When KITS Malaysia, a youth led social club run by university students, reached out to us to be part of their “Steps to Success: On the Job” programme, we didn’t hesitate. Their mission to expose school students to real world careers across different industries is one we deeply resonate with. We want to take a moment to applaud the KITS team for putting together such a meaningful initiative, one that encourages students to explore their potential and envision a future driven by purpose.
As part of the programme, we had the pleasure of welcoming 11 bright and curious Form 3 students from Victoria Institution to Sunway XFarms HQ at FutureX, for a hands on, half day workshop on sustainable agriculture and urban farming.
The day began with an introduction to XFarms, where students learned about the food security challenges Malaysia is currently facing and why growing your own food is becoming increasingly important. We also introduced them to various farming techniques including hydroponics, aquaponics, and how these innovations are reshaping agriculture in cities.
After the talk, students toured our very first 3,000 sq. ft. outdoor greenhouse, where they got a behind the scenes look at how a commercial hydroponic farm operates. From understanding crop cycles to the infrastructure needed for a farm to function, they were given real insight into how farms are built, maintained, and scaled.
In the second session, students applied what they learned through a group activity, where each team was tasked with designing a farm that could benefit a community of their choice. This exercise challenged them to think critically, creatively, and with empathy. We were thrilled to see their enthusiasm as they asked questions about farm costs, crop timelines, and system maintenance, proving just how engaged and forward thinking these young minds are.
At just 15 years old, these students are already thinking about their future careers. We hope this workshop offered them both knowledge and inspiration to explore meaningful paths, whether in sustainability, agriculture, or beyond. We’re grateful to KITS for allowing us to play a role in shaping these conversations, and we wish every student the very best on their journey ahead.
