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Putra Jaya National School From Malaysia Wins The Title Of Healthiest School In The Asia Pacific Region

Sekolah Kebangsaan Putrajaya Presint 11 (1) Malaysia has successfully won the Healthiest School Competition by developing an application to support students' mental health well-being. As a result, Sekolah Kebangsaan Putrajaya received a prize of 100,000 US Dollars.

The Healthiest School Competition organized by AIA is the most prestigious award for schools that transform health impact for students. Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Putrajaya Presint 11(1) in Putrajaya, Malaysia has won the AIA Healthiest School Competition by developing a new innovative application to support students' mental well-being.

Due to this achievement, Sekolah Kebangsaan Putrajaya has won a prize of 100,000 US Dollars. SK Putrajaya Presint 11(1) has surpassed more than 2,300 participants from other schools across Asia-Pacific. The announcement of the winners took place in Bali, Indonesia on July 4, 2024. The award ceremony was attended by Founder YOUTHTOPIA & AIA Ambassador Melati Wijsen.

Established after the COVID pandemic, the AIA Healthiest School Competition promotes active lifestyles, mental well-being, and healthy eating habits among elementary and high school students in Asia. This unique program allows inspirational schools to showcase the impact and success they have achieved, providing them with a platform to share best practices. The aim is for all schools in Asia to transform their healthy lifestyles and promote them to other schools.

Founder of YOUTHTOPIA and AIA Ambassador Melati Wijsen stated that young people hold the future in their hands, as well as being the change-makers who will continue to address the world's greatest challenges from pollution issues to climate change. All parties must empower the younger generation to face these challenges. One way is by raising students to be healthy both physically and mentally, equipping them to face future challenges.

That's why I support the AIA Healthiest School Competition. Congratulations to SK Putrajaya Presint 11(1) for their inspiring work that will inspire so many young generations towards a better future," said Melati.

At the same time, Chief Executive and President of AIA Lee Yuan Siong stated that many young people today are facing various health issues. Lifestyle diseases are now the leading cause of death in Asia across all ages, and this number has been increasing over the years. Inactivity, poor eating habits, stress, and environmental hazards contribute to the health challenges faced by the current young generation.

"This is why we are very excited about the AIA Healthiest Schools Program and its ability to help the younger generation in Asia live healthier, longer, and better lives. I strongly believe in the power of education to shape a healthier future for our children. I thank all teachers and education officials for the tireless work you do every day," said Lee Yuan Siong.

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