Helping students is their mission

Hands-on approach: Students participating in an character building session held by SMF staff at one of their hostels. (Inset) Lei sees value in teaching science subjects for the future of Sabah.

PETALING JAYA: From building hostels near schools to providing accommodation for students from rural communities, Starfish Malaysia Foundation (SMF) is now hoping to directly help those same students achieve academic success.

Founded to make attending school safe and easier for rural students, the foundation’s ambitions to assist students have grown significantly since it was named as a Star Golden Hearts Award (SGHA) winner in 2023.