Sabah International Dairies Sdn. Bhd. hosted the World School Milk Day Celebration for the Sabah Zone and Federal Territory of Labuan 2025/2026 at Desa Tunas Hijau, Federal Territory of Labuan in collaboration with Labuan Federal Territory Education Department and Sabah State Education Department.

The School Milk Programme (Program Susu Sekolah –PSS), implemented by the Ministry of Education Malaysia, aims to improve the growth, health, and nutritional status of students from underprivileged families. The programme currently involves 1,058 schools across Sabah and 17 schools in Labuan. In 2025, a total of 163,585 students in Sabah and 2,718 students in Labuan benefited from the PSS initiative.

Event objectives:

1. To celebrate World School Milk Day in conjunction with the School Milk Programme and to promote the practice of milk consumption among students.
2. To recognise and appreciate the management and implementation of the Supplementary Food Programme (RMT) and School Milk Programme (PSS) at the Sabah Zone and Federal Territory of Labuan levels.
3. To strengthen the close collaboration between suppliers and Labuan Federal Territory Education Department, Sabah State Education Department, and Sabah District Education Offices (PPD) in promoting milk consumption not only among students, but also within the local community and society.

Event Recap

Date: 31 Mac 2026
Time: 7:45 AM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Desa Tunas Hijau, Federal Territory of Labuan

Highlights of the Activities

1. “Didik Hibur Bersama SID” programme where students participated in six educational booths, including SID’s interactive booth titled “From Farm to Table”.
2. Gimmick launching officiated by the Director of the Labuan Federal Territory Education Department.
3. Symbolic “Drinking School Milk Together” session among attendees in conjunction with World School Milk Day.
4. Appreciation Awards presentation to all 24 Sabah District Education Offices (PPD) and 17 schools in Labuan.
5. SID CSR Contribution Ceremony for students with chronic diseases.
6. Official launching of SID CSR – Multisensory Room.
7. Closing ceremony and souvenir appreciation presentation by SID to all involved parties.

Sabah International Dairies Sdn. Bhd. remains committed to implementing the School Milk Programme together with the Ministry of Education Malaysia and the State Education Departments. The Ministry’s continuous efforts in providing milk to school children deserve full support, as milk is an important source of nutrients, vitamins, and energy essential for healthy growth and development. Cultivating the habit of drinking milk from a young age is vital in nurturing a stronger and healthier younger generation not only physically, but also mentally to help shape a brighter future for the nation.