Grow And Give empowers students through sustainable farming education

Tune Protect Group Berhad has expanded its Grow & Give Corporate Good initiative with a stronger emphasis on sustainability education, student empowerment and community engagement through a collaboration with Sunway XFarms at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Saujana Putra in Jenjarom, Selangor.

The programme builds on last year’s food security initiative by integrating experiential learning with employee volunteerism and environmental enhancement. It aims to equip students with practical knowledge of sustainable agriculture while creating long-term benefits for the school community.

Hydroponic systems introduced as living classrooms

A central feature of the programme is the installation of six solar-powered hydroponic farming systems within the school compound. The systems are designed not only to produce fresh vegetables but also to function as living classrooms where students can gain hands-on experience in modern farming techniques and sustainable food production.

Sunway XFarms will provide ongoing technical support, including seeds, nutrients and maintenance, to ensure the hydroponic facilities continue benefiting the school after the programme concludes.

Tune Protect Chief Strategy Officer and Chair of the Sustainability Committee, Koot Chiew Ling, said the initiative reflects the company’s commitment to creating lasting social impact beyond conventional volunteer activities.

“At Tune Protect, we believe meaningful Corporate Good initiatives should create sustainable impact that goes beyond short-term volunteer engagements. Grow & Give reflects our commitment to empowering communities by combining practical sustainability solutions with education and employee volunteerism.

“By working together with Sunway XFarms, teachers and students, we hope to inspire greater environmental awareness while helping young people develop a deeper understanding of food security and sustainable living,” she said.

Chiew Ling added that the programme represents an investment in future generations by helping students develop practical skills and greater environmental awareness.

Building on previous food security efforts

The latest programme follows the success of Grow & Give in 2025, when four solar-powered hydroponic farming systems were installed at Medan Jaya Apartments in Petaling Jaya. According to Tune Protect, the project produced more than 22 kilograms of fresh vegetables across eight growing cycles while engaging over 170 employee volunteers who contributed more than 1,000 volunteer hours.

At SK Saujana Putra, students, including those enrolled in the Integrated Special Education Programme (PPKI), will participate in the “Farming Made Fun” workshop, where they will learn hydroponic farming and microgreen cultivation through practical activities. Tune Protect employees will also assist with harvesting, quality control and packing fresh produce, allowing students to better understand the food production process.

Sunway XFarms Chief Executive Officer Mohd Afdhal Mohd Nayan said introducing hydroponic farming into schools enables students to experience sustainable agriculture firsthand.

“At Sunway XFarms, we believe the best way to nurture a more sustainable future is by giving young people the opportunity to experience it for themselves. By bringing hydroponic farming into schools, students can see firsthand how innovative farming methods contribute to food security while developing practical skills that extend beyond the classroom,” he said.

Beyond farming activities, volunteers will repaint selected school areas, plant trees, establish gardens and set up a 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) Corner to promote responsible waste management and environmental awareness.

The Grow & Give programme will be conducted over three volunteer sessions throughout 2026, involving approximately 180 Tune Protect employees. The initiative also supports the group’s sustainability commitment under its “In Tune for a Better Tomorrow” aspiration, including a pledge to contribute 6,000 volunteer hours between 2025 and 2027.