KAJANG, 23 January 2026 – A total of 100 students from Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Kajang, Bandar Kajang received school assistance through the Cheer To School (CTS) programme, an annual initiative aimed at supporting students from underprivileged families.
The programme is fully sponsored by Maybank Islamic, with Islamic Relief Malaysia (IR Malaysia) as the implementing partner. The beneficiaries comprise Level 1 and Level 2 students who were identified as needing support for school essentials.
Each student received a school bag, stationery set, files, water bottle, coloured pencils, pencil case, lunch box, as well as a RM100 voucher to purchase additional school necessities such as uniforms, shoes and socks.
Islamic Relief Malaysia’s Chief Executive Officer, Siti Fadilah Mohd Hood, said the programme is expected to ease the financial burden of parents while motivating students to continue striving for excellence in their studies.
“We hope this Cheer To School assistance will provide relief to parents and allow students to start the school term with greater confidence and motivation,” she said.
She added that in addition to school supplies, the vouchers give families the flexibility to purchase items based on their children’s specific needs.
Meanwhile, SK Kajang Aid and Welfare Unit Coordinator, Wan Zuraifah Wan Abdullah, said that the majority of students at the school come from asnaf and low-income families.
“These children are very eager to learn, but they face financial constraints. Some still wear their siblings’ school uniforms and use their bags, and some of them are orphans,” she said.
According to her, the contribution clearly brought joy to the students who received the assistance.
“SK Kajang is truly grateful and would like to express its highest appreciation to Maybank Islamic, Islamic Relief Malaysia, and all parties involved,” she added.
One of the beneficiaries, Amira, a Year 3 student, expressed her happiness upon receiving the school supplies.
“My mother works as a babysitter and my father is a security guard. I’m very happy to receive these school items. I can share them with my younger sibling,” she said.
Overall, Maybank Islamic has sponsored 1,450 students across five states; Selangor, Kelantan, Terengganu, Sabah and Sarawak and benefiting students from more than 30 schools nationwide.
The CTS programme remains one of IR Malaysia’s key initiatives in ensuring more equitable access to education for underprivileged students in Malaysia.
