Community project with Nestle and Raleigh Borneo

I wish I have the time to do more community projects in Sabah (my own State), especially to improve the education among kids in rural areas.

Working as a reporter gave me the opportunity to meet people from other centers, usually from different cultural and economy background.

I have been to a village where the villagers have to walk for two days to the town. And yes, they have to sleep in the jungle. Don't be surprise, this is still happening in Malaysia.

Last week, I was invited by a leading specialist in nutrition, health and wellness products in Malaysia, Nestle to open its 8th rural community pre-school facility in Kampung Lingkabungan Dua funded by the company.

Great Experience!

Situated in Kota Marudu district, one of the most remote and poorest areas in Malaysia, where the local communities mainly live on subsistence farming and tapping rubber, the kindergarten will support the pre-school education of 20-30 local children.

The project was a collaborative effort between Nestle and Raleigh International, an international NGO, which focuses on youth and sustainable development. In just over 9 weeks, 13 young volunteer with the help of some of the local villagers successfully completed the construction of the kindergarten from scratch.

Ok, lets talk how we got there.

We started the journey deep into the jungle about 8am by 10 four-wheel-drive that Nestle rented from the local transportation operator. There were 30 to 40 of us.

Half way, 5 trucks broke down. We have to share the other five. We reach the village about 12pm and depart about 1pm to the town.

I have a few pictures to share with you guys :-)