NOVEMBER 2024

November Highlights : Empowering Young Minds, Inspiring Growth and Well-being: MEF's Holistic Outreach in Four Districts

In a continued effort to uplift students across rural Sabah, the Majora Education Foundation (MEF) recently carried out a series of meaningful outreach programs in four northern districts—Pitas, Matunggong, Kota Marudu, and Sapulut. Rooted in MEF’s mission to support both the academic and personal development of students, the initiative focused on three key pillars: providing essential hygiene and stationery supplies, recognising academic achievement, and fostering connection through engaging team-building activities. By combining practical support with motivation and joy, MEF created safe, encouraging spaces where students could feel seen, supported, and inspired to grow.

Kota Marudu, Sabah – November 9, 2024

The Majora Education Foundation (MEF) rolled out a meaningful initiative under its G-Effort program—focusing on student well-being and academic recognition. The day began with indoor games and an energising Zumba session, building teamwork and connection in a fun, relaxed setting.

After the group activities, students received hygiene and stationery kits, reinforcing personal care and supporting their learning needs. The program ended on a high note with an academic awards ceremony, honouring students’ hard work and inspiring others to aim higher. Blending joy, encouragement, and practical support, this initiative reflected MEF’s commitment to nurturing young minds in a holistic and lasting way.

Pitas, Sabah – November 16, 2024

The Majora Education Foundation (MEF) continued its mission in Pitas through a meaningful G-Effort initiative—offering practical support, recognition, and joyful engagement for secondary school students.

Held at Dewan KBS, the day began with indoor team games that fostered fun, teamwork, and connection among students and MEF staff.

After the activities, MEF distributed hygiene kits and stationery sets to all students—meeting their daily school and personal care needs.

The program wrapped up with a certificate presentation for academic excellence, celebrating students’ achievements and encouraging them to keep aiming high.

This initiative reflects MEF’s holistic approach to student development—supporting not just learning, but also well-being and self-confidence.

Matunggong, Sabah – November 23, 2024

The Majora Education Foundation (MEF) carried out a meaningful student empowerment program at Dewan Mini Terbuka KDCA Matunggong, Kg Toporoi—bringing together recognition, practical support, and engaging activities for students.

Students were celebrated with academic awards and prizes, encouraging continued effort and excellence in their studies. MEF also provided hygiene kits and stationery, addressing basic educational needs while easing some of the burden on families.

The program included indoor recreational games that sparked teamwork, laughter, and connection among students and staff. This initiative reflects MEF’s commitment to nurturing student growth—academically, personally, and socially—across its sponsored communities.

Sapulot, Sabah – 29 November 2024

It was a day of discovery and inspiration as students from SMK Sapulot set off on an enriching field trip to the Sapulut Forest Reserve, thanks to the continued support of the Majora Education Foundation (MEF). Staying true to its mission of holistic student development, MEF brought learning out of the classroom and into one of Sabah’s most vital natural landscapes.

At the reserve managed by Sapulut Forest Development, students were guided through the different stages of reforestation and introduced to practical replanting techniques used on-site. 

Through hands-on learning and expert explanations, they gained valuable insights into how forests are restored and why long-term sustainability matters. It was a meaningful experience that deepened their appreciation for the environment—and for the hard work involved in conserving it, especially in their own backyard of Sapulut.

The learning didn’t end in the forest. Back at the SMK Sapulot Hall, students took part in recreational activities designed to foster teamwork, movement, and meaningful social interaction. These joyful moments provided a balance of play and reflection after a day of immersive learning. To support student well-being, MEF also distributed hygiene kits to every participating student—a reminder that personal care is just as important as environmental care.

This collaboration between MEF and Sapulut Forest Development beautifully demonstrates how community partnerships can bring education to life. By combining environmental awareness, physical activity, and personal support, MEF continues to nurture confident, curious, and caring young minds throughout Sabah.

Sorotan November : Memperkasa Minda Muda, Menyemai Pertumbuhan dan Kesejahteraan: Usaha Menyeluruh MEF di Empat Daerah

Dalam usaha berterusan untuk memperkasakan pelajar di kawasan luar bandar Sabah, Majora Education Foundation (MEF) baru-baru ini telah melaksanakan siri program outreach yang bermakna di empat daerah utara—Pitas, Matunggong, Kota Marudu dan Sapulut.

Berteraskan misi MEF untuk menyokong pembangunan akademik dan peribadi pelajar, inisiatif ini memberi tumpuan kepada tiga elemen utama: pengagihan kit kebersihan dan alat tulis, pengiktirafan kecemerlangan akademik, serta aktiviti membina semangat berpasukan. Dengan menggabungkan sokongan praktikal bersama motivasi dan keceriaan, MEF berjaya mewujudkan ruang yang selamat dan positif di mana pelajar dapat merasa dihargai, disokong dan terinspirasi untuk terus maju.

Kota Marudu, Sabah – 9 November 2024

Majora Education Foundation (MEF) telah melaksanakan inisiatif bermakna di bawah program G-Effort, dengan tumpuan kepada kesejahteraan pelajar dan pengiktirafan akademik. Program dimulakan dengan permainan dalam kumpulan dan sesi Zumba yang bertenaga, memupuk semangat berpasukan dan keseronokan dalam suasana santai.

Selepas aktiviti berkumpulan, pelajar menerima kit kebersihan dan alat tulis—menggalakkan penjagaan diri dan menyokong keperluan pembelajaran harian mereka. Program diakhiri dengan penyampaian anugerah akademik kepada pelajar cemerlang, sebagai penghargaan atas usaha mereka serta dorongan kepada rakan-rakan lain. Gabungan elemen keceriaan, sokongan dan penghargaan ini mencerminkan komitmen MEF dalam menyokong pembangunan holistik pelajar secara berterusan.

Pitas, Sabah – 16 November 2024

Majora Education Foundation (MEF) meneruskan komitmennya di Pitas melalui program G-Effort yang penuh bermakna—menggabungkan sokongan praktikal, pengiktirafan dan aktiviti yang menyeronokkan.

Program yang berlangsung di Dewan KBS ini dimulakan dengan aktiviti permainan berkumpulan yang menceriakan, memupuk semangat berpasukan dan keakraban antara pelajar dan pasukan MEF.

Selepas aktiviti, MEF mengagihkan kit kebersihan dan set alat tulis kepada semua pelajar, sebagai sokongan kepada keperluan harian mereka di sekolah dan dalam penjagaan diri.

Program diakhiri dengan penyampaian sijil penghargaan kepada pelajar yang menunjukkan kecemerlangan akademik—sebagai tanda penghargaan dan dorongan untuk terus berusaha.

Inisiatif ini mencerminkan pendekatan menyeluruh MEF dalam menyokong pembangunan pelajar, bukan sahaja dari aspek pembelajaran, tetapi juga kesejahteraan dan keyakinan diri.

Matunggong, Sabah – 23 November 2024

Majora Education Foundation (MEF) telah melaksanakan satu program pemerkasaan pelajar yang bermakna di Dewan Mini Terbuka KDCA Matunggong, Kg Toporoi—menggabungkan pengiktirafan, sokongan praktikal dan aktiviti yang menyeronokkan untuk para pelajar.

Pelajar diraikan melalui penyampaian anugerah dan hadiah akademik, sebagai galakan untuk terus berusaha mencapai kecemerlangan dalam pelajaran. MEF turut mengagihkan kit kebersihan dan set alat tulis, bagi memenuhi keperluan asas pembelajaran serta meringankan beban keluarga.

Program ini juga diserikan dengan permainan rekreasi dalam dewan yang mencetuskan semangat berpasukan, gelak tawa dan jalinan mesra antara pelajar dan kakitangan MEF.

Inisiatif ini mencerminkan komitmen MEF untuk menyokong perkembangan pelajar secara holistik—dari segi akademik, peribadi dan sosial—di kawasan tajaan mereka.

Sapulut, Sabah – 29 November 2024

Ia merupakan hari yang penuh penemuan dan inspirasi apabila pelajar-pelajar dari SMK Sepulot menyertai lawatan sambil belajar ke Hutan Simpan Sapulut, hasil tajaan berterusan daripada Majora Education Foundation (MEF). Selaras dengan komitmen MEF terhadap pembangunan pelajar secara menyeluruh, pengalaman pembelajaran kali ini dibawa keluar dari bilik darjah ke tengah-tengah alam semula jadi Sabah.

Di Hutan Simpan Sapulut yang dikendalikan oleh Sapulut Forest Development, pelajar diberi pendedahan secara langsung tentang langkah-langkah pemulihan hutan dan teknik penanaman semula yang diamalkan di kawasan tersebut. Melalui penerangan dan tunjuk ajar daripada kakitangan profesional, pelajar mempelajari bagaimana proses pemulihan hutan dijalankan serta kepentingan menjaga kelestarian alam sekitar. Ia merupakan pengalaman yang membuka mata dan menanam rasa tanggungjawab dalam diri mereka terhadap pemeliharaan alam, khususnya di halaman mereka sendiri di Sapulut.

Setelah kembali ke Dewan SMK Sepulot, program diteruskan dengan aktiviti rekreasi yang menyeronokkan. Aktiviti ini bukan sahaja menceriakan suasana, tetapi juga menggalakkan kerjasama, komunikasi, dan ikatan mesra antara para pelajar. Sebagai tanda prihatin terhadap kesejahteraan pelajar, MEF turut mengagihkan kit kebersihan diri kepada semua peserta. Inisiatif ini mengingatkan bahawa penjagaan diri juga penting, seiring dengan penjagaan alam sekitar.

Kerjasama antara MEF dan Sapulut Forest Development ini membuktikan bagaimana pendidikan boleh diperkaya melalui usaha komuniti. Dengan menggabungkan kesedaran alam sekitar, aktiviti fizikal, dan sokongan kebajikan, MEF terus komited membentuk generasi muda Sabah yang berilmu, prihatin dan berwawasan.