JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 2 – Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), in partnership with the Institute of Engineering Malaysia – UTM Student Section (IEM-UTM SS), has kicked off an impactful community outreach effort through the UTM X Electrical Safety Awareness Program 2025, bringing essential electrical safety education to primary school pupils at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Taman Skudai Baru. The initiative, conducted under the SKEF2023 Electrical Energy Literacy course offered by Faculty of Electrical Engineering (FKE), fully organized by Year 2 students, who applied their academic knowledge in a real-world learning environment.
A total of 13 student organizers were involved in planning and executing the program, taking responsibility for logistics, communication, activity coordination, and crowd management. Guided by course advisor Dr. Nurul Nadia Ibrahim and Ts. Dr. Nur Ayeesha Qisteena Muzir, the event was crafted to make electrical energy literacy simple, enjoyable, and engaging for pupils from Year 4 to Year 6. Members of IEM-UTM SS contributed significantly by delivering expert presentations that covered key areas such as household electrical hazards, safe appliance handling, and practical energy-saving behaviours that students can apply at home.
The program began with a lively ice-breaking session that helped students get comfortable before transitioning into a one-hour interactive knowledge-sharing segment led by IEM-UTM SS. During this session, pupils learned how electricity works, why energy conservation matters, and how to identify dangerous electrical situations in everyday life. The fun continued with activity-based learning, including the popular Hot Potato Challenge and an Electrical Safety Bingo game, both specifically designed to reinforce safety concepts in a playful and memorable way.
In line with several United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the program supports SDG 4: Quality Education by ensuring accessible learning, SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy through lessons on efficient energy use, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption by promoting mindful usage of electricity, and SDG 13: Climate Action, emphasizing the link between energy consumption and environmental impact.
To evaluate the program’s effectiveness, pre- and post-event surveys were administered to the pupils. Responses revealed a clear and measurable improvement in their understanding of electrical safety, awareness of energy-saving practices, and confidence in recognizing unsafe electrical conditions. This positive outcome demonstrated that the program successfully enhanced students’ knowledge while encouraging safer habits at home and in school.
The event concluded with a cheerful prize-giving ceremony, where winners of the quizzes and colouring contests were celebrated. A group photo session followed, marking the success of the collaborative initiative and capturing the joyful participation of the pupils.
Beyond its impact on primary school students, the project also provided valuable experiential learning for UTM undergraduates. By managing a real community program, they strengthened their leadership, communication, teamwork, and event-coordination skills—core competencies essential for future professional growth. The initiative also further strengthened UTM’s commitment to community engagement, sustainability, and the promotion of educational excellence.
Source: UTM NewsHub
