Promoting Malaysia–Puducherry Friendship through Wellness and Tourism

The Malaysia–Puducherry Friendship Movement successfully organized the People Welfare & Wellness Walkathon on 13 September 2025 at Puducherry Beach Road. The event was jointly flagged off by Thiru K. Lakshminarayanan, Hon. Minister for Tourism, Government of Puducherry, and Mr. K. Saravana Kumar, Consul General of Malaysia in Chennai, at the iconic Mahatma Gandhi Statue.

The walkathon highlighted the importance of healthy living, cross-cultural friendship, and tourism promotion, with active participation from dignitaries, wellness advocates, media representatives, and over 30 Malaysian delegates.

As part of the event, Visit Malaysia 2026 (VMY2026) was prominently promoted, inviting participants to explore Malaysia’s diverse attractions and cultural offerings.

This initiative further strengthened people-to-people ties and showcased Malaysia as a leading travel destination ahead of VMY2026.