MAY 2024

MEF CONTINUES ITS G-EFFORT PROGRAM IN KOTA MARUDU BY WELCOMING ITS 4TH BATCH OF NEW STUDENTS FOR 2024

In the first week of May 2024, the Majora Education Foundation (MEF) kicked off its first G-EFFORT program of the year in Kota Marudu, hosted at Walai Bunsadan. The event welcomed 46 new Form 1 students from the district, marking the start of their participation in the G-Effort program. These students received a monthly cash sponsorship, along with school bags branded by the foundation, filled with essential stationery.

Starting in 2024, MEF introduced a new initiative to provide each sponsored G-EFFORT student with stationery kits and personal hygiene kits, aimed at supporting their well-being and easing their financial burdens.

The following day, MEF set up a help desk for 99 existing sponsored G-EFFORT students, distributing stationery kits that included exercise books, stationery, and geometry tools. Students also received personal hygiene kits, with additional support provided to female students for their specific needs.

While most students attended with their parents, some were accompanied by teachers. Many of the students residing in hostels come from remote villages around Kota Marudu, where poor road conditions and high transportation costs often prevent their parents from attending such events.

One of the heartfelt moments of the program was when a student, who had been separated from her mother for nearly a year due to living in a remote village, was finally able to embrace her after reuniting at the event. Families like theirs face significant challenges traveling to urban areas, hindered by poor road infrastructure and high transportation costs.

Our foundation recognizes these challenges and is committed to supporting rural communities through our dedicated programs. By prioritizing education and providing sustained assistance and guidance, we aim to nurture the academic success of these students.

MEF MENERUSKAN PROGRAM G-EFFORT DI KOTA MARUDU DENGAN MENGALU-ALUKAN PELAJAR BARU FASA KE-4 UNTUK TAHUN 2024

Pada 3 dan 4 Mei lalu, Majora Education Foundation (MEF) telah melaksanakan program pertama G-EFFORT tahun 2024 untuk kawasan Kota Marudu di Walai Bunsadan, Kota Marudu. MEF telah mengalu-alukan seramai 46 orang pelajar baru Tingkatan 1 kawasan Kota Marudu di bawah program ini. Pelajar telah menerima bantuan tunai bulanan pertama kali dan sumbangan beg sekolah yayasan yang berisi set alat tulis. Selain daripada itu, pelajar juga menerima bantuan tambahan iaitu kit kebersihan diri. 

Bermula pada tahun 2024, MEF telah memperkenalkan inisiatif baharu yang membekalkan setiap pelajar yang ditaja dalam program G-EFFORT dengan kit alat tulis dan kit kebersihan diri untuk menyokong kesejahteraan mereka dan mengurangkan beban kewangan.

Pada 4 Mei 2024, MEF telah membuka kaunter pengambilan bantuan kepada seramai 99 orang pelajar tajaan yang sedia ada. Bantuan-bantuan ini terdiri daripada set alat tulis yang berisi buku latihan, alat tulis dan set geometri. Mereka juga menerima kit kebersihan diri, dan pelajar perempuan diberi sokongan tambahan untuk keperluan khusus mereka.

Walaupun kebanyakan pelajar hadir bersama ibu bapa mereka, ada yang ditemani oleh guru. Ramai daripada pelajar yang tinggal di asrama berasal dari kampung-kampung pedalaman sekitar Kota Marudu, di mana keadaan jalan yang teruk dan kos pengangkutan yang tinggi sering menghalang ibu bapa mereka daripada menghadiri acara sebegini.

Salah satu detik yang paling mengharukan sepanjang program ini adalah apabila seorang pelajar, yang telah terpisah dari ibunya selama hampir setahun kerana tinggal di kampung terpencil, akhirnya dapat memeluk ibunya setelah bertemu semula di acara tersebut. Keluarga seperti mereka menghadapi cabaran besar untuk ke kawasan bandar, dihalang oleh infrastruktur jalan yang kurang baik dan kos pengangkutan yang tinggi.

Yayasan kami menyedari cabaran-cabaran ini dan komited untuk menyokong komuniti luar bandar melalui program-program yang berdedikasi. Dengan memberi keutamaan kepada pendidikan serta memberikan bantuan dan bimbingan yang berterusan, kami berhasrat untuk memupuk kejayaan akademik para pelajar ini.

Majora Education Foundation G-Effort Program: Pitas DistrictA Heartwarming Initiative for Education

May 11, 2024

The Majora Education Foundation (MEF) successfully organized its annual Program Bantuan Kewangan Galakan Pendidikan (G-Effort Program) in the Pitas District. This initiative highlights the importance of education, delivering essential financial aid and support to students under the guiding motto, "Education First: For a Better Tomorrow."

Supporting New Students

The morning session welcomed 44 new Form 1 students from various schools across the district. Each new student received a sponsorship letter, along with monthly financial aid. In addition to this monetary support, they were provided with personal hygiene kits and essential stationery. This assistance is intended to relieve some of the financial burden on families, particularly those from the B40 group, ensuring that students have the tools they need to succeed in their studies and remain focused on their academic aspirations.

Continuing Support

The afternoon session catered to 49 existing sponsored students from Phase 1, who were also given stationery and hygiene packs. The distribution process was well-organized to ensure that all students received their supplies promptly, with a focus on efficiency and care.

A Successful Event

Overall, the MEF G-Effort Program was a resounding success, making a significant contribution to the educational support of the sponsored students. The financial aid and supplies provided will play a crucial role in helping these students pursue their educational goals, fostering a brighter future through enhanced educational opportunities. The MEF team remains dedicated to supporting students and advancing education within the community.

Majora Education Foundation Program G-Effort : Daerah Pitas Inisiatif Murni untuk Pendidikan

Tarikh: 11 Mei 2024

Majora Education Foundation (MEF) telah berjaya menganjurkan Program Bantuan Kewangan Galakan Pendidikan (Program G-Effort) tahunan di Daerah Pitas pada bulan Mei 2024. Inisiatif ini memberi fokus kepada bantuan kewangan dan sokongan pendidikan kepada para pelajar, mengukuhkan moto program ini, "Education First: For a Better Tomorrow."

Menyokong Pelajar Baharu

Sesi pagi menyaksikan 44 pelajar baharu Tingkatan 1 dari pelbagai sekolah di seluruh daerah menerima surat tajaan, serta bantuan kewangan bulanan. Selain daripada sokongan kewangan, para pelajar juga diberikan kit kebersihan diri dan alat tulis. Bantuan ini bertujuan untuk meringankan beban kewangan keluarga, terutamanya dari golongan B40, dan memastikan pelajar-pelajar dilengkapi dengan peralatan yang diperlukan untuk berjaya dalam pelajaran serta kekal fokus terhadap aspirasi akademik mereka.

Meneruskan Sokongan

Sesi petang pula melibatkan 49 pelajar tajaan sedia ada dari Fasa 1, yang turut menerima alat tulis dan kit kebersihan. Proses pengagihan diatur dengan efisien untuk memastikan semua pelajar menerima bekalan mereka dengan cepat.

Acara yang Berjaya

Secara keseluruhan, Program G-Effort MEF telah berjaya dengan cemerlang, menyumbang secara signifikan kepada sokongan pendidikan para pelajar yang menyertai. Bantuan kewangan dan bekalan yang diberikan akan membantu pelajar dalam usaha pendidikan mereka, akhirnya memupuk masa depan yang lebih baik melalui peluang pendidikan yang dipertingkatkan. Pasukan MEF tetap komited untuk menyokong pelajar dan memajukan pendidikan dalam komuniti.

MEF LAUNCHES GE PROGRAM AT NEWEST AREA IN RURAL MAGANDAI

We are pleased to announce that on the 22nd May 2024, MEF launched our G-Effort Program in Magandai, the Foundation’s newest area that is in rural Kota Marudu. 

The program welcomed its first batch of students, 19 Form 1 students for the first time. Each sponsored student received financial aid along with a year’s supply of stationery and essential hygiene packs, which is our latest initiative under the program.

The students, who are from SK Magandai, are part of the Comprehensive Special Model Schools (K9) program, a government-based initiative aimed at addressing the issue of high dropout rates among students in remote and rural areas of Malaysia.

Magandai has only one primary school serving the entire village. The nearest secondary school is located in the township of Kota Marudu, which is 3 to 4 hours away by road, and its accessibility is highly dependent on weather conditions.

The K9 program was established to reduce dropout rates by allowing students to remain in the same school from Primary 1 to Form 3, eliminating the need to transfer after the children out of their village when they complete Primary 6.

Additionally, MEF supplied Form 1 textbooks to the teachers of SK Magandai to aid them in their work with the students. We look forward to seeing the impact of MEF’s efforts on Magandai's students, their families, and the teaching staff in the future!

The addition of these 19 new students from Magandai brings the total number of sponsored students to 164 in the district of Kota Marudu. 

MEF MELAKSANAKAN PROGRAM GE DI KAWASAN TERBARU DI KAMPUNG MAGANDAI

Pada 22 Mei 2024, MEF telah melaksanakan Program G-EFFORT di Magandai, salah satu kawasan pedalaman di Kota Marudu. MEF telah mengalu-alukan seramai 19 orang pelajar baru Tingkatan 1. 

Pelajar-pelajar ini juga merupakan pelajar di bawah Program K9, satu inisiatif kerajaan untuk menangani isu kehadiran murid ke sekolah. Di Magandai cuma ada sekolah rendah dan sekolah menengah yang terdekat terletak di pekan Kota Marudu. Oleh itu Program K9 ini diwujudkan di Magandai agar murid yang tamat Tahun 6 mendapat akses kepada pendidikan Tingkatan 1 hingga Tingkatan 3. 

Meskipun cuaca mendung, kumpulan MEF bersama kru media bergerak naik ke Magandai dari Walai Bunsadan Kota Marudu seawal jam 6:00 pagi, dengan menaiki kereta pacuan 4 roda yang diketuai oleh kumpulan 4x4 Kota Marudu. 

Setelah melalui jalan licin, jalan berlubang dan melintasi sungai, rombongan MEF sampai di Magandai sekitar jam 10:00 pagi. Pihak MEF telah menyerahkan bantuan tunai pertama kali kepada semua 19 orang pelajar dan bekalan alat tulis serta bekalan kit kebersihan diri untuk setahun.  Pihak MEF juga telah membekalkan buku teks kepada guru-guru Tingkatan 1 K9 Magandai untuk kegunaan mengajar. 

Penambahan 19 pelajar baru untuk kawasan Magandai, Kota Marudu menjadikan jumlah keseluruhan pelajar tajaan kawasan Kota Marudu setakat tahun 2024 seramai 164 pelajar.