{"id":12326,"date":"2025-10-30T08:56:13","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T00:56:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/?p=12326"},"modified":"2025-10-30T08:57:47","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T00:57:47","slug":"toyota-eco-youth-2025-empowering-future-changemakers-in-malaysia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/?p=12326","title":{"rendered":"Toyota Eco Youth 2025: Empowering Future Changemakers in Malaysia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>UMW Toyota Motor celebrates 24 years of empowering students to drive real change for a greener Malaysia through the nation\u2019s longest-running environmental programme<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Champion-Presentation-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Champion-Presentation-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Champion-Presentation-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Champion-Presentation-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Champion-Presentation-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Champion-Presentation-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Champion-Presentation-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Champion-Presentation-1-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Champion-Presentation-1-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Champion-Presentation-1-681x454.jpg 681w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SHAH ALAM, 29 October 2025<\/strong> \u2013 UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) today announced the winners of the Toyota Eco Youth (TEY) 2025 programme, marking the conclusion of its 24th edition with a closing ceremony held at Wyndham Acmar Klang. As Malaysia\u2019s longest-running environmental education initiative, TEY continues to nurture young changemakers who are driving sustainable transformation within their schools and communities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2-day Exhibition and Convention, held from 28 to 29 October 2025, brought together 15 finalist teams that presented projects tackling critical issues such as urban flooding, textile, and food waste, and air pollution. Each project was evaluated for creativity, community impact, and long-term sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"12328\" src=\"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Exhibition-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Exhibition-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Exhibition-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Exhibition-2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Exhibition-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Exhibition-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Exhibition-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Exhibition-2-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Exhibition-2-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Exhibition-2-681x454.jpg 681w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"12329\" src=\"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/TEY-2025-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/TEY-2025-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/TEY-2025-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/TEY-2025-2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/TEY-2025-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/TEY-2025-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/TEY-2025-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/TEY-2025-2-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/TEY-2025-2-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/TEY-2025-2-681x454.jpg 681w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The winners of TEY 2025 are as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Champion \u2013 SMK KHIR JOHARI, KEDAH, FOOD WASTE MANAGEMENT \u2013 RM30,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2nd Place \u2013 SMK MOHD KHALID, JOHOR, E-WASTE REDUCTION \u2013 RM20,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3rd Place \u2013 KOLEJ SULTAN ABDUL HAMID, KEDAH, WASTE DISPOSAL CONTROL \u2013 RM10,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best Social Media Campaign \u2013 KOLEJ SULTAN ABDUL HAMID, KEDAH, WASTE DISPOSAL CONTROL \u2013 RM5,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best Presentation \u2013 SMK MOHD KHALID, JOHOR, E-WASTE REDUCTION \u2013 RM5,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best Exhibition \u2013 SMK KOTA KEMUNING, SELANGOR, DRAINAGE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT \u2013 RM5,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most Supportive Teacher \u2013 MR SANDRA GESAN A\/L BALAKRISHNAN, SMK KHIR JOHARI, KEDAH, FOOD WASTE MANAGEMENT \u2013 RM2,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In total, of RM77,000 in cash prizes were awarded, recognising excellence in project implementation, communication, and mentorship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"812\" data-id=\"12331\" src=\"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Photo-9-1024x812.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Photo-9-1024x812.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Photo-9-300x238.jpg 300w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Photo-9-150x119.jpg 150w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Photo-9-768x609.jpg 768w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Photo-9-1536x1218.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Photo-9-2048x1624.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Photo-9-530x420.jpg 530w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Photo-9-640x508.jpg 640w, https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Photo-9-681x540.jpg 681w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWitnessing the 2025 participants apply structured problem-solving to deliver tangible, community-driven environmental change is truly inspiring,\u201d said Datuk Ravindran K., President of UMW Toyota Motor. \u201cThese young individuals have moved from beyond awareness into action, demonstrating leadership, resilience, and innovation in over-coming real-world issues.\u00a0 They represent the spirit of Mobility for All by showing how progress can move communities forward toward a greener and more sustainable future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Lasting Movement Towards a Greener Future<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Launched in March 2025, this year\u2019s programme expanded to 30 schools nationwide and increased its total investment to RM167,000 in grants and prizes. Students were trained to apply Toyota\u2019s 8-Step Problem-Solving Methodology, guiding them from problem identification and root cause analysis to project implementation and impact measurement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the programme, participants demonstrated creativity, discipline, and empathy as they addressed pressing environmental issues and engaged their local communities to create measurable, lasting impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Toyota Eco Youth continues to reflect UMWT\u2019s long-standing vision of Mobility for All, a belief that progress extends beyond mobility technology to include empowering people and communities to move forward with purpose. By equipping students with structured thinking tools and the confidence to lead, TEY cultivates a generation that is ready to champion sustainability and shape a brighter, cleaner Malaysia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To explore the journey of TEY 2025 and discover how Malaysian youth are steering their communities toward sustainability and driving positive environmental change, visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toyota.com.my\/toyotaecoyouth\/\">https:\/\/www.toyota.com.my\/toyotaecoyouth\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UMW Toyota Motor celebrates 24 years of empowering students to drive real change for a greener Malaysia through the nation\u2019s longest-running environmental programme SHAH ALAM, 29 October 2025 \u2013 UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) today announced the winners of the Toyota Eco Youth (TEY) 2025 programme, marking the conclusion of its 24th edition with a closing [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12327,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[104,1,12,1506,3714],"tags":[3715],"class_list":["post-12326","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-awards","category-blog","category-community","category-toyota","category-toyota-eco-youth-2025","tag-toyota-eco-youth-2025"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Champion-Presentation-scaled.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12326","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=12326"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12326\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12334,"href":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12326\/revisions\/12334"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/12327"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=12326"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=12326"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=12326"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}