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School in Pasir Puteh receives essential supplies and sports equipment as part of the Company’s Back-to-School programme
Kelantan, January 22, 2025 - Nestlé Malaysia continues to support young students from underprivileged communities through its expanded Nationwide Back-to-School programme. This year, along with providing essential school supplies, the Company, as part of its MILO® Energy for Good programme, is also donating durable eco-friendly classroom furniture and sports equipment made from recycled materials, particularly targeting East Coast regions that frequently experience challenges during the monsoon season. Collectively, this initiative aims to benefit approximately 4,000 students across the nation.
Kicking off Nestlé Malaysia's annual Nationwide Back-to-School programme, which this year integrated with the MILO® Energy for Good initiative to donate durable eco-friendly classroom furniture and sports equipment, with SK Panggong in Pasir Puteh, Kelantan, among the first schools to receive these essential supplies.
An official handover ceremony was held at SK Panggong in Pasir Puteh, Kelantan, marking it as one of the first schools on the East Coast to receive these essential supplies. In addition, SK Tengku Ampuan Intan, SK Kampung Buloh in Kuala Terengganu, and SK Rantau Panjang in Kelantan are also scheduled to benefit from similar support. Notably, SK Durian Burung was the inaugural recipient of these items as part of a pilot project initiated in October 2024.
Juan Aranols, Chief Executive Officer of Nestlé Malaysia, stated, “Every child's education is vital, and we are keenly aware of the unique challenges faced by communities on the East Coast due to floods that disrupt normal school activities. This initiative demonstrates how sustainable solutions can create a meaningful impact in vulnerable communities. This year, our Back-to-School initiative adopts a broader approach by integrating with the MILO® Energy for Good initiative launched last year. MILO® Energy for Good transforms used UHT packs into recycled materials that are transformed into durable school furniture and sports equipment designed to better withstand flooding, thereby ensuring a stable learning environment for students. These innovative materials are produced through the CAREton Project, a collaboration between Nestlé Malaysia and Tetra Pak, which has successfully recycled over 5,400 tonnes of used beverage cartons since 2012—equivalent to more than 420 million UHT packs.”
“By combining our Back-to-School programme with sustainable innovation, we are committed to improve the learning experience of the students. This initiative exemplifies our dedication to supporting Malaysian communities in ways that foster lasting positive impact, contributing also to environmental sustainability.”
Students of SK Panggong experiencing the new classroom furniture made from recycled materials through MILO® Energy for Good, designed to better withstand flooding.
District Education Officer, Pasir Puteh, Tuan Hj. Silmi Bin Tuan Ismail, added, “The contributions from Nestlé Malaysia reflect a collective commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment, ensuring that our children have the necessary tools to thrive. Furthermore, the durability of the sustainable furniture provided will assist schools in managing resources effectively as well as demonstrating to students how innovation can address community challenges.”
School Headmaster Encik Nai’m bin Ibrahim said, “We are incredibly grateful for Nestlé Malaysia’s generous donation. These supplies and sustainable furniture will enhance our students’ learning environment while inspiring them to appreciate the importance of sustainability. Together, we are building a brighter future for our children.”
Building on previous years’ efforts, this year’s nationwide Nestlé Cares Back-to-School programme is set to assist approximately 4,000 students, including many from low-income families, single-parent households, and flood-affected communities. Supplies include uniforms, socks, shoes and stationery to ensure that children have a bright start to the new academic year, alongside food and beverage products to nourish their families.
This initiative is part of Nestlé Malaysia's ongoing commitment to supporting local communities while promoting environmental sustainability, with numerous programmes aimed at shaping a brighter and more sustainable future for the nation.
Students from SK Panggong in Pasir Puteh, Kelantan, among the first to benefit from Nestlé Malaysia's annual Nationwide Back-to-School programme, enjoying MILO UHT during the launch.
[Left] Juan Aranols, CEO of Nestlé Malaysia, showcasing the CAREton Project, a collaboration between Nestlé Malaysia and Tetra Pak which has successfully recycled over 5,400 tonnes of used beverage cartons since 2012, to impart good recycling habits to the children of SK Panggong.
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Shaheen Zaffar
Nestlé (Malaysia) Berhad
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Anis Farisha or Yasmin Kadir
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