Education is key towards empowering the next generation. This is why we believe that to truly enrich and touch lives of those in need, we must first start with education.
As a firm believer in lifelong learning, we want to give our best to ensure that those who need it most, regardless of age, have the opportunity to obtain the education they need. Even for adults, it is important to bring the right education and awareness to enable them to maximise their potential.
Education is key towards building leaders of tomorrow. Our aim is to enable as many deserving students as we can to pursue tertiary education, so they can go on to make positive changes to the world.
At Hartalega, we believe that lifelong learning starts with strong foundations! For the past 5 years, we’ve partnered with Teach For Malaysia (TFM) to empower teachers & students across Malaysia through initiatives like The Learning Box, Distance Learning website, Student Leadership Programme and online tutoring. In addition, our current #SKORlah programme is dedicated to strengthening literacy skills ─ focusing on phonological awareness, alphabet knowledge, comprehension and text structure that are crucial for lifelong learning.
We were also thrilled to engage with 23 new TFM Fellows at La Salle (1) Jinjang Primary School ─ supporting them in their mission of bringing quality education to students from schools in remote areas like SK Pos Kemar, SMK Bawong and Sarawak.
Together, let’s build strong readers for a strong future!
We were honoured to be a sponsor for the 7th edition of STEM Fest 2024 ─ with a cash contribution and distribution of gloves to the event participants and organising team.
Organised by STEM 4 ALL MAKERSPACE Malaysia, the event was packed with engaging workshops, inspiring talks, hands-on activities, interactive exhibits and thrilling giveaways for the students, young explorers, and future scientists who joined in.
At Hartalega, we believe in exploring, learning and innovating together, and we look forward to continue igniting the curiosity, fostering creativity, and inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders!
We're thrilled that our Hartanians had the incredible opportunity to visit two schools in Sarawak ─ SK Serian and SK Tan Sri Datuk Haji Mohamed ─ in conjunction with the Teach For Malaysia (TFM) Week.
We were given front-row seats in the classrooms ─ participating in exciting co-teaching sessions with the TFM fellows and experiencing firsthand the energy and curiosity of the students. Beyond the classroom, we also had the opportunity to connect with the students on a personal level ─ learning about their aspirations and challenges.
It was an inspiring and heartwarming experience that reminded us of the possibilities that education can unlock and the lasting impact we can make on the next generation. As a firm believer in lifelong learning, we will continuously give our best to ensure that regardless of age, everyone will have the opportunity to obtain the education they need.
The collaboration between Hartalega and Athena Empowers to support and educate teenage girls on menstrual hygiene has continued − benefitting B40 students aged 10 - 12 from SK Kampung Kuantan and 13 to 15 years old from SMK Dato' Ibrahim Yaacob. The programme encompassed the sharing of valuable insights on self-care practices by Athena Empowers and the distribution of washable sanitary cloth kits by Hartalega to help the students save on daily expenses while promoting sustainability and eco-friendliness.
Hygiene, especially during menstruation, is crucial for young women. Through this initiative, we continue to extend our commitment in raising awareness and empowering our youth with the knowledge and resources needed for better health and hygiene.
As part of our strategic partnership with Teach for Malaysia (TFM), Hartalega was invited to be the closing speaker for TFM’s recent Kem SKORlah – a holiday programme where future TFM teachers (Fellows) run English and History lessons for 3 weeks before they are sent to their designated schools.
Held at SK La Salle in Jinjang, a total of 26 Fellows participated in this programme. Additionally, students from preschool (6 years old) to Standard 5 participated in this programme − empowering them to improve their communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
Hartalega believes that education is key towards empowering the next generation. This is why we believe that to truly enrich and touch the lives of those in need, we must first start with education!
Hartalega and MyKasih Foundation organised a 'Jom Shopping! Kembali Ke Sekolah’ programme to help parents purchase essential school items including school uniforms and shoes as well as school equipment and accessories – gearing their children up for the new academic year. A total of 600 students from 6 schools in Bestari Jaya benefited from this programme, which was held at the BB Kim Wah Supermarket in Bestari Jaya, Kuala Selangor.
Education is key towards empowering the next generation. This is why Hartalega believes that to truly enrich and touch the lives of those in need, we must first start with education!
Hartalega and TFM have marked another milestone during our 2023 – 2024 collaboration!
During the Teach for Malaysia week, our Team Hartanians had the privilege to visit a teaching fellow at Sekolah Kebangsaan RPS POS KEMAR in Gerik, Perak. The journey to the school was an exciting and adventurous one − starting with a 40-minute drive from Bandar Gerik to the jetty, followed by a one-hour boat ride to Jeti Pos Kemar. Then, we hopped in a four-wheel drive for a 30-minute ride to the school! The journey made us see the commitment and effort of not only the teachers but also our TFM buddies to provide the students with quality education.
During the visit, we also managed to interact with all the students and teachers through fun activities − we also brought along some cool gifts for them!
This whole experience is exactly what Hartalega believes in − that every student deserves an opportunity to receive good education and we will continue to assist in any way possible to empower the next generation through education.
Similar to the previous academic year, Hartalega and MyKasih Foundation collaborated on a community outreach initiative, with the aim to alleviate the financial strains of the B40 school students in Bestari Jaya during the 2023 academic year. A total of 600 students from six schools received RM100 monthly for eight months to help them purchase food at the school canteen or acquire stationery and school uniforms.
The impact of this programme goes beyond numbers – it’s about #TouchingLives and empowering future generations. And, to truly enrich and touch lives of those in need, we believe in giving our best to ensure that those who need it most, have the opportunity to obtain the education they need. Together, we're making a difference and fostering positive change in the community!
Discover Muay Thai (DMT) is an intensive four-month development programme to empower at-risk and underprivileged Malaysian youth. We have been strongly supporting the programme for more than 5 years now, and we witnessed 16 participants from Batch 7 (July - November 2023) who successfully completed the programme and will embark on another 3 months of on-field job monitoring.
This programme has made a significant impact on participants – positively transforming their lives by teaching them fundamental life values that extend beyond Muay Thai through various classes such as Religious, Moral, English and Entrepreneurship, followed by volunteering programmes, once a week.
This programme underscores the belief that everyone deserves a chance to change their life. Having witnessed numerous achievements from the DMT participants all these years, it's truly heartening to see the positive impact on their lives and society, in general.
As part of our commitment to positively #TouchingLives, we are dedicated to giving back to the community. Hartalega's CSR, Marketing, Production and Engineering departments have teamed up for a one-of-a-kind project with Brain Connection − a learning centre in Petaling Jaya that specialises in providing education for children and teenagers with special learning needs such as Global Development Delay (GDD), Autism, Dyspraxia and Dyslexia.
The ongoing pilot program, in support of the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) community, provides the students with hands-on experience of packing gloves and currently, a total of 4,000 pieces of gloves have already been specially packed by the ASD students, which will be distributed by us as sample packs. Together, we will continue our efforts to provide support to those in need − improving their quality of life.
Through our long-term partnership with Teach For Malaysia, we were able to collaborate with the NGO once again in the TFM Fellowship Programme.
The programme enabled 27 Fellows to reach out to eight schools in Perak, of which the students are primarily from B40/Orang Asli communities. The assigned Fellows were tasked to be the classroom teachers and provide extra tuition to the individuals in need.
Through their hard work, we have impacted over 4,500 students, not only in the classroom but also through various projects that also benefited the local community.
It is truly inspiring to witness the incredible work done by the Fellows, as well as the positive relationship they have built with the schools, students, and local community. We are thrilled to be a part of this journey with TFM and will continue to provide unwavering support to this noble cause.
Yayasan Hartalega, with the support of our IT department, has made a contribution by donating over 50 computers to Teach For Malaysia (TFM) through the TFM fellowship program.
These computers will be distributed among eight schools in Kuala Kangsar and Gerik. By providing these computers, the students will gain access to a wide range of educational resources and information, allowing them to enhance their digital literacy.
We are devoted to our purpose of nurturing young minds, and we are delighted to be a part of TFM’s good cause. Together, let us empower the next generation of leaders and innovators who will shape a brighter and more inclusive future for all.
Education and access to menstrual hygiene products are key to empowering young girls during their puberty phase. We are proud to have partnered with Athena Empowers, a company specialising in feminine hygiene products & services to raise menstrual hygiene awareness for students in SK Bukit Meriam, Kuala Muda Kedah.
We distributed washable sanitary cloths to 50 female students aged 11-12, with the help of their accompanying mothers and teachers in the programme.
In this space, we are committed to our #TouchingLives journey by giving back to the communities around us, and we hope to do more in the long run.
Through Yayasan Hartalega, we collaborated with Athena Empower to raise awareness about menstrual hygiene. This programme brings together over 100 participants aged 11-17 years from Trong Perak's community area, alongside their mothers and the Wanita Perak Secretariat's support.
We distributed boxes of washable sanitary cloth, providing a sustainable and eco-friendly menstrual hygiene solution to the participants.
We stay committed to #TouchingLives in the communities around us by promoting health awareness.
Learning never exhausts the mind. Embodied in our SHIELD values of learning, we are committed to #TouchingLives of the community by engaging in various education initiatives. Through Yayasan Hartalega, our #TeamHartanians have collaborated with Teach For Malaysia (TFM) in facilitating 60 students from Kolej Vokasional Kuala Selangor for Student Leadership Programme.
This enriching 3-month programme has widened the learning curve of the students around leadership and innovation qualities, significantly focusing on four essential skills including social emotional, communication and entrepreneurship mindset.
Kudos to our dedicated Hartanians who joined as the facilitators of this programme. We hope the knowledge shared throughout the programme will bring these students to a greater height in their future success pathway.
Yayasan Hartalega’s partnership with TFM began in 2018 to address Menstrual hygiene Empowering at-risk & COVID-19 school contributed RM1,870,000 to support TFM’s efforts in continuously equipping management underprivileged youth programme and empowering students to become agents of change. This year, we reached approximately 2,054 students and teachers through TFM. In 2021, Yayasan Hartalega’s donations comprised:
In addition, 30 Fellows (instructors from TFM) were supported through the Fellowship Pre-service Programme sponsorship.
In an effort to support menstrual poverty concerns among rural B40 communities, Yayasan Hartalega partnered with Athena Empower, Perbadanan Perpustakaan Awam Selangor and Wanita Berdaya Selangor to help educate girls aged between 13 to 17 years old on menstrual hygiene. The initiative was aimed at boosting confidence in young girls to better manage their menstruation and overall health.
The menstrual hygiene management programme also shed light on related topics such as what to expect during puberty and the physical, mental and emotional changes during menstruation, among others. Under the programme, more than RM120,000 worth of hygienic materials were distributed to date.
The COVID-19 School Programme was aimed at supporting students undergoing their Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) examinations during the pandemic. Yayasan Hartalega supplied COVID-19 packs to approximately 6,000 students from schools in Bestari Jaya, Kuala Selangor, Sepang and Banting.
Each pack consisted of face masks, hand sanitisers, food vouchers and informative leaflets to spread awareness on COVID-19 preventive measures. Along with this, we donated hand sanitisers and sanitising equipment benefitting 9,000 students across 18 schools.
In line with our SHIELD values: Learning, we strongly believe that everyone should be given access to education to reach their fullest potential.
This is why we have been working with Teach For Malaysia (TFM) for the past 5 years. Our work covers 5 states in Malaysia, Selangor, Johor, Sabah, Sarawak, and Perak.
Through Yayasan Hartalega, we’ve supported up to 50 teachers, created the Learning Box, an online Tutoring program with 500 in-service teachers, a Distance Learning website with online classes, and a Student Leadership programme.
We met up with some newly sponsored fellows and they will be starting their journey as teachers in a few villages of Orang Asli in Perak. Through our commitment towards
Touching Lives, we hope to be able to enrich the lives of the community surrounding us.
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