UNIQLO Malaysia enters seventh year of collaboration with UNHCR

UNIQLO Malaysia has reaffirmed its commitment to social impact and sustainability through a continued partnership with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. In its seventh year of collaboration, the apparel brand has donated more than 10,200 pieces of pre-loved LifeWear clothing to support roughly 2,000 refugees in Malaysia.

The donation effort is part of the global RE.UNIQLO initiative, which encourages customers to return gently used clothing to stores for reuse, repair or recycling. The collected items were distributed during a five-day event held from 30 June to 4 July 2025 at UNHCR’s Malaysian headquarters, with support from over 20 volunteers daily.

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“Our 15th anniversary in Malaysia and third year partnering with UNHCR is a powerful reminder that restoring dignity can begin with something as simple as a clean shirt or warm jacket,” said Dawn Chow, director of sustainability and corporate PR at UNIQLO Malaysia. “We extend the life of our garments while supporting those who need them most, thanks to our customers, volunteers and partners.”

The initiative is also made possible through collaboration with corporate partners such as NTT Data, PKT Logistics and Ramatex, who contributed logistics and on-ground support.

Louise Aubin, UNHCR Representative in Malaysia, echoed the importance of the donation: “Clothing is more than protection. For people who have fled conflict and violence, it restores dignity, identity, and a sense of normalcy. UNIQLO’s longstanding support continues to make a difference in the lives of refugees here and around the world.”

Through its work with UNHCR, UNIQLO Malaysia also contributes to refugee support programs in Malaysia, including vocational training, self-reliance initiatives and community awareness campaigns.

In conjunction with World Refugee Day, UNIQLO also introduced a new embroidery design at its RE.UNIQLO STUDIO. Available from 20 June to 31 December 2025, these symbolic designs (created by Amsterdam-based refugee and artist Wessam Matouk) allow customers to give their garments a second life while supporting a cause.

The RE.UNIQLO initiative is a cornerstone of the brand’s sustainability efforts, advocating for circular fashion by encouraging repair, reuse and responsible recycling. Beyond supporting refugees, donated clothing is also distributed to welfare homes, shelters and communities in need globally.

As UNIQLO celebrates 15 years in Malaysia, its efforts to combine style with purpose continue to resonate with socially conscious consumers. The brand’s belief in the power of clothing to uplift lives remains central to its mission of creating a more inclusive and sustainable society.

The brand had just concluded its T-Shirt Day campaign last month, putting the spotlight on the humble T-shirt and celebrating the timeless staple through the eyes of two familiar faces, local singer-actress Daiyan Trisha and content creator Phei Yong.

Timed for T-Shirt Day on 21 June, the campaign highlights the enduring versatility of the tee. A fashion essential that continues to evolve with time, style, and personality. Through UNIQLO’s LifeWear lens, the T-shirt is reimagined as a statement of comfort and everyday elegance, adapted to the lives of modern Malaysians.
 

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