FWD Insurance Berhad (“FWD Insurance”) has sponsored 40 digital smartboards worth RM400,000 to 35 schools under the Pejabat Pendidikan Daerah (PPD) Keramat, as part of its commitment to improving financial education for young Malaysians.
Official handover of smartboard by Mak See Sen (right), CEO of FWD Insurance Berhad to En Mohd Helmy bin Abdul Najib (left), Timbalan Pengawai Pendidikan Daerah Sektor Pembelajaran.
The initiative, launched to support digital learning and promote financial literacy, was officiated by FWD Insurance CEO Mr. Mak See Sen and Mr. Mohd Helmy bin Abdul Najib, Deputy District Education Officer, Learning Sector. It aligns with the Ministry of Education’s Digital Education Policy (thrusts 4 and 6) and PPD Keramat’s Bring Your Own Device to School (BYODS) Programme.
All smartboards have been installed, and students are already using them in classrooms. These tools help integrate digital technology and AI into daily lessons, making financial education more interactive and accessible. 
“At FWD, we want to change the way people feel about insurance – and that starts with building smart financial habits early,” said Mr. Mak. “This project isn’t just about hardware. It’s about preparing students to make better money decisions that support their future well-being.”
The smartboard sponsorship is part of FWD’s broader mission to boost financial literacy across all age groups. Other efforts in 2024 include partnerships with Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) for the ‘Know Your Money’ programme, JA Malaysia for the ‘JA SparktheDream’ project, and Arus Academy for ‘Fun(d) for Uni Life’.
Through these initiatives, FWD continues to invest in Malaysia’s future, supporting the digitalisation of education and helping young people build the knowledge they need to secure a financially stable life.
