Funding Source
Grant Amount
Project Duration
: Iskandar Puteri Low-Carbon Community Grant Programme 2025
: RM22,000 (under Sustainable Waste Management Category)
: August 2025 – January 2026 (6 months)
Funding Source : Iskandar Puteri Low-Carbon Community Grant Programme 2025
Grant Amount : RM22,000 (under Sustainable Waste Management Category)
Project Duration : August 2025 – January 2026 (6 months)
About RE-KAYU:
RE: KAYU is a Malaysian-based social enterprise that aims to uphold sustainability throughout the ASEAN region. They believe in creating an environmental and social impact by enabling underprivileged youths from Malaysia’s low-income families to create
beautiful upcycled wooden furniture from recycled wood. RE: KAYU was created after the COVID-19 pandemic further exacerbated the living situations for local communities, particularly the lower-income groups. These groups lived in local public housing and were unable to afford basic furniture. Poor living conditions are among the factors that affect individuals’ physical and mental health. RE: KAYU aims to help these affected groups by providing the youths with a sense of purpose through mentorship and employment.
Introduction:
The Iskandar Puteri Circular Community 5.0 (IPCC 5.0) is a community-led circular economy initiative by social enterprise RE-KAYU, supported by the Iskandar Puteri LowCarbon Community Grant Programme. With a total grant of RM22,000, this project seeks to address the challenge of wood waste by repurposing discarded timber into functional, marketable products. Aligned with the Low Carbon Society Blueprint for Iskandar Puteri 2025, IPCC 5.0 aims to cultivate a low-carbon, inclusive, and resilient local community by combining sustainability with economic empowerment. The initiative mobilises youth and marginalized groups in Iskandar Puteri to develop hands-on carpentry and upcycling skills through structured training and community workshops.
Project Objectives:
- Promote circular economy practices through waste wood recycling and upcycling.
- Empower B40 youth, at-risk youth, ex-convict, and unemployed individuals with
woodworking and entrepreneurial skills. - Divert wood waste from landfills and reduce environmental impact.
- Generate supplementary income for participants through the sale of upcycled
products. - Raise public awareness about sustainable living through hands-on DIY workshops
and community engagement.
Expected Outcomes:
- Minimum of 100 kg of wood waste recycled.
- 60 beneficiaries trained in woodworking and upcycling.
- Establishment of a community micro-production hub.
- Development and sale of up to 30 reclaimed wooden furniture/handmade wooden
products - Hosting of three public engagement events (workshops and exhibitions).
- Collection of impact testimonials to be used for final reporting and promotional
purposes.
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Implementation Plan:
- Location: PPR Melana Indah and Flat Kenari Kangkar Pulai
- Trainers: RE-KAYU Team, UTHM Pagoh Campus & UTM Kuala Lumpur
- Participants: Local B40 youth, single mothers, unemployed adults
- Monitoring: Monthly progress reports, photos, participant attendance, and impact
measurement - Sustainability Plan: A portion of product sales will support ongoing training and
production cycles post-project - Partnerships: KRT Block 5,6 & 7 PPR Melana Indah, Perbadanan Pengurusan
Kenari Kangkar Pulai, Kelab Bandar Kita JB, SW Corp Johor, Pusat Khidmat Rakyat
Parlimen Pulai, Ahli Majlis Zon 23-Sutera Utama, Pusat Khidmat DUN Kota Iskandar
UTM Kuala Lumpur and UTHM Campus Pagoh, Muar
Conclusion:
IPCC 5.0 is more than just a recycling initiative; it is a platform for building inclusive green economies. By merging environmental responsibility with social impact, this project aspires to turn waste into wealth, empower underserved communities, and make Iskandar Puteri a model of sustainable urban living.
For further details or follow-up, please contact:
Faizal Ayob (012-2956759)
Co-Founder, RE-KAYU
Asna Nabihah (013-584 0846)
PR Communication, RE-KAYU
Allan Ng (012-221 7484)
Youth Training & DIY Workshop, RE-KAYU
Email: hello@re-kayu.com
Web: https://www.re-kayu.com
I recently purchased this product and couldn't be happier. The quality is outstanding and it arrived much faster than expected. The customer service team was very responsive and helpful. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for reliability and excellence.
I recently purchased this product and couldn't be happier. The quality is outstanding and it arrived much faster than expected. The customer service team was very responsive and helpful. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for reliability and excellence.
I recently purchased this product and couldn't be happier. The quality is outstanding and it arrived much faster than expected. The customer service team was very responsive and helpful. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for reliability and excellence.
We’re RE:KAYU, a proud social enterprise based in Klang Valley, Malaysia. At RE:KAYU, we believe that every piece of wood has a story and a second chance.
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