Media & Publications
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Latest Media
2025
January 14, 2025
Title: Challenges in Malaysia’s Education System
Details: Shahnaz Al-Sadat highlighted the importance of community engagement in schools through programmes like TSP and Star.
Link: The Malaysian Reserve
May 08, 2025
Title: This Homegrown Social Enterprise Is Changing The Way Students Learn In Malaysia
Details: Understanding that education is not a one-size-fits-all solution, LeapEd has developed tailored interventions aimed at driving long-term, sustainable improvements in schools.
Link: SAYS
September 07, 2025
Title: Mindshift mission
Details: Twelve schools from Melaka, Negeri Sembilan and Terengganu have been named winners of the grassroots mental health transformation Mindshift competition, jointly delivered by LeapEd Services and Yayasan Hasanah to tackle the rising mental health crisis among Malaysian children.
Link: The Star
2024
January 26, 2024
Title: National education system labelled ‘dismal failure’
Details: Nina Adlan Disney highlighted the need to shift from content mastery to learning mastery in Malaysia’s education system.
Link: The Sun
April 23, 2024
Title: Scrapping UPSR, PT3 made pupils less ready for SPM, says BAC founder
Details: Nina Adlan Disney discussed the impact of abolishing certain public exams on student preparedness.
Link: Free Malaysia Today
May 30, 2024
Title: SPM 2023: Pandemic Education, IGCSE & PISA
Details: A discussion on the impact of the pandemic on SPM 2023 results and Malaysia’s education system. LeapEd Services provided insights on how the shift to IGCSE and PISA standards could address current challenges.
Link: BFM Podcast
June 21, 2024
Title: Higher Education: Where’s the ROI?
Details: Nina Adlan Disney shared insights on the return on investment of higher education in Malaysia.
Link: BFM Podcast
July 5, 2024
Title: School Exams: Helpful or Just Stressful?
Details: Discussion on the role and stress associated with school exams, featuring insights from LeapEd.
Link: BFM Podcast
July 18, 2024
Title: Year 1 Pupils Lag in 3R Skills: Teacher Support Needed
Details: Insights into foundational skill challenges in Year 1 pupils and the support teachers require.
Link: BFM Podcast
July 30, 2024
Title: Creating Transformational Education Programs, One School at a Time
Details: An article highlighting LeapEd’s efforts in transforming education through innovative programs.
Link: Business Today
August 7, 2024
Title: Malaysia’s Shahnaz Al-Sadat named Finalist for inaugural Asia Education Medal
Details: Shahnaz Al-Sadat, Chairperson of LeapEd Services, recognized as a finalist for the Asia Education Medal.
Link: New Stream Asia
August 7, 2024
Title: Anwar congratulates Asia Education Medal 2024 finalist
Details: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim congratulated Shahnaz Al-Sadat on her nomination.
Link: The Star
August 22, 2024
Title: LeapEd, PayNet launch Malaysia’s first digital school to transform education
Details: LeapEd Services and PayNet introduced Sekolah Anak Malaysia (SAM), the country’s first digital school.
Link: The Malaysian Reserve
September 27, 2024
Title: National Public Exams: Yes Or No?
Details: Nina Adlan Disney discussed the implications of abolishing national public exams like UPSR and PT3.
Link: BFM Podcast
October 13, 2024
Title: Is Politics Behind the Difficulties of Malaysia’s Education Reform?
Details: The article explores how politics impacts Malaysia’s education reform, with Shahnaz Al-Sadat emphasizing quality and inclusivity.
Link: CNA Insider
November 17, 2024
Title: Scholarships for Anak Malaysia
Details: Sekolah Anak Malaysia (SAM) announced scholarship opportunities for students, with Shahnaz Al-Sadat highlighting the school’s digital learning approach.
Link: The Star
November 17, 2024
Title: Do More to Help Children Cope
Details: The article emphasizes the need for better support systems to help children manage stress and adapt to changing educational environments. It features insights on mental health and resilience-building initiatives.
Link: The Star
2023
9 April 2023
The Star: Eye on RM1mil global prize
3 April 2023
Astro AWANI: #ConsiderThis - Teacher Shortage: Mismatch in the Classroom?
20 March 2023
Harian Metro: Sekolah terbaik dunia
16 March 2023
Borneo Post Sarawak: SK Luagan Lawas to represent Malaysia in World’s Best School Prizes
Business News: Five Malaysia Schools Competing For RM1 Mil World’s Best School Prizes
15 March 2023
FMT: 5 game-changing schools set to compete on world stage
Dayak Daily: Pupil-made short films gets SK Luagan, Lawas a short of 1mil prize
1 March 2023
The Star: Big budget for small returns (by Nina Adlan Disney)
28 Feb 2023
26 Jan 2023
BFM 89.9: Return to Quality: Needed Investments in Public Education (by Shahnaz Al-Sadat)
4 Jan 2023
BFM 89.9: 2023 Resolutions for Ministries: Education (by Shahnaz Al-Sadat)
2022
23 Dec 2023
The Sun Daily: English All the Way (by Nina Adlan Disney)
12 Dec 2023
The Sun Daily: Lost Confidence (by Nina Adlan Disney)
27 June 2023
New Straits Times: Two public schools deserve praise
26 June 2023
The Vibes: SK Kempadang vs Home Ministry – Saleh Mohammed
Latter can learn a thing or two from two Malaysian schools recently shortlisted for global awards
23 June 2023
New Straits Times: The success of two schools shows importance of making students feel inspired
New Straits Times: Recognising the world’s best schools in Malaysia
BFM 89.9: Are We Ready For School-Based Assessments And DLP? (by Conrad Roy Fernandez)
22 June 2023
Astro Awani: Consider This: Education (Part 1) - Trust Schools Tried & Tested (by Nina Adlan Disney)
Astro Awani: Consider This: Education (Part 2) - Trust Schools Tried & Tested (by Nina Adlan Disney)
16 June 2022
Astro Awani: Program Sekolah Amanah: Lonjak sekolah cipta sejarah tersendiri
Berita Harian Online: Tuanku Zara berkenan lawat SMK Seri Samudera
Sinar Harian: Tuanku Zara Salim berkenan lawat SMK Seri Samudera
Utusan Malaysia: Tuanku Zara lawat Sekolah Amanah di Manjung
hMetro: Tuanku Zara berkenan lawat SMK Seri Samudera
10 June 2022
Temu Bual Astro Awani: Senarai 10 teratas Anugerah Sekolah Terbaik Dunia
9 June 2022
Utusan: Pencalonan SK Kempadang mampu angkat nama baik Malaysia
Utusan: SMK Kampung Jawa tercalon terima Hadiah Sekolah Terbaik Dunia
Sinar Harian: Disenarai pendek 10 teratas Anugerah Sekolah Terbaik Dunia
Berita Harian Online: 2 sekolah Malaysia tersenarai 10 teratas anugerah sekolah terbaik dunia
Malaysiakini: Two M’sian trust schools shortlisted for World’s Best School Prizes
Harian Metro: 2 sekolah Malaysia dalam senarai 10 teratas anugerah sekolah terbaik dunia
New Straits Times: Two Malaysian schools made the shortlist for World’s Best School Prizes
Buletin Pagi TV 3: SEKOLAH MALAYSIA | Tersenarai Bagi 10 Terbaik Dunia
Bernama: Two Malaysian schools shortlisted for World’s Best School Awards
Astro Awani: Dua sekolah Malaysia dalam senarai 10 teratas Anugerah Sekolah Terbaik Dunia
TheStar: Two Malaysian schools among World’s Best School finalists
7 June 2022
BFM 89.9: The Consequence of Flip-flopping in the Education System
4 January 2022
The Vibes.com: LeapEd uses partnership with MOE to transform government schools
2021
31 December 2021
BFM 89.9: Malaysian Education At Crossroads In Pandemic Era
7 December 2021
BFM 89.9: School Drop Outs Data Needs To Be More Granular
27 September 2021
Startups to move to phase two of UNDP, MaGIC’s SICA programme
23 September 2021
BFM 89.9: Malaysia’s Education Challenges #4: Moving Forward with Education: Progress Update
30 August 2021
The Edge: Cover Story: Raising the next generation of tech talents
29 August 2021
The Vibes: 5 lessons learnt to navigate future of education
26 August 2021
BFM 89.9: Malaysia’s Education Challenges #1: Our Education System: Overview of Challenges and Solutions
23 August 2021
Business Today: What Will Our Future Workforce Look Like?
15 August 2021
The Vibes: Breaking Down the Issues: how can we improve our education system?
10 August 2021
T4tv: Education Transformation in Malaysia
8 August 2021
The Vibes: How the private sector is helping education through trust schools – Nina Adlan Disney
1 August 2021
Selamat Pagi Malaysia (RTM): Didik Anak Digital
26 July 2021
The Malaysian Insight: School closures costly for children and nation, say experts
16 June 2021
The Vibes.com: Experts moot decentralised education system, physical-digital hybrid learning
19 February 2021
New Straits Times (online): #Tech - Enhancing Online Learning with Free Tools
11 February 2021
Nina Adlan Disney on Morning Brief (BFM 89.9 Podcast): Online Learning - Beyond Devices
8 February 2021
TWENTYTWO13: Seize Opportunity, Make the Best of Remote Learning
2020
6 December 2020
Daily Express: What M’sian education system must fulfill to move forward
12 November 2020
The Malaysian Reserve (Online): 41 corporations win Sustainability and CSR Malaysia Awards this year
12 October 2020
Leaderonomics (Spotify Podcast): E-Buku untuk masyarakat bersama Conrad Fernandez
8 October 2020
Leaderonomics (Spotify Podcast): Futuristic Enterprise EP6: Nina Adlan Disney
18 September 2020
Parenthood.com (Online): Are Malaysian National Schools Still Relevant?
1 September 2020
25 August 2020
Prestige (Print, August 2020 issue, Page 32 & Page 33): Turn the Page
21 August 2020
Makchic Suri (Online): Ulasan E-Buku Coronavirus: Buku Untuk Kanak-Kanak
18 August 2020
5 August 2020
BERNAMA (Online): E-buku popular COVID-19 versi Bahasa Melayu dilancar
5 August 2020
The Star (Online): Bahasa Malaysia version of free e-book about Covid-19 for children launched
5 August 2020
Harakahdaily (Online): Malay version of popular Covid-19 e-book launched
4 August 2020
Berita Harian (Online): LeapEd launches Coronavirus book to educate young children
4 August 2020
The Malaysian Insight (Online): LeapEd launches Coronavirus book to educate young children
30 July 2020
Parenthood (Online): Coronavirus: Buku Untuk Kanak Kanak – A Book Review
30 July 2020
Bernama Radio (Facebook): Coronavirus: Buku Untuk Kanak Kanak
28 July 2020
Emakayah.com (Online): Ulasan: Coronavirus Buku Untuk Kanak-Kanak
23 July 2020
Bernama.com (Online): LeapEd launches Coronavirus book to educate young children
20 July 2020
Kiddy123.com : LeapEd launches Coronavirus book to educate young children
15 July 2020
Illyariffin.com: LeapEd launches Coronavirus book to educate young children
15 July 2020
Parenthood.com: LeapEd launches Coronavirus book to educate young children
14 July 2020
Marketing in Asia: LeapEd launches Coronavirus book to educate young children
13 May 2020
BFM 89.9 (Podcast): Transforming Students’ Learning Experiences
19 April 2020
Edu Nation: Ensuring continuity of academic learning in unprecedented times16 April 2020
MSN (Online): How parents can adapt to the new normal of teaching their children at home15 April 2020
Parenthood (Online): Managing your child’s anxiety amidst MCO9 April 2020
Bernama: Rural stint inspires passion for teaching16 February 2020
The Edge Markets (Online): Learning how to learn13 February 2020
Suara Merdeka: Learning should be fun – Prince of Perlis19 January 2020
The Star (Printed): Old words, new words
2019
7 November 2019
BFM 89.9 (Podcast): The Leap for Holistic Education
19 October 2019
Focus Malaysia: Enriching lives through education transformation 7 October 2019
The Sun Daily: Be passionate, determined and consistent
5 August 2019
The Star: Khazanah’s unit LeapEd Conferred CSR Award for a social enterprise 31 July 2019
The Sun: Trust Schools Programme showcases success in the education sector
23 July 2019
The Borneo Post: Khazanah subsidiary wins CSR Award for education transformation
22 July 2019
The Star: It’s the people, stupid, not the technology
22 July 2019
Bernama: Khazanah subsidiary wins CSR award for education transformation
21 July 2019
The Star: A Smart Leap Forward For Education
19 July 2019
News Hub Asia: LeapEdConferred CSR Award For A Social Enterprise
17 July 2019
The Star: MoU For Better Education Quality Signed
17 July 2019
16 July 2019
The Sun: Taking Malaysian Education Forward
16 July 2019
Bernama: 15 Universities And Agencies Collaborate With The Ministry Of Education
15 July 2019
Harian Metro: TSP Has Heightened 83 Schools’ Overall Performance
11 July 2019
News Hub Asia: LeapEd Trust School Programme Showcases Success In Malaysia’s Education Sector
9 July 2019
New Sarawak Tribune: Tsp 1.0 A Huge Success
7 July 2019
The Star: More Trust Schools Wanted
4 July 2019
Study International: Redirecting Education Towards 21st Century Learning
4 July 2019
Khir Khalid: Redirecting Education Towards 21st Century Learning
3 July 2019
Berita Harian: TSP Improves Students And Teachers’ Performance Levels
3 July 2019
Bernama: Trust Schools Programme sees hope in Malaysian education
3 July 2019
Sin Chew Daily: TSP 1.0 has a positive impact
19 May 2019
The Star: Creating an interest in STEM
7 May 2019
Borneo Post Sabah: Malaysian students nurture STEM-related skills, knowledge
2 May 2019
Nam News Network: STEM Festival 2019 ignites student interest through drone
Press Releases
2025
September 7, 2025
12 Malaysian Schools Awarded for Pioneering Mental Health Innovations Amid
Children’s Mental Health Crisis in Malaysia
2024
July 29, 2024
Creating Transformational Education Programs, One School at a Time
August 7, 2024
Malaysia’s Shahnaz Al-Sadat named Finalist for inaugural Asia Education Medal
Shahnaz Al-Sadat dicalonkan sebagai finalis anugerah Asia Education Medal
August 22 2024
LeapEd & PayNet launch Sekolah Anak Malaysia (SAM), Malaysia’s ‘first digital school’
2023
March 5th 2023
Five Malaysian Schools to Compete For Rm 1 Mil World’s Best Schools Prizes
Lima Sekolah Malaysia Akan Bertanding Dalam Anugerah World’s Best Schools Bernilai RM1 Juta
2022
Sept 26th 2022
Seruan Demi Kemenangan Sekolah Malaysia
Call for Action: Vote for Our Malaysian School to Win
Sept 22nd 2022
Outstanding Malaysian Trust School named Top 3 finalist for new $250,000 World’s Best School Prizes
June 9th 2022
2020
July 6th 2020
LeapEd Launches Coronavirus e-Book in Bahasa Melayu to Educate Young Children
LeapEd Melancarkan E-Buku Coronavirus dalam Bahasa Melayu untuk Mendidik Kanak-Kanak
2019
November 21st 2019
Malaysia’s Youth provide Dr. Jane Goodall with Reasons for Hope
July 16th 2019
LeapEd Conferred CSR Award for a Social Enterprise
July 2nd 2019
Trust Schools Programme Showcases Success in Malaysia’s Education Sector
Program Sekolah Amanah Terbukti Berkesan dalam Sektor Pendidikan Malaysia
Trust Schools Programme在马来西亚教育领域取得成功
May 2nd 2019
STEM Festival 2019 Ignites Student Interest through Drone Challenge
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