Allianz Malaysia Berhad has announced the expansion of its environmental and educational initiative, Allianz Eco Quest, to Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Langkawi. This marks a significant step in the company’s commitment to fostering sustainable community empowerment on the island. The launch event was attended by key figures including Sean Wang, CEO of Allianz Malaysia, and Zakri Khir, Chairman of Allianz Malaysia.
The three-year programme, running from 2026 to 2028, builds on the success of Allianz Eco Quest in Pulau Tuba. It aims to empower secondary school students by equipping them with leadership and practical life skills. Sean Wang highlighted the importance of empowering youth, stating, “Allianz Malaysia believes that creating sustainable impact requires consistency, continuity and community ownership.”
The programme will organise students into clubs such as STEM, Sports, and Expression, with sessions held twice a month. These sessions will blend facilitator-led and student-led learning to encourage peer leadership. A unique aspect of the initiative is its multiplier effect, where secondary students mentor younger peers from Sekolah Kebangsaan Pulau Tuba, creating a self-sustaining ecosystem of knowledge and skills transfer.
Incorporating elements like gamification, digitalisation, and financial literacy, the programme also includes annual camps to foster character development and teamwork. Since its inception, Allianz Eco Quest has shown measurable impacts, such as improved English communication skills and positive behavioural changes among participants. To date, it has engaged 45 primary school learners and 30 alumni, many of whom now serve as facilitators.
