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Barnama
10 hours ago
- Business
- Barnama
Almost 1,000 Schools Selected For MADANI School Programme
GENERAL PUTRAJAYA, June 20 (Bernama) -- Nearly 1,000 schools have been selected for the MADANI Adopted School Programme, implemented in collaboration with around 117 private companies, aimed at addressing the educational gap across the country. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said that the MADANI Adopted School initiative reflects the government's belief that quality education is a shared responsibility. "By combining the expertise of the government and private sectors, this programme aims to ensure that no student is left behind. "Initially, we only targeted 500 schools, but we see the commitment and feel it would be unfair if we do not invite the bodies (companies) that have long focused on our schools," she said during her speech at the launch of the MADANI Adopted Schools by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Fadhlina said that the organisations adopting the foster schools have committed to long-term cooperation focusing on five main areas, namely improving school infrastructure and facilities; enhancing academic programmes and student guidance; strengthening teacher training and development; providing financial assistance and scholarships; and developing students' character and skills. "Therefore, the focus is not only on one segment but more broadly, while the overall development of the school not only includes infrastructure development but also human development is given attention," she said. Meanwhile, according to a Ministry of Education (MOE) statement, through the MADANI Adopted School Programme, organisations with extensive resources are matched with schools that need support. The support received includes contributions from 32 private companies, 29 government-linked companies (GLCs) and government-linked investment companies (GLICs), 29 government agencies, and 27 companies owned by the Minister of Finance (Incorporated). The statement said that each organisation selects a foster school based on its capabilities and the specific needs of the school.
The Sun
10 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Anwar urges firms to engage directly with adopted schools
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has invited corporate figures and representatives of the sponsoring companies of the MADANI Adopted School programme to visit the school to provide early exposure to students on the importance of education for their future. Anwar, who is also the Minister of Finance, said that apart from contributing funds, the involvement of companies and corporate figures also opens up opportunities for students to interact with individuals who are directly involved in the management or operations of the company. 'I want to emphasise that it is important that companies and corporate figures share their experience, and successes with students... then the children will be attracted to emulate them. 'If you don't have time, once a month, once every two or three months or (at least twice a year, go down to the school yourself. Give the children a little tea and explain what education means and how education can change in terms of social mobility,' he said. He said this when speaking at the MADANI Adopted School programme launching ceremony which was also attended by Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek and Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar here today. Anwar said the MADANI Adopted School initiative was also not just fulfilling corporate social responsibility (CSR), but rather fulfilling the meaning of 'compassion' or 'kindness' that was being sought to be included in the MADANI national framework. 'It is beyond CSR. We are talking about compassion when they take responsibility to build this nation together, ensuring that no one is left behind. There is no point talking about purely impressive growth figures, investment figures, if we do choose to neglect the poor and the marginalised,' he said. He said the government also welcomed the active role of the private sector in assisting in the development of national education, thus providing some relief in the issue of educational facilities and infrastructure. 'When we ask for cooperation, no one refuses, at least two schools will be given (assistance), some big companies will be given 30 schools. 'So I ask the Ministry of Education to give full cooperation (to the companies involved), at all levels,' said Anwar. Among the companies involved in the MADANI Adopted School initiative are Sime Darby Foundation, Petronas Foundation, UEM Foundation and TM Foundation, and the programme, which began in April, is jointly coordinated by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Finance.
The Sun
10 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
MADANI Adopted School: Corporate leaders, sponsors urged to go to the ground
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has invited corporate figures and representatives of the sponsoring companies of the MADANI Adopted School programme to visit the school to provide early exposure to students on the importance of education for their future. Anwar, who is also the Minister of Finance, said that apart from contributing funds, the involvement of companies and corporate figures also opens up opportunities for students to interact with individuals who are directly involved in the management or operations of the company. 'I want to emphasise that it is important that companies and corporate figures share their experience, and successes with students... then the children will be attracted to emulate them. 'If you don't have time, once a month, once every two or three months or (at least twice a year, go down to the school yourself. Give the children a little tea and explain what education means and how education can change in terms of social mobility,' he said. He said this when speaking at the MADANI Adopted School programme launching ceremony which was also attended by Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek and Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar here today. Anwar said the MADANI Adopted School initiative was also not just fulfilling corporate social responsibility (CSR), but rather fulfilling the meaning of 'compassion' or 'kindness' that was being sought to be included in the MADANI national framework. 'It is beyond CSR. We are talking about compassion when they take responsibility to build this nation together, ensuring that no one is left behind. There is no point talking about purely impressive growth figures, investment figures, if we do choose to neglect the poor and the marginalised,' he said. He said the government also welcomed the active role of the private sector in assisting in the development of national education, thus providing some relief in the issue of educational facilities and infrastructure. 'When we ask for cooperation, no one refuses, at least two schools will be given (assistance), some big companies will be given 30 schools. 'So I ask the Ministry of Education to give full cooperation (to the companies involved), at all levels,' said Anwar. Among the companies involved in the MADANI Adopted School initiative are Sime Darby Foundation, Petronas Foundation, UEM Foundation and TM Foundation, and the programme, which began in April, is jointly coordinated by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Finance.
Barnama
11 hours ago
- Business
- Barnama
MADANI adopted School: Corporate Leaders, Sponsors Urged To Go To The Ground
PUTRAJAYA, June 20 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has invited corporate figures and representatives of the sponsoring companies of the MADANI Adopted School programme to visit the school to provide early exposure to students on the importance of education for their future. Anwar, who is also the Minister of Finance, said that apart from contributing funds, the involvement of companies and corporate figures also opens up opportunities for students to interact with individuals who are directly involved in the management or operations of the company. 'I want to emphasise that it is important that companies and corporate figures share their experience, and successes with students... then the children will be attracted to emulate them.
Barnama
6 days ago
- General
- Barnama
RM100,000 Boost For SK Felda Air Tawar 1 Under APM's MADANI Adopted School Initiative
KOTA TINGGI, June 15 (Bernama) -- Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Felda Air Tawar 1 has been selected to receive an allocation of RM100,000 under the MADANI Adopted School programme, implemented by the Civil Defence Force (APM). APM chief commissioner Datuk Aminurrahim Mohamed said the allocation is intended to upgrade the school's basic facilities, enhance student character development, and position the institution as a hub for the rural education community. 'The selection of this school is a recognition of its outstanding ability to nurture student potential, despite being located in a Felda settlement,' he told Bernama after officiating the school's Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) annual general meeting.
