Monday | 29 Jamadilawal 1448 | 9 November 2026

BERAKAS – The Ministry of Education, through the Department of Special Education, in collaboration with the Entrepreneurship Innovation Centre (EIC), today organised the Demo Day of the Third Bootcamp Programme for Primary School Students with Special Needs, as well as the Prize Presentation Ceremony for the Fifth Cooking Competition for Pre-Vocational Programme Students, held at Mahligai Hall, Airport Mall.

Present as the Guest of Honour was Yang Mulia Dato Seri Paduka Dr. Haji Norarfan bin Haji Zainal, Acting Minister of Education, Ministry of Education.

The ceremony commenced with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah and Doa Selamat, followed by welcoming remarks delivered by Yang Mulia Dr Hajah Mustazah binti Awang Maidin, Acting Director of Special Education, Ministry of Education and co-chairperson of the ceremony. The ceremony continued with a special video presentation highlighting the Bootcamp Project and the Cooking Competition.

This was followed by a speech delivered by the Guest of Honour and a presentation by the Head Judge summarising the activities conducted throughout the Bootcamp Programme. Subsequently, a representative of the Cooking Competition judges presented an overall summary of the competition.

The ceremony also featured the presentation of prizes and tokens of appreciation, presented by the Guest of Honour.

For the Bootcamp Programme:

1. Most Sustainable Award: Sekolah Rendah Sultan Hassan, Bangar, for the product ‘Ecogrow’.
2. Most Creative Award: Sekolah Rendah Dato Marsal, for the product ‘CAKNA Buddies – Blindbox’.
3. Most Functional Award: Sekolah Rendah Rimba II, for the product ‘Handy Gems: Neuro Spark Kits’.
4. Most Persevering Award: Sekolah Rendah Lambak Kanan Jalan 49, for the product ‘Soap-Ku’.
5. Most Innovative Award: Sekolah Rendah Sungai Tali, Lumut, for the product ‘Mini Magnetos 2.0’.

This year’s Bootcamp Programme involved 19 primary schools implementing the Special Education Programme across the country. Each school was represented by three students and two special education teachers, bringing the total participation to 57 students and 40 teachers.

First introduced in 2021, the Bootcamp Programme was initially designed for students with special needs enrolled in the Pre-Vocational Programme at secondary school level. The programme was subsequently expanded to include primary schools. This year’s implementation marks the third edition at primary school level, providing students with early exposure to entrepreneurship and innovation. Among the programme’s main objectives are to develop students’ talents and potential in culinary arts, handicrafts, sewing and other entrepreneurship-related skills.

Meanwhile, in the Cooking Competition, Sekolah Menengah Masin secured first place, followed by Sekolah Menengah Perdana Wazir in second place and Sekolah Menengah Sayyidina ‘Othman in third place.

A total of eight secondary schools advanced to the final round of the Fifth Cooking Competition for Pre-Vocational Programme Students, held under the theme ‘Zero Waste Cooking – Sustainable Kitchen’. The competition provided a platform for students to showcase and apply their culinary skills and creativity. It also emphasised the importance of kitchen hygiene and safety, while promoting awareness of sustainability and efforts to reduce food waste.

The ceremony concluded with the Bootcamp Demo Day, featuring an exhibition showcasing the products developed through the Bootcamp Project. Students showcased the products and services they had developed under the guidance of their respective teachers. This experience provided students with an opportunity to apply the skills they had acquired in a practical setting, while building their confidence in interacting with members of the public.

In line with the Ministry of Education’s Strategic Plan 2023–2027, this initiative also supports the strategic objective of ‘Nurture Future-Ready Learners’, by providing equitable educational opportunities and learning experiences that foster the development of students with special needs.

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MAJLIS DEMO DAY PROGRAM BOOTCAMP KALI KETIGA BAGI PELAJAR-PELAJAR BERKEPERLUAN KHAS PERINGKAT SEKOLAH RENDAH DAN PENYAMPAIAN HADIAH PERTANDINGAN MEMASAK KALI KELIMA BAGI PELAJAR-PELAJAR PROGRAM PRA-VOKASIONAL

Isnin | 29 Jamadilawal 1448 | 9 November 2026

BERAKAS – Kementerian Pendidikan melalui Jabatan Pendidikan Khas dengan kerjasama Pusat Keusahawanan Inovasi (EIC) pada hari ini telah menganjurkan Majlis Demo Day Program Bootcamp Kali Ketiga bagi Pelajar-Pelajar Berkeperluan Khas Peringkat Sekolah Rendah serta Penyampaian Hadiah Pertandingan Memasak Kali Kelima bagi Pelajar-Pelajar Program Pra-Vokasional, bertempat di Dewan Mahligai, Airport Mall.

Hadir selaku Tetamu Kehormat ialah Yang Mulia Dato Seri Paduka Dr. Haji Norarfan bin Haji Zainal, Pemangku Menteri Pendidikan, Kementerian Pendidikan.

Majlis dimulakan dengan bacaan Surah Al-Fatihah dan Doa Selamat, diikuti dengan ucapan alu-aluan daripada Yang Mulia Dr Hajah Mustazah binti Awang Maidin, Pemangku Pengarah Pendidikan Khas, Kementerian Pendidikan, selaku pengerusi bersama majlis. Majlis diteruskan lagi dengan video khas Projek Bootcamp dan Pertandingan Memasak.

Majlis diikuti dengan ucapan daripada Tetamu Kehormat, disusuli dengan pembentangan rumusan perjalanan sepanjang Program Bootcamp oleh Ketua Juri. Seterusnya, Wakil Juri Pertandingan Memasak turut menyampaikan rumusan keseluruhan pertandingan berkenaan.

Majlis turut menyaksikan penyampaian hadiah dan cenderahati yang disempurnakan oleh Tetamu Kehormat.

Bagi Program Bootcamp:

1. Anugerah Most Sustainable: Sekolah Rendah Sultan Hassan, Bangar menerusi produk ‘Ecogrow’.
2. Anugerah Most Creative: Sekolah Rendah Dato Marsal menerusi produk ‘CAKNA Buddies – Blindbox’.
3. Anugerah Most Functional: Sekolah Rendah Rimba II menerusi produk ‘Handy Gems: Neuro Spark Kits’.
4. Anugerah Most Persevering: Sekolah Rendah Lambak Kanan Jalan 49 menerusi produk ‘Soap-Ku’.
5. Anugerah Most Innovative: Sekolah Rendah Sungai Tali, Lumut menerusi produk ‘Mini Magnetos 2.0’.

Program Bootcamp pada tahun ini telah melibatkan 19 buah sekolah rendah yang melaksanakan Program Pendidikan Khas di seluruh negara. Setiap sekolah diwakili oleh tiga orang pelajar dan dua orang guru pendidikan khas, menjadikan jumlah keseluruhan penyertaan seramai 57 orang pelajar dan 40 orang guru.

Program Bootcamp mula diperkenalkan pada tahun 2021 khusus bagi pelajar-pelajar berkeperluan khas yang mengikuti Program Pra-Vokasional di peringkat Menengah. Program tersebut kemudiannya diperluas dengan penglibatan sekolah-sekolah peringkat rendah. Pelaksanaan pada tahun ini merupakan edisi ketiga bagi peringkat sekolah rendah yang memberikan pendedahan awal kepada bidang keusahawanan dan inovasi. Antara objektif utama program adalah untuk memperkembangkan bakat dan potensi pelajar dalam bidang kulinari, kraftangan, jahitan serta kemahiran lain yang menjurus kepada keusahawanan.

Sementara itu bagi pertandingan memasak, tempat pertama disandang oleh Sekolah Menengah Masin diikuti oleh Sekolah Menengah Perdana Wazir di tempat kedua dan Sekolah Menengah Sayyidina ‘Othman di tempat ketiga.

Sebanyak lapan buah sekolah menengah telah mara ke peringkat akhir Pertandingan Memasak Pelajar Program Pra-Vokasional Kali Kelima yang bertemakan ‘Zero Waste Cooking – Sustainable Kitchen’. Pertandingan ini menjadi wadah kepada para pelajar untuk mempamerkan dan mengaplikasikan kemahiran kulinari serta kreativiti mereka. Selain itu, pertandingan ini turut menekankan kepentingan kebersihan dan keselamatan dapur, di samping memupuk kesedaran tentang kelestarian dan usaha mengurangkan pembaziran makanan.

Majlis diakhiri dengan aktiviti Demo Day dengan menyaksikan pameran serta produk yang dihasilkan melalui Projek Bootcamp. Para pelajar telah mempamerkan produk dan perkhidmatan yang diusahakan dengan bimbingan guru-guru masing-masing. Pengalaman ini memberikan peluang kepada para pelajar untuk mengaplikasikan kemahiran yang telah dipelajari dalam suasana praktikal di samping membina keyakinan diri ketika berinteraksi dengan orang ramai.

Selaras dengan Pelan Strategik Kementerian Pendidikan 2023–2027, inisiatif ini turut mendukung objektif strategik ‘Nurture Future-Ready Learners’, melalui penyediaan peluang pendidikan yang saksama dan pengalaman pembelajaran yang membangunkan potensi pelajar-pelajar berkeperluan khas.