Yakult Malaysia and the Ministry of Education Collaborate for “Yakult Generasi Madani 2025 Program – “Yakult Dance Rope” & Yakult Health Mission”

Putrajaya, August 2025 – Yakult Malaysia continues its Yakult Health Mission initiative in schools nationwide in collaboration with the Ministry of Education (MOE), aimed at fostering a healthy lifestyle among students. This year, the program introduces a new theme: “Yakult Generasi Madani 2025 Program – “Yakult Dance Rope” & Yakult Health Mission”, which emphasizes healthy eating and gut health, while celebrating cultural arts through Rope Dance, an innovative approach that combines physical fitness, creativity, and the development of positive character among Malaysian students.

The program was officially launched today by Mr. Ithnin Bin Mahadi, Director, Co-Curricular, Arts and Sports Division, Ministry of Education, together with Mr. Hiroki Yanase, Managing Director of Yakult (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., in a ceremony held at SK Presint 9(1), Putrajaya. Also present at the launch were representatives from the Ministry of Education, school administrators, teachers, and students from various educational institutions who are among the main participants of this program.

The implementation of this program, which began in May and is scheduled to conclude in October, aligns with the Ministry of Education’s goal to nurture students who excel holistically, not only academically, but also in terms of physical, emotional, and social well-being. It is an innovative effort that not only strengthens students’ physical health, but also nurtures artistic talents, encourages creativity, and promotes teamwork ultimately shaping a generation of Malaysians who are globally competitive.

“With the involvement of 50 selected primary and secondary schools across Malaysia this year, we are targeting participation from over 50,000 students and teachers. To support this mission, we are providing a variety of supporting materials, including expert-led nutrition talks, interactive sessions through the Yakult Health Mission Road Tour, an online learning portal, educational posters, and the donation of skipping ropes to each participating school,” said Hiroki Yanase.

For your information, Yakult probiotic drinks work to strengthen the gut, where 80% of the immune system is located. Each bottle of Yakult contains at least 30 billion live Shirota strain probiotic bacteria that reach the intestines alive. The gut health benefits of Shirota strain probiotics have been recognized under the Malaysian Food Act & Regulations. Yakult probiotic drinks are certified Halal by JAKIM and are manufactured at its plant located in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan. Today, over 40 million people in 40 countries worldwide drink Yakult to support their digestive health.

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Yakult Malaysia Bersama Kementerian Pendidikan Untuk “Program Yakult Generasi Madani 2025 – Yakult Dance Rope” & Misi Sihat Yakult”

Putrajaya, Ogos 2025 – Yakult Malaysia meneruskan inisiatif Program Misi Sihat Yakult ke sekolah-sekolah di seluruh negara dengan kerjasama Kementerian Pendidikan (KPM), bagi memupuk gaya hidup sihat di kalangan murid. Tahun ini, program tersebut tampil dengan tema baharu, iaitu “ Program Yakult Generasi Madani 2025 – Yakult Dance Rope” & Misi Sihat Yakult” yang menekankan elemen tentang pemakanan sihat serta kesihatan usus dan meraikan seni budaya melalui Tarian Tali, satu pendekatan inovatif yang menggabungkan kecergasan fizikal, kreativiti, dan pembentukan sahsiah positif dalam kalangan murid Malaysia.

Program ini telah berjaya dirasmikan hari ini oleh Encik Ithnin Bin Mahadi, Pemgarah, Bahagian Sukan Kesenian & Kokurikulum, Kementerian Pendidikan, bersama Hiroki Yanase, Pengarah Urusan Yakult (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., dalam satu majlis yang berlangsung di SK Presint 9(1), Putrajaya. Turut hadir dalam majlis pelancaran ini ialah wakil-wakil daripada Kementerian Pendidikan, pentadbir sekolah, para guru serta murid-murid dari pelbagai institusi pendidikan yang merupakan antara peserta utama dalam program ini.

Pelaksanaan program ini, yang bermula pada bulan Mei dan dijadualkan berakhir pada bulan Oktober, adalah selari dengan matlamat Kementerian Pendidikan untuk melahirkan murid yang cemerlang secara holistik, bukan sahaja dari segi akademik, tetapi juga dari aspek fizikal, emosi dan sosial. Program ini merupakan satu usaha inovatif yang bukan sahaja memperkukuh tahap kesihatan fizikal murid, malah turut menyemai bakat seni, memupuk kreativiti serta menggalakkan semangat kerja berpasukan di kalangan pelajar ke arah pembentukan generasi Malaysia yang berdaya saing di peringkat global.

“Dengan penglibatan 50 buah sekolah rendah dan menengah terpilih di seluruh Malaysia tahun ini, kami menyasarkan penyertaan lebih 50,000 murid dan guru. Bagi menyokong misi ini, kami menyediakan pelbagai bahan sokongan, termasuk ceramah pemakanan oleh pakar, sesi interaktif menerusi Jelajah Misi Sihat Yakult, portal pembelajaran dalam talian, poster pendidikan, serta sumbangan tali skipping kepada setiap sekolah yang terlibat,” kata Hiroki Yanase.

Untuk makluman anda, minuman probiotik Yakult berfungsi untuk menguatkan usus, di mana 80% sistem imun berpusat  di usus. Setiap botol Yakult mengandungi sekurang-kurangnya 30 bilion bakteria probiotik Shirota strain yang mampu hidup sampai ke usus. Manfaat probiotik Shirota strain yang terbukti menguatkan fungsi usus telah pun diakui dalam Akta & Peraturan Makanan Malaysia. Minuman probiotik Yakult disahkan Halal oleh JAKIM dan kilang pembuatannya terletak di Seremban, Negeri Sembilan. Sebanyak 40 juta orang di 40 buah negara seluruh dunia minum Yakult untuk meningkatkan kesihatan usus mereka.

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