Melaka primary school tops national financial literacy competition

SK Sri Laksamana of Melaka wins Camp Millionaire 2026, where 111 students competed to showcase their financial literacy and money management skills.

FWD Insurance Berhad (“FWD Insurance”) and Bank Simpanan Nasional (“BSN”) have announced the winners of Camp Millionaire 2026, an advanced financial literacy camp under the Know Your Money (KYM) programme, celebrating the achievements of Malaysia’s brightest young financial literacy champions who demonstrated exceptional knowledge, teamwork and money management skills during the three-day national camp held at the BSN Training Centre in Bangi.

The advanced financial education camp brought together 111 outstanding students from 37 schools nationwide, selected from among 1,868 students who participated in the KYM financial literacy programme conducted between April and July 2026.

Developed by financial education specialist Little Tauke, Camp Millionaire 2026 took place from 26 to 28 October 2026, providing participants with an immersive learning experience designed to strengthen financial decision-making, leadership, entrepreneurship and money management skills through practical and interactive activities.

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Group photo with the  winners at the prize-giving ceremony

Camp Millionaire 2026 recognises top student teams

The competition culminated in a grand finale that recognised exceptional individual and team performances by students from urban and rural communities across Malaysia.

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The winners of Camp Millionaire 2026 are:

  • Champion: SK Sri Laksamana, Masjid Tanah, Melaka
  • First Runner-Up: SK Pekan Pitas II, Sabah
  • Second Runner-Up: SK Agama Sibu, Sarawak

Special awards were also presented to:

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  • Squad Bijak Wang Award: SK Bidor, Perak
  • Best Female Participant: Esra Athalia Inndu, SK St Peter, Saratok
  • Best Male Participant: Iman Islam Bukhari bin Bokhari, SK Belimbing, Tanah Merah, Kelantan

Mak See Sen, Chief Executive Officer of FWD Insurance, said, “At FWD, we believe that financial literacy is one of the most important life skills a child can develop. The enthusiasm, creativity and confidence demonstrated by these students over the past three days have been truly inspiring and show the positive impact that early financial education can have on shaping future generations. We are proud to celebrate the achievements of all participants and congratulate this year’s winners.”

Know Your Money promotes early financial education

Camp Millionaire forms part of the broader Know Your Money financial literacy initiative jointly driven by FWD Insurance and BSN, which aims to equip primary school students aged 10 to 12 with practical financial knowledge and money management skills.

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The programme supports efforts to foster greater financial literacy among Malaysian youth by making financial education engaging, accessible and relevant from an early age. Through the collaboration with BSN and Little Tauke, FWD Insurance has expanded the programme’s reach to schools across the country, helping students develop the knowledge and confidence needed to make sound financial decisions throughout their lives.

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