UNIQLO Malaysia has announced it will continue its partnerships with Taman Tugu Malaysia and the Global Environment Centre (GEC), showing its commitment to protecting Malaysia’s natural ecosystems. In a joint launch, UNIQLO is donating RM100,000 to Taman Tugu Malaysia and RM200,000 to support GEC for ongoing collaboration. This shows UNIQLO’s goal to improve everyday life for everyone, not just through its LifeWear clothing, but also by helping local communities and the environment.
UNIQLO’s efforts to protect Malaysia’s environment are supported by a RM0.30 charge on paper bags. Since it started using FSC-certified paper bags in 2020, UNIQLO has used the money from this charge for environmental programs in Malaysia. These contributions help with forest conservation at Taman Tugu Malaysia, mangrove restoration with GEC, and past reforestation projects with the Forest Research Institute Malaysia, showing how small daily actions can lead to significant environmental benefits.
“Our basic goal at UNIQLO is to make everyday life better for Malaysians, both through our clothing and contributions to society. Through our long-term collaborations with Taman Tugu Malaysia and GEC, we hope to make conservation more accessible and relatable, so people can see how everyday actions contribute to protecting nature,” said Dawn Chow, Sustainability Director of UNIQLO Malaysia.
As part of its ongoing partnership with the GEC, UNIQLO is helping with Phase 2 of a community project to restore mangroves in Kampung Tenglu Laut, Mersing, Johor, which started in 2025. This project, done with GEC and supported by the Mersing District Office, aims to tackle coastal erosion and climate risks that affect local communities. Phase 2 involves preparing the site, planting new trees, ongoing care and monitoring, and extending the previously built wave breaker by 50 meters, in cooperation with KomPAS (Komuniti Pelindung Alam Sekitar) for long-term recovery of the ecosystem.
UNIQLO’s donation of RM200,000 will also help protect an additional hectare of mangrove, based on the positive results from the first phase. Previous efforts included building a 100-meter wave breaker and planting 2,000 mangrove trees, which have an 80% survival rate, including replacements. Planting for Phase 2 is expected to finish by mid-2026.
“Mangrove restoration takes time, careful monitoring, and strong community involvement. Long-term partnerships are essential as they provide the continuity needed for restoration projects to succeed. Support from UNIQLO strengthens action, from protective measures to planting and maintenance, as well as community engagement; helping the Mersing coastline and local communities become more resilient amid increasingly challenging weather conditions,” said Faizal Parish, Director of GEC.
This teamwork was recognized by the Mersing District Office in January 2026 when GEC received a Special Award for Mersing Sustainability Achievement under Teras 3 (Kebersihan). This award highlights the partnership’s role in helping the district’s environmental protection and sustainable tourism goals.
In addition to coastal restoration, UNIQLO’s partnership with Taman Tugu Malaysia is making forest conservation part of everyday urban life through community programs that are fun for families. Now in its fifth year, this collaboration shows UNIQLO’s continued support for connecting people with nature and raising environmental awareness.
From February 2026 to January 2027, regular activities at Taman Tugu Nursery are expected to involve thousands of people of all ages. The UNIQLO – Taman Tugu Plant Giveaway, which occurs twice a month, will give away 3,000 plants each year, encouraging small but significant acts of care for the environment.
In addition, the Plant & Hunt educational program will involve up to 720 children each year with guided activities that teach them about biodiversity. There will also be a new Eco-Workshop series that offers hands-on sustainability lessons for around 300 participants annually, including special sessions for schools.
“Urban forests thrive when people feel a sense of connection and responsibility toward them. UNIQLO’s long term support helps us keep programmes running regularly, so visitors can learn in a practical and welcoming way. When someone takes home a plant, joins an activity, or attends an Eco Talk, they begin to see the forest differently, and that is how stewardship grows,” said Fizulin Mohamed Zin, Project Director/Executive Director, Taman Tugu Project Development Sdn. Bhd. on behalf of the Amanah Warisan Negara.
These partnerships reflect UNIQLO’s belief that meaningful environmental protection requires collective action. By linking customer choices with long-term conservation outcomes, UNIQLO aims to encourage community participation in caring for Malaysia’s ecosystems.