SHAH ALAM: The Toyota Eco Youth (TEY) 2022/2023 edition concluded on a high note with the Education Ministry and UMW Toyota Motor representatives attending the closing ceremony and exhibition at Concorde Hotel here.
Themed ‘Championing Mobility’, the TEY programme targeted at secondary school students is among UMW Toyota Motor’s ongoing efforts to cultivate awareness and a sense of responsibility for people and the planet by encouraging the youth to take climate action through the development of sustainable innovations.
A total of 16 teams nationwide participated in the programme to vie for a cash prize pool of up to RM71,500 with their innovative solutions on display for the keen eye of judges to deliberate and score.
The top five teams to impress the judges at TEY 2022/2023 include:
> Maktab Tentera Diraja (Mtd) - HEXA-HOLD A hexabrick system made from recycled HDPE, LDPE plastic that aims to reduce/prevent soil erosion and soil movement.
> Sultan Alam Shah Islamic College (Team Synergy) - Expand-a-bagAn expandable bag made with reused plastic and fabric in order to create a more sustainable community.
> SMK Kemumin, Kota Baru - Terra SaviourA belt made from used clothes to reduce the waste of clothes in our community
> SMK Taman Bunga Raya 1 - TWEPS A system that works as an early prevention for wildfire by detecting the increase of temperature and carbon dioxide gas, followed by an alert sent to the nearby forest and fire department.
> SBP Integrasi Rawang - In-FleCT An automatic incinerator that will not release smoke and dangerous air particles, and converts burning products into a fertiliser
The winning team received RM20,000 in cash, followed by RM15,000 for second place; RM 10,000 for third place; RM7,000 for fourth place and RM5,000 for fifth place.
The Most Supportive Teacher was rewarded with RM2,000 and RM1,000 each was offered to the top three Agent Ms while RM2,000 was offered for Best Community Engagement.
The 2022/2023 edition of the TEY programme themed 'Championing Mobility' saw the 16 teams develop sustainable solutions in four C.A.S.E categories – Clothing, Apps, Smart Tools and Eco-Friendly Vehicles with a focus on ‘Mobility For All’ to create a positive impact on society through new mobility services in line with Toyota's Global Vision.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, UMW Toyota Motor president Datuk Ravindran K said the Toyota Eco Youth programme first began 21 years ago.
“As a brand committed to zero CO2 emissions by 2050, we aim to inspire and help pave the way for bright young minds to be changemakers towards a more sustainable future.”
Ravindran said the winners of the Toyota Eco Youth 2022/2023 edition had shown what young Malaysian minds were capable of given the right opportunities.
“Move Your World is our realisation of a future mobility society as we transition from being an automobile company to a mobility company by enriching the lives of the communities we operate in.
“To that end, the Toyota Eco You programme aims to create a positive ripple effect in society by moving our youth to take climate action through innovative solutions that benefit the people and planet."
Education Ministry's Sports, Co-curricular and Arts Division deputy director Dr Norisah Suhaili said UMW Toyota Motor has been leading the way and moving from merely creating awareness to taking climate action in pursuit of environmental preservation in line with Malaysia’s aim to be carbon neutral by 2050.
“This is something all Malaysians need to emulate moving forward,” she said.
