SHAH ALAM: UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) 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’s longest-running environmental education initiative, TEY continues to nurture young changemakers who are driving sustainable transformation within their schools and communities
The 2-day Exhibition and Convention, held from Oct 28 to 29, 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.
The winners of TEY 2025 are as follows:
> Champion – SMK Khir Johari, Kedah, Food waste management – RM30,000
> Second Place – SMK Mohd Khalid, Johor, E-waste reduction – RM20,000
> Third Place – Kolej Sultan Abdul Hamid, Kedah, Waste disposal control – RM10,000
> Best Social Media Campaign – Kolej Sultan Abdul Hamid, Kedah, Waste disposal control – RM5,000
> Best Presentation – SMK Mohd Khalid, Johor, E-waste reduction – RM5,000
> Best Exhibition – SMK Kota Kemuning, Selangor, Drainage system improvement project – RM5,000
> Most Supportive Teacher – B.Sandra Gesan, SMK Khir Johari, Kedah, Food waste management – RM2,000
In total, of RM77,000 in cash prizes were awarded, recognising excellence in project implementation, communication, and mentorship.
“Witnessing the 2025 participants apply structured problem-solving to deliver tangible, community-driven environmental change is truly inspiring,” said UMW Toyota Motor president Datuk K.Ravindran.
“These young individuals have moved from beyond awareness into action, demonstrating leadership, resilience, and innovation in over-coming real-world issues.
“They represent the spirit of Mobility for All by showing how progress can move communities forward toward a greener and more sustainable future.”
Launched in March 2025, this year’s programme expanded to 30 schools nationwide and increased its total investment to RM167,000 in grants and prizes.
Students were trained to apply Toyota’s 8-Step Problem-Solving Methodology, guiding them from problem identification and root cause analysis to project implementation and impact measurement.
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.
Toyota Eco Youth continues to reflect UMWT’s 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.
To explore the journey of TEY 2025 and discover how Malaysian youth are steering their communities toward sustainability and driving positive environmental change, visit: https://www.toyota.com.my/toyotaecoyouth/.
