Johor initiative empowers eco-warriors of the future


SK Simpang Rengam pupils and teachers with their Iskandar Malaysia Ecolife Challenge project.

A grassroots initiative championing recycling and low-carbon living has engaged more than 500,000 Johor students since its inception 12 years ago.

Iskandar Malaysia Ecolife Challenge (IMELC), launched in 2013 by Iskandar Regional Development Authority (Irda) and Johor Education Department (JPNJ), fosters hands-on sustainability education, covering recycling, energy audits and water conservation.

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