Setiabudi KL Crowned DIY Made Simple 2025 Champion with Kinetic Energy Tiles!

 The future of green energy is here, and it's powered by Malaysian students! Sekolah Menengah Setiabudi, Kuala Lumpur has been crowned the Champion of the DIY Made Simple 2025 competition, triumphing over 273 entries from 116 schools nationwide!

This annual contest, now in its ninth edition, is run by Yayasan MR D.I.Y. in collaboration with UMCares and the Ministry of Education, proving that education, creativity, and sustainability go perfectly hand-in-hand.

Meet Huzz Buzz: The Waste-to-Energy Masterpiece

The winning team from Setiabudi KL impressed the judges with their phenomenal "Huzz Buzz" project: eco-tiles (ekojubin) that literally turn footsteps into electricity! These innovative kinetic energy tiles capture movement to generate and store power, which can then be used to run small devices or improve school facilities—a game-changing solution!

The competition's theme, 'Waste to Energy: Innovate for a Greener Future,' successfully encouraged students to dream up practical solutions for transforming solid waste into reusable energy.

Inspiring the Next Generation of Innovators

The organizers emphasized that the competition is more than just a prize giveaway; it's a vital platform for skill-building and shaping a sustainable future.

Zaleha Mohd Mydin, CEO of Yayasan MR D.I.Y., highlighted the platform’s impact: "DIY Made Simple is more than a competition - it is a platform that equips students with real-world skills and inspires young Malaysians to shape a sustainable future."

The success is also a testament to strong institutional collaboration. As Associate Prof. ChM Dr. Noraini Ahmad, Director of Universiti Malaya Community Engagement Centre, noted: "It is essential for universities, government and non-government agencies, and corporations to unite in championing initiatives that bring lasting value to the community."

Victory Lap: Winners and Prizes!

The champions took home a fantastic RM4,000 cash prize, plus vouchers, a trophy, and a certificate!

Check out the top winners:

Place	School	Cash Prize
Champion	Sekolah Menengah Setiabudi, Kuala Lumpur	RM4,000
Second Place	SMK St Mary, Papar, Sabah	RM3,000
Third Place	Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Tamparuli, Sabah	RM2,000

• Social Media Stars: A huge shoutout to Kruss Synergy from SMK Krubong, Melaka, who swept both the Most-Liked Video and Most-Interesting Video special awards!

Since its beginning in 2017, the DIY Made Simple program has engaged over 8,000 students and received more than 5,000 project submissions, proving that Malaysian students are truly leading the charge in innovation and green technology!