Batu kawan: The Jom Malaysia Programme and the Consumers Festival (CONFEST) 2026 will bring a range of interactive and beneficial consumer activities to the grounds of the Penang State Stadium in Batu Kawan from Sept 17 to 20.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) stated that the four-day programme will run from 10 am to 10 pm, showcasing the ministry's initiatives while gathering strategic partners, industry players, and the local community. The event aims to provide visitors with a closer, more interactive, and beneficial consumer experience, while also serving as a platform to bring together various parties in advancing the consumer agenda.

The Jom Malaysia Programme and CONFEST 2026 will be officially opened by Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali on September 19. The promotion and outreach team for Jom Malaysia was flagged off from Putrajaya to Penang today to boost the programme, in a ceremony officiated by KPDN secretary-general Datuk Seri Mohd Sayuthi Bakar.

The team will make stops at selected rest and service areas for promotional activities, share information about the programme, and interact with the public. The convoy also includes a rowing truck carrying Jom Malaysia and CONFEST 2026 promotional materials, a KPDN coaster van adorned with Jom Malaysia branding, and GrabCar vehicles as support from strategic partners.

The statement also mentioned that Jom Malaysia's official mascot, Jommy, is participating in the convoy to liven up the promotional activities and bring the campaign closer to the community. The Jom Malaysia Festival was officially launched on June 27 and has previously been held at Pasar Seni, Kuala Lumpur, and in Sandakan, Sabah.