Azmi (centre, in grey shirt) with teachers and pupils of SK Sementa, Klang after the distribution of Farm Fresh milk packets and ‘Kuntum’ magazines. — KK SHAM/The Star
ESSENTIAL nutrients are important for the growth and development of children.
To this end, a breakfast that includes fresh milk is what pupils need to kick-start their morning and keep their mind and body refreshed throughout the day.
“These nutrients will help keep a child full for a longer time, which means they will not feel hungry mid-morning, thus allowing them to focus,” said Farm Fresh Bhd chief operating officer Azmi Zainal.
“Each time I visit schools, I speak to the students and tell them about the importance of drinking milk.
“Primary school pupils, in particular, must be guided well on what to drink and eat.
“We must educate children on the goodness of fresh milk while getting them to cut down on carbonated drinks,” he said during the Farm Fresh Generation Explore programme held at SK Sementa in Klang.
At the event, milk packets were given out to pupils together with 500 copies of Kuntum magazine.
Farm Fresh employees were on hand to organise interactive games where the schoolchildren were rewarded with more milk packets.
SK Sementa headmaster Hasbullah Ibrahim said the school was grateful for being chosen for the programme.
Hasbullah also made a request to Farm Fresh to sponsor the installation of an awning for the school’s assembly area.
“The awning is estimated to cost RM30,000.
“I hope Farm Fresh will be able to help for the children’s comfort and well-being,” he said.
Meanwhile, Tetra Pak (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd Asean region sustainability director Terrynz Tan, who was present, encouraged the pupils to place empty milk packets into a bin for recycling.
“Our responsibility is to impact the behaviour of children so that they make a conscious effort to recycle,” she said.
“Plastic and aluminium layers in these packets can be extracted and recycled, thereby reducing carbon footprint across the value chain.
“This will create a sustainable change for the environment and people.”
The pupils were also excited to receive free copies of Kuntum.
According to editor Norlia Jaafar, the educational magazine aims to raise the knowledge of young ones on a wide range of subjects, from Mathematics and Science to languages.
Kuntum is recognised by the Education Ministry and has enriched young minds since 1980.
While the magazine is largely in Bahasa Malaysia, there is also English content.
Besides inculcating positive values, Kuntum helps children discover more about the world around them through science experiments, learn about environmental conservation and pick up cooking skills through Chef Jr’s recipes.
Children who wish to unleash their creativity can have their masterpieces featured in the “Sketch and Colour” section.
Through its stories and activities, Kuntum seeks to help children bond with their parents, teachers and friends.
