5,000 Malaysians. All our products are Halal, making us the largest Halal manufacturer for Nestlé globally.
As the world's largest food and beverage manufacturer, with our headquarters based in Switzerland, Nestlé operates in over 180 countries. With a workforce of over 270,000 dedicated employees, we are driven by our purpose to unlock the power of food, enhancing the quality of life for everyone, both today and for future generations. Our commitment to nutrition, health, and wellness guides our performance, ensuring we deliver on our promise of GOOD FOOD, GOOD LIFE.
To discover more about our century-long journey of nourishing Malaysians, please visit our website at https://www.nestle.com.my/ask-nestle/we-are-nestle.
For more information, please contact:
Shaheen Zaffar
Nestlé (Malaysia) Berhad
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