KUALA LUMPUR: Sika Malaysia, part of global leader Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and automotive industry — partners with PINTAR Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation aimed at enhancing education for underprivileged students in both rural areas and urban poor communities across Malaysia, in conducting a gotong-royong drive benefiting schools throughout the country.
The gotong-royong drive involved more than 400 Sika Malaysia employees and benefited five schools, consisting of more than 3,000 students and 250 teachers within Sika Malaysia’s operational regions. This initiative demonstrates the company’s efforts to enhance community involvement, promote environmental awareness, and create a safer, more conducive learning environment for the students.
“I am very pleased to see the enthusiasm and dedication of the employees who came to the ground and successfully carried out the gotong-royong drive, making a significant impact on the underprivileged students,” said Francisco Retondo, General Manager of Sika Malaysia. “I would like to thank PINTAR Foundation for collaborating with us to uplift the communities where we operate, reaffirming our commitment to societal and environmental stewardship. We look forward to fostering long-term benefits with PINTAR Foundation for the disadvantaged students in Malaysia.”
“We are grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with Sika Malaysia,” said Norzalina Masom, General Manager of PINTAR Foundation. “Our new partnership is a testament to our shared commitment to make a tangible difference in the lives of underprivileged communities. Together, we’re not only pooling resources but also magnifying our impact, ensuring a nurturing environment for the educational growth of underprivileged students throughout Malaysia.”
The benefiting schools include Sekolah Kebangsaan Dato’ Ahmad Manaf in Nilai; Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (T) Bukit Darah in Sungai Buloh, Selangor; Sekolah Kebangsaan Telok Gong in Telok Gong, Selangor; Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Jalan Pasir Puteh in Ipoh; and Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Indahpura 2 in Kulai, Johor. Sika Malaysia also donated approximately 3,300 stationery sets to the students as a means to provide them with the basic schooling needs.
Sika Malaysia’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative is part of Sika’s broader global community engagement with this year’s theme, ‘One Team. Many Voices. Going Beyond Together’, observed on Sika Day, held annually on 11th June. This CSR initiative has brought together over 33,000 employees worldwide to participate in various activities, achieving 10,000 days of community engagement worldwide that aid local communities and create lasting benefits for generations to come.
