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Borneo Post
2 days ago
- General
- Borneo Post
'Steel Steady' community project receives Rakan Muda Academy Grant
The community project team from Keningau Vocational College that won the grant. KENINGAU (Aug 15): The community project team from the Welding Technology program of Keningau Vocational College (KVC), known as 'Steel Steady', has been selected as one of the 10 recipients of the Rakan Muda Academy grant worth RM15,000, organized by Impact Malaysia in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports. The team attended a series of mentoring workshops for grant recipients held in-person at the end of July in Negeri Sembilan and in early August 2025 in Selangor. Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh officiated the workshop series on the final night through a special ceremony. The team consists of five main members: Firdaus Sariman, a vocational teacher who also serves as the team leader, along with four diploma students in Welding Technology – Nur Alia Ayuni Muahamad Husrin, Andrew Mark Dalubatan, Dylan Ivander Lucas and Gareth Randall Gisil. The 'Steel Steady' project focuses on repairing and restoring public buildings such as schools and houses of worship, particularly structures made of steel, including stair railings, drainage grilles and door and window bars. The project also empowers youth by training volunteers in basic welding techniques so they can participate in this community initiative together with vocational students who are already skilled in repair and maintenance work. The team has developed a workshop module designed for participants without a vocational background to effectively learn these skills. With this grant, the team will provide training and exposure to youths aged 15 to 20 from the Keningau area before carrying out repair works at a primary school in the district. The college director, Lumang anak Lang, expressed pride and joy in the team's efforts, highlighting that they not only use the skills they have learned to serve the community but also strive to educate and encourage youths to actively volunteer in the project. This, he emphasized, proves that vocational college education can develop human capital while instilling positive values.
The Star
22-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Keningau vocational student among finalists for global award
Sabah, Keningau, Keningau Vocational College, Student, Siti Nur Hanisah Omar Hashim, Finalist, Global Student Prize, Finalist, Social Enterprise, Mearpet, Upcycling, Puppets, Storytelling, Sustainability, Inclusive Education Siti Nur Hanisah Omar Hashim is the only Malaysian running for the Global Student Prize 2025 title. KOTA KINABALU: A young woman from Keningau has been named one of the 50 finalists for the prestigious Global Student Prize 2025, the only Malaysian selected from over 11,000 nominations worldwide. Siti Nur Hanisah Omar Hashim, 20, a final-year Early Childhood Education student at Keningau Vocational College (KVC), is reputed to be a trailblazer in vocational education, sustainability and inclusive learning. Among her initiatives is social enterprise Mearpet, which transforms used clothes and stuffed toys into puppets for early childhood storytelling. The project promotes sustainability while preserving local culture through performances of Sabah's indigenous folk tales. It also engages students with disabilities, providing inclusive opportunities in design and performance. 'I have always been passionate about upcycling since my lower secondary years. Living near Kota Kinabalu, I often saw plastic waste polluting the waterways. That inspired me to act,' she said when met recently. Upon joining KVC, she launched Mearpet, which quickly gained traction. The college became a collection hub for pre-loved clothing and toys, with some donations arriving from as far as Peninsular Malaysia, receiving over 200 tonnes of materials. With her peers, Siti Nur Hanisah transformed Mearpet into a thriving enterprise that creates educational tools and novelty items from recycled materials. She also founded The Path Forward, a programme offering free Malaysian University English Test (MUET) preparation classes to vocational students, a group often excluded from this academic requirement for higher education. The programme has now become a permanent part of the college's offerings. Beyond the classroom, Siti Nur Hanisah leads Virtual, Remote, Live (VRL), a digital learning platform that has connected over 2,500 Malaysian students and teachers with international educators through online masterclasses and exchange sessions. KVC director Lumang Lang said Siti Nur Hanisah's success highlights the calibre of students that vocational institutions can produce. 'Hanisah is living proof that vocational colleges under the Education Ministry can produce ambitious, capable and socially driven individuals who make a genuine difference,' he said. Siti Nur Hanisah hopes to win the prize and launch a state-wide social entrepreneurship competition for Sabahan youth, expanding Mearpet by developing commercial puppet kits and locally inspired educational materials. Sponsored by the UK-based Varkey Foundation and the Global Student Prize recognises outstanding students who are making a significant impact in their communities. The winner will receive US$100,000 (about RM420,000), and the finalists were announced on Thursday (July 17). The top 10 finalists are expected to be announced next month, and the champion will be known by September.
Borneo Post
13-07-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Three Keningau Vocational College students receive 'Golden Hand' award
Lyeo (second right) receiving the award from Arifin. KOTA KINABALU (July 13): Three students of Keningau Vocational College received the 'Golden Hand' award at the 2025 KV Skills of Sabah and Federal Territory of Labuan Zone. They are Lyeo Alexander Jumani (97%), Nurul Fitriyani Izwani Abdul Mutalip (94.41%) and Wilson Fung Wei Sheng (92.4%) who are first-place winners in their respective categories: automotive technology, electrical circuit installation and pastry. All of them emerged as the overall champion by winning first place in six categories: electrical circuit installation, automotive technology, floor and wall tiling, beauty therapy, cooking and pastry. These six gold medals were complemented by two silver and two bronze medals. The 'Golden Hand' award is an exclusive prize presented at skills competitions to participants who achieve top-tier scores of 90% and above. The awards were presented by the Sabah Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Datuk Dr Mohd Ariffin Mohd Arif, during the opening and closing ceremony held at KVC's main hall on July 10. The 2025 KV Skills of Sabah and Federal Territory of Labuan Zone, held from July 5 to 10, was hosted by KVC and it featured 15 categories involving various vocational programmes offered at vocational colleges in the region. KV Skills is an annual skills competition among vocational colleges nationwide. It is one of the initiatives taken by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Division of the Ministry of Education Malaysia that aims to strengthen skill-based technical education. KVC director Lumang anak Lang, expressed his gratitude and delight with this year's organization of KV Skills, praising the cooperation and dedication shown by the committee members, as well as the commitment of the participants and trainers in giving their best in each competition category. He hopes that the fighting spirit of vocational college communities, particularly in the Sabah zone and the Federal Territory of Labuan, will remain strong in producing skilled, efficient, and capable TVET graduates.
The Star
06-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Sabah teacher on ‘20 to watch' list
INNOVATION doesn't require perfection or a big budget - just consistency, creativity, and the willingness to share your journey, says Mohd Al Khalifa Mohd Affnan (pic). The Keningau Vocational College (KVC) English language teacher, who is also a digital learning advocate, is proof of the power of this 'recipe', having recently earned a spot as an honoree of the ISTE+ASCD 20 to Watch Award 2025. The award, organised by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) in the United States, recognises 20 innovative early-career educators each year who are transforming education in impactful and replicable ways. The 39-year-old educator from Sabah - who specialises in integrating educational technology, game-based learning, and global citizenship education to create engaging, student-centred environments - is the only honoree from Malaysia and South-East Asia this year. 'I feel deeply honoured to represent not just Malaysia, but also the entire Asean region. 'Standing among 19 other global changemakers truly humbled me and reinforced that our efforts, even from rural schools, matter,' he told StarEdu. Mohd Al Khalifa's recognition stemmed largely from his development of KVC Nexus, a digital ecosystem designed to optimise - rather than replace - existing national platforms like the Digital Educational Learning Initiative Malaysia (Delima). Instead of burdening teachers with new systems, KVC Nexus streamlines documentation and collaboration using familiar tools such as G Suite, he explained. One standout feature, he added, is the Automated Report System, which converts submitted activity data into various ready-to-use report formats, significantly reducing clerical work for teachers. 'I saw how much time was wasted on paperwork and scattered information. That's when I knew there had to be a better way. 'What truly inspired me was seeing my diploma students' reactions during their final-year projects. 'They had always used smartphones and laptops, but they didn't realise that powerful tools like Google Docs, Google Drive, and other Delima-integrated apps were already available at their fingertips,' he said. Looking ahead, Mohd Al Khalifa plans to scale his award-winning initiative by developing a free, beginner- friendly module for any teacher or school interested in adopting KVC Nexus. He is also exploring the integration of tools like the Imago smartboard powered by ChromeOS to further support hybrid and interactive teaching. He noted that by showing how digital tools can reduce workloads, more teachers would feel empowered to adopt practical, sustainable solutions in their own classrooms and institutions. 'If it can be standardised, it can be automated. Many clerical tasks in schools can be streamlined simply by digitising routine processes,' he said. To his fellow educators, he had this advice: 'Start with your students' needs, not with the tools. Focus on solving a real challenge in your classroom. 'Even small efforts can create ripples of change when done with intention. Mohd Al Khalifa's latest recognition adds to a string of accolades under his belt, including being a finalist of the 2024 Bett Asia Awards (The Pioneer Award) and winning the 2022 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher award.
Daily Express
30-06-2025
- General
- Daily Express
Keningau students wins Ocean Conservation Creative Contest
Published on: Monday, June 30, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jun 30, 2025 By: Johan Aziz Text Size: Keningau Students Won Ocean Conservation Creative Competition. KENINGAU: A team of Cosmetology students from Keningau Vocational College (KVC) has been chosen as the champion of the handicraft category in the 2025 International Ocean Conservation Creative Competition for the youth age group. The results of the competition, organised by the International Youth and Children's Education Association, were officially announced on June 13 this year on its website. The team consists of three final-year students: Bevanny Adelia Benedict, Annyss Anastacia Francis George and Nur Nadia Natasya Ahmad Zainul Ariffin. Their project is a stool chair made from recycled materials designed to allow beauticians to perform pedicures outdoors. The bench chair was made from plastic bottles filled with old newspapers and plastic bags, tightly bound and reinforced with discarded items such as wood panels, wires, and used clothing. The stool also includes a compartment for storing tools required for foot treatments. They named the chair 'Elegant Throne' to symbolise the importance of creativity and aesthetic elements in creating practical products using recycled materials. The project's concept aligned with the theme of the competition, which is ocean conservation, as plastic waste is one of the main threats to marine life in saltwater and to animals that rely on ocean habitats. The team leader, Bevanny Adelia, stated that the project has the potential to become a social enterprise that can have a positive impact on the environment and the community. The college director, Lumang anak Lang, expressed immense pride in the students' achievement, noting that the project not only required creativity but also needed to be designed with careful consideration of the materials used, specifically waste materials. He emphasised that vocational college education always prioritises the application of vocational skills and knowledge in innovation. Their competition video can be accessed at:
