The recent community workout event in collaboration with Fitness First at ABOVE, Avenue K Shopping Mall drew significant participation from the public.
Celebrating Neurodiversity with Oasis Place
In conjunction with Autism Awareness Day, Avenue K collaborated with Oasis Place—Malaysia’s largest multidisciplinary intervention centre—to host Our Heart: Colours of Neurodiversity on 12 April 2025. The event explored themes of neurodiversity, accessibility, mental health, and assistive technology through interactive workshops, expert panels, and stories from lived experiences. The initiative reaffirmed Avenue K’s commitment to fostering an inclusive society where all individuals are seen, heard, and supported.
Feline
Friendships
at
Avenue
Katz
Adoption
Fiesta
In
an
effort
to
promote
kindness
to
animals
and
advocate
for
responsible
pet
ownership,
Avenue
K
teamed
up
with
Persatuan
Haiwan
Malaysia
to
organise
Avenue
Katz
Adoption
Fiesta
from
14-20
April
2025,
that
brought
together
animal
lovers,
local
shelters,
and
adorable
feline
companions
in
search
of
forever
homes.
A
total
of
43
cats
were
adopted
during
the
event.
Supported
by
key
government
bodies
including
the
Department
of
Veterinary
Services
Malaysia
(DVS),
the
event
also
featured
educational
booths
and
activities
that
raised
public
awareness
about
animal
welfare
and
pet
care.
Shoppers
contributed
to
animal-related
causes,
reinforcing
the
community’s
role
in
animal
welfare
and
Avenue
K’s
ongoing
mission
of
compassion
and
meaningful
impact.
Empowering
Local
Talent
Through
Music
Avenue
K
is
proud
to
work
with
Malaysian
Buskers
to
support
the
local
music
scene
through
a
dedicated
Buskers
Corner
within
the
mall—a
welcoming
space
for
performers
to
share
their
craft
with
the
public.
On
8
May
2025,
the
mall
also
hosted
the
Malaysian
Buskers
Workshop
7.0,
a
hands-on
training
and
sharing
session
designed
to
develop
performance
skills,
industry
knowledge,
and
community
connections.
These
efforts
highlight
Avenue
K’s
dedication
to
nurturing
creative
expression
and
empowering
homegrown
talent.
Igniting
Passion
for
Literacy
and
Learning
Avenue
K
is
home
to
a
permanent
Reading
Corner
curated
by
Books
For
A
Better
World
(BFBW)—a
cosy,
self-service
book
store
where
visitors
of
all
ages
can
browse,
enjoy
and
purchase
books
at
their
own
pace.
This
ongoing
collaboration
fosters
a
culture
of
literacy,
discovery,
and
creativity.
In
support
of
the
broader
literary
community,
Avenue
K
also
hosted
the
Global
Book
Crawl
–
Malaysia
Edition
(Grand
Finale)
from
26
–
27
April
2025,
an
initiative
led
by
BFBW
that
celebrates
the
charm
of
independent
bookshops
nationwide.
Through
these
efforts,
Avenue
K
continues
to
nurture
a
thoughtful,
engaged
community
with
a
deep
passion
for
learning.
Health
and
Fitness
for
All
Avenue
K
continues
to
inspire
active
living
with
inclusive
fitness
programmes
that
energise
and
engage
the
community.
In
partnership
with
Fitness
First,
the
mall
has
hosted
a
variety
of
wellness
activities—from
the
adrenaline-fuelled
Ice
Warrior
Challenge
and
high-intensity
HYROX
functional
training,
to
calming
yoga
sessions
and
rhythm-packed
Body
Jam
and
Zumba
workouts.
These
initiatives
not
only
promote
physical
health,
but
also
foster
a
fun,
social
environment
that
encourages
everyone
to
get
moving.
Looking ahead, Avenue K will celebrate Global Wellness Day on 14 June 2025, with the main event taking place at Level 4, the mall’s rooftop event space. The celebration will offer a full day of activities—including workout sessions, mindfulness practices, wellness talks, health screenings, and booths featuring healthy snacks and beverages—underscoring the mall’s commitment to holistic well-being and making wellness accessible to all.
Returning
with
Purpose:
AK
Balloon
Run
9.0
Avenue
K’s
signature
event,
the
AK
Balloon
Run,
returns
for
its
9th
edition
on
21
September
2025
—continuing
its
mission
to
unite
people
from
all
walks
of
life
in
a
celebration
of
community,
inclusivity,
and
joy.
Open
to
runners,
joggers,
walkers,
and
differently-abled
individuals,
the
event
promotes
not
only
a
spirit
of
togetherness
but
also
the
importance
of
leading
an
active,
healthy
lifestyle.
This year, Avenue K is proud to continue its collaboration with 360 All Ability, led by wheelchair fencer Daniel Lee, reinforcing our support for adaptive sports and inclusive participation. Together, we aim to promote acceptance, break down barriers, and celebrate the strength and resilience of every individual.
Above all, AK Balloon Run 9.0 celebrates the strength of community—empowering everyone, regardless of ability, to come together, get moving, and be part of something bigger. Avenue K remains committed to championing inclusivity, unity, and the collective spirit that brings us all together.
Sustainability
Through
Recycling
As
part
of
its
ongoing
sustainability
commitment,
Avenue
K’s
Recycling
Corner
on
Level
C
(Concourse)
offers
a
convenient
space
for
shoppers
to
recycle
items
such
as
e-waste,
paper,
plastics,
and
books.
By
promoting
responsible
disposal
and
conscious
consumerism,
the
initiative
encourages
environmentally
mindful
practices
within
an
urban
setting—fostering
a
greener,
more
sustainable
community.
A
Lasting
Commitment
to
Community
At
Avenue
K,
community
engagement
and
inclusivity
are
not
one-off
initiatives—they
are
part
of
our
core
identity.
Staying
true
to
our
tagline
“Make
Friends,
Create
Trends,”
we
strive
to
build
meaningful
connections
and
lead
with
purpose
by
championing
causes
that
matter.
As
we
continue
to
evolve
alongside
our
city,
we
remain
dedicated
to
creating
experiences
that
connect,
uplift,
and
celebrate
every
member
of
our
diverse
community.
Whether
through
wellness,
education,
sustainability,
or
inclusion,
Avenue
K
is
proud
to
be
a
space
where
everyone
belongs.
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