Young Malaysians showcased their creativity and visions for the future at the Koko Kraf Club 2025 National Grand Finale, an inspiring initiative themed “Future For My Country.” This programme, a collaboration between Nestlé Malaysia and the Ministry of Education, has grown into a nationwide movement that nurtures self-expression, teamwork, and imagination among primary school children through hands-on collage activities.
Now in its second year, the programme saw a remarkable increase in participation, with 12,507 students from 149 districts and 925 schools joining, compared to 3,633 students in the pilot year of 2024. The Grand Finale brought together 15 finalist teams representing five zones: Central, North, South, East Coast, and East Malaysia/Borneo. Each team, composed of three students aged 10 to 12, created collages that expressed their hopes for Malaysia’s future using vibrant colours and recyclable materials such as cereal boxes, fabric, yarn, and magazines. Among the creative concepts showcased were greener communities and futuristic science and technology.
[From left] Teacher of the winning team Fazita Binti Mohammad; Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nestlé Malaysia Juan Aranols; and YB Tuan Wong Kah Woh, Deputy Minister of Education, with the winners of the Koko Kraf Club 2025 Grand Finale — Hana Uzma Binti Noramin, Ulya Mardhiyyah Binti Ahmad Mustaffa and Tuan Siti NurFatihah Binti Tuan Azham Zamiri from Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Kompleks Mengabang Telipot, Terengganu — together with Tuan Ithnin bin Mahadi, Director of the Sports, Co-Curricular and Arts Division, Ministry of Education, and fellow teachers from SK Kompleks Mengabang Telipot.
The national champions, Ulya Mardhiyyah Bt Ahmad Mustaffa, Tuan Siti NurFatihah Bt Tuan Azham Zamiri, and Hana Uzma Binti Noramin from Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Kompleks Mengabang Telipot, Terengganu, impressed judges with a collage depicting an underwater city that preserved the Earth’s greenery. The artwork also highlighted the importance of knowledge as a key to progress. The students shared, “Joining the Koko Kraf Club was really fun! We wanted our collage to show the Malaysia we dream about. This competition taught us that everyone’s ideas are important, and when we share and listen, we can create something even better.”
YB Tuan Wong Kah Woh, Deputy Minister of Education, highlighted the significance of artistic programmes in holistic student development, saying that such initiatives not only uncover talent but also build skills that transcend personal boundaries. Mr Juan Aranols, Chief Executive Officer of Nestlé Malaysia, added that the programme complements Nestlé Koko Krunch’s mission of providing nourishing breakfasts while inspiring children to express their creativity and imagination through art. Mr Philip Joe, Business Executive Officer of Nestlé Breakfast Cereals Malaysia, noted that the surge in participation this year was very encouraging and praised the finalists for their inspiring artworks.
[Back row, centre from left] CEO of Nestlé Malaysia Juan Aranols, YB Tuan Wong Kah Woh, Deputy Minister of Education, and Tuan Ithnin bin Mahadi, Director of the Sports, Co-Curricular and Arts Division, Ministry of Education, with the 15 finalist teams of the Koko Kraf Club 2025, representing their respective states in the Grand Finale with their creative collages.
The winning team’s teacher, Fazita Binti Mohammad, expressed pride in her students’ journey from school-level preparation to representing their state at the National Grand Finale, highlighting the positive values and excitement fostered through the competition.
The Koko Kraf Club 2025 programme began with district-level submissions, featuring two categories: Category A (7–9 years) and Category B (10–12 years). Winners from Category B progressed to regional competitions with 80 groups nationwide, and the top 15 teams advanced to the National Grand Finale. The competition encouraged children to envision their aspirations at different levels, progressing through the themes “Future For Me” at district level, “Future For My Family” at regional level, and “Future For My Country” at the national level, celebrating creativity and unity across Malaysia.
The Grand Finale also included a public Arts & Craft Area, where parents, teachers, and non-participating children could join in creative activities such as Perler bead crafting and bracelet making, turning the event into a full day of shared joy and inspiration for the community.
