Marriott International Unites Sabah for Road to Give 2025 Charity Run

18 October 2025

KOTA KINABALU: Marriott International Malaysia brought together associates, guests, business partners, and local communities for the Road to Give 2025 Sabah Region, a charity run celebrating energy, unity, and purpose.

The annual event, held on Saturday from 6.30am to 9.00am, was jointly organised by Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel, and Sheraton Kota Kinabalu.

Now in its 11th year across the Asia Pacific, Road to Give is one of Marriott International’s largest associate-driven charity initiatives, encouraging participants to run, walk, or ride in support of local causes. This year’s Sabah edition drew around 250 volunteers, showcasing the region’s strong community spirit.

Beyond being a run, the event featured a lucky draw, hot dog station, and family-friendly activities that reflected Marriott’s spirit of togetherness. Funds raised will go towards selected charities supporting underserved communities in Sabah, with full transparency in disbursements.

The initiative received strong backing from sponsors and partners including the Malaysian Association of Hotels, Sabah Tourism Board, Hilton Kota Kinabalu, Hyatt Regency Kinabalu, Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu, Asian Tourism Institute College (ATIC), Borneo Trails Tours & Travel Sdn Bhd, Safeguards Secure Solution Sdn Bhd, and Nestlé Products Sdn Bhd.

Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu General Manager and Chairman of the Malaysian Association of Hotels Sabah/Labuan Chapter, Suresh Ramasamy, said the event reflects Marriott’s global Serve 360: Doing Good in Every Direction platform.

“The Road to Give embodies our commitment to doing good in every direction. It brings people together for positive impact and helps our partners strengthen their CSR and ESG profiles, aligning local action with global purpose,” he said.

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu General Manager Nauman Hasan added:

“Sheraton Kota Kinabalu is honoured and proud to be part of Marriott “ Road to Give” initiative, a meaningful movement that aligns with Marriott values of community, compassion and collective action, with global spirit and local impact, a platform of giving back. "

"I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Marriott International for championing this initiative, and all the sponsors, partners, volunteers and most importantly our associates who joined us this morning. "

“Together we move forward step by step in giving and serving our communities."

First launched in 2015, Road to Give has become a flagship charity event for Marriott International across Asia Pacific, engaging over 350 hotels and thousands of participants each year. The initiative continues to promote wellness, unity, and social impact while strengthening Marriott’s commitment to responsible business and community engagement.

Through the Road to Give 2025 Sabah Region, Marriott International once again demonstrated how hospitality can inspire meaningful change through collective action.