MILO has recently successfully hosted its inaugural Energy For Good programme, an initiative by Nestlé Malaysia and MILO to inspire healthier, more active and sustainable lifestyles among Malaysian youth. The milestone was marked by a ceremony recognizing schools that participated in the programme, celebrating achievements and honoring the contributions of educators, students, and communities nationwide.
Launched in April 2025, the MILO Energy For Good programme highlights Nestlé’s commitment to sustainability. In partnership with the Ministry of Education and Tetra Pak Malaysia, it engaged over 250,000 students across 200 schools through a recycling and rewards system, allowing schools to exchange used beverage cartons for eco-friendly equipment. To date, they have collected 4.2 tonnes of UBCs, approximately 300,000 packs, and for the first time, MILO partnered with AFN Sports Equipment to create gear and furniture from these cartons.
Juan Aranols, Chief Executive Officer of Nestlé Malaysia, said:
“As MILO celebrates 75 years in Malaysia, the Energy For Good programme stands as a powerful example of how partnerships can drive meaningful change empowering young Malaysians to lead active lives and champion sustainability. Together with the Ministry of Education, we are turning small habits into big wins by bringing recycling to life in ways that matter. Seeing students embrace this programme and collect five times more than usual is proof that collective action works. Together, we’re building greener schools, stronger communities and a future where sports and sustainability go hand in hand. Our vision is clear – to scale this initiative nationwide and create a generation that champions sustainability as naturally as they play sports.”
As part of the celebration, MILO recognized eight schools across the country for their achievements in the Energy For Good programme: SK Panggong (Kelantan), SJKC La Salle (WP Kuala Lumpur), SJKC Beng Teik (Pulau Pinang), SK Sri Kelana (Selangor), SK Cheneh Baru (Terengganu), SK Taman Selasih (Kedah), SK Temerloh Jaya (Pahang), and SK Putrajaya Presint 18(1) (WP Putrajaya), which won the overall trophy for the highest UBCs collection.
Zainal Bin Abas, Deputy Director General of Education Malaysia (School Operations Sector), Ministry of Education, said, “We encourage all schools to actively engage in this nationwide movement to transform students’ lives through sports and sustainability. The impact of this initiative is visible through the success of students such as Puteri Marsya Darwisya binti Mazadi from SK Durian Burung who has excelled in sports. Through the aid and access of MILO sporting equipment, she has successfully clinched her first gold medal representing the state of Terengganu through the Terengganu School Sports Council (Majlis Sukan Sekolah Terengganu). Meanwhile, schools such as SJKC La Salle and SK Putrajaya Presint 18(1) have been announced as the top recyclers for this programme. By participating in the MILO Energy For Good campaign, students embrace sustainable practices, stay active and contribute positively to the community and the environment.”
Muhammad Sufian bin Ishak of SK Putrajaya Presint 18(1) shared, “This recognition is a proud moment for our school. Through the MILO Energy For Good initiative, our students learned that small actions like recycling can create big changes. We are committed to continuing this journey towards sustainability and inspiring others to do the same.”
Since 2012, MILO and Tetra Pak Malaysia have championed UBC recycling through Project CAREton, collecting 6,554 tonnes (500 million UBCs) transformed into roofing tiles and furniture for underserved communities. The MILO Energy For Good campaign enhances this legacy by promoting sustainable learning and sports development.
For more information about MILO Energy For Good, please visit: https://www.milo.com.my/sustainability/milo-careton-project-latest-happenings.