Fun(d) for Life Summit Puts Students in the Lead of Financial Literacy Movement

The Fun(d) for Life (FFL) programme is accelerating its impact on youth financial education, empowering students to take the lead in teaching money management skills. Now in its seventh edition, the initiative has reached more than 123,000 students nationwide through gamified, hands-on learning. In conjunction with Financial Literacy Month, schools across Malaysia used RM500 micro-grants to create peer-driven projects, from budgeting carnivals in Sabah to savings challenges in Kedah and expense-tracking tools in Terengganu.

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From these showcases, 100 students were selected to form the inaugural FFL Student Council. At the four-day FFL 2025 Summit in Kuala Lumpur, council members received facilitator training and conducted interactive workshops for their peers, marking a shift from teacher-led lessons to youth-led advocacy.

Programme Lead Alina Amir said the council reflects a growing culture of student-driven financial habits, supporting national efforts to strengthen financial capability among young Malaysians.

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