Yayasan Didik Negara
Yayasan Didik Negara is a Malaysian non-profit foundation operating under the Ministry of Education that distributes education aid, devices, and digital platforms to schools, students, and teachers nationwide through corporate CSR partnerships and government funding.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2021
- HeadquartersPutrajaya, Malaysia
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Yayasan Didik Negara does
Yayasan Didik Negara (YDN) is a private non-profit foundation established in 2021 under Malaysia's Ministry of Education (Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia, KPM), headquartered in Putrajaya. The foundation operates as KPM's official implementing arm for distributing education aid and channeling corporate social responsibility contributions to Malaysian schools, students, and educators. Its three focus areas are students (with emphasis on B40 and asnaf beneficiaries), teachers, and schools, spanning all school types — national (SK), national-type (SJKC, SJKT), religious schools, and teacher training institutions — across all Malaysian states.
YDN's product portfolio centers on three purpose-built digital assets: (1) ePIBG Sekolah Digital, a school management platform that connects administrators, teachers, parents, and Parent-Teacher Associations (PIBG) for announcements, communication, meetings, and PIBG administration; (2) Didik Tab (DT24+), a 10.1-inch Android tablet (octa-core, 128GB ROM, 4GB RAM, IPS display) customized for the KPM ecosystem and distributed to students; and (3) DIDIK2U, a centralized platform pre-launched in June 2026 with DGI Era Sdn. Bhd. to digitalize the application, management, and monitoring of education aid. Underlying infrastructure supports the Ministry's Digital Education Policy (Dasar Pendidikan Digital).
YDN's business model is non-commercial: all programs are provided free of charge to beneficiaries, funded instead through government allocations, corporate CSR partnerships, and Zakat distributions. The foundation coordinates a network of 30+ corporate partners — including Petronas Foundation, McDonald's Malaysia/RMHC, AEON Foundation, MITRA, Marrybrown, Farm Fresh, Dutch Lady, Lenovo, Celcomdigi, and Farm Fresh — to deliver devices, school construction (e.g., RM4.3M projects at two SJKT schools), Smart Classrooms, nutrition programs, back-to-school kits, and welfare support. Distribution occurs through the KPM bureaucracy (federal, JPN state, PPD district, schools) rather than commercial channels.
Yayasan Didik Negara firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Yayasan Didik Negara
- Legal name
- Yayasan Didik Negara
- Website
- https://yayasandidik.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2021
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- Yayasan Didik Negara is a Malaysian non-profit foundation operating under the Ministry of Education that distributes education aid, devices, and digital platforms to schools, students, and teachers nationwide through corporate CSR partnerships and government funding.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Yayasan Didik Negara industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Educational Foundation Services
- NAICS
- Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (61171)
- SIC
- Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Computer & Office Equipment (3570)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Learning Device Ecosystems & 1:1 Program Solutions (Devices, MDM, Charging) (EDAJAMAL)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Learning Management Systems (LMS) & Digital Classrooms (EDAJAMAA), IT & AV Hardware Procurement (Computers, Displays, Projectors, Interactive Panels) (EDAEAIAD)
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Where Yayasan Didik Negara is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Putrajaya
- HQ country
- Malaysia
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices1 record
Markets served
Yayasan Didik Negara business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels8 records
Yayasan Didik Negara product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Yayasan Didik Negara operates as the official implementing foundation under Malaysia's Ministry of Education (KPM), coordinating the distribution of digital devices (Didik Tab DT24+), Smart Classroom infrastructure, school management software (ePIBG Sekolah Digital), and education aid management platforms (DIDIK2U) to schools, students and teachers nationwide. All products and programs are provided free of charge to beneficiaries through corporate partnerships, government allocations and donations.
Product overview
Yayasan Didik Negara offers a portfolio of educational technology products including ePIBG Sekolah Digital (a school management platform connecting schools, teachers, parents, and PIBG), Didik Tab (DT24+) tablet devices for students, and the DIDIK2U digital platform for managing education assistance distribution. The organization operates as a foundation under Malaysia's Ministry of Education, facilitating various educational programs and distributing technology to support digital transformation in Malaysian schools.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ePIBG Sekolah Digital: A school management platform connecting schools, teachers, parents, and PIBG (Parent-Teacher Association) for digital school management including announcements, communication, meetings, and PIBG management.
- DIDIK Tab (DT24)
- DIDIK2U
Products and services
- ePIBG Sekolah Digital A school management platform that connects school administrators, teachers, parents and PIBG (Parent-Teacher Association) in one secure and efficient digital system. Handles announcements, communication, meetings and PIBG management digitally. Provided free to Malaysian schools under KPM.
- Didik Tab (DT24+) A 10.1-inch IPS Android tablet (Model DT24+) customized for educational use under the Ministry of Education Malaysia ecosystem, featuring an octa-core processor, 128GB ROM, and 4GB RAM. Distributed to students and educators to support digital learning.
- DIDIK2U Platform A centralized digital platform that streamlines the application, management and monitoring of education aid distribution, providing a systematic, user-friendly and accountable system for distributing educational assistance to eligible recipients. Developed in collaboration with DGI Era Sdn. Bhd.
Quantifiable outcome
- 25,000 primary school students received RM1.5 million in school supplies through McDonald's/RMHC partnership
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Companies that use Yayasan Didik Negara
Customer profileNamed customers13 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Yayasan Didik Negara technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
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Feature4 records
Yayasan Didik Negara partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
45 partnerships are on record, tiered major and minor.
- DGI Era Sdn. Bhd.majorDGI Era and YDN signed an MoU for the strategic development and launch of the DIDIK2U platform — a centralized digital system for managing education aid applications, distribution and monitoring. DGI Era's CEO Zulfikar Ali co-officiated the pre-launch ceremony with YDN's CEO.
- SURE Expo Services Sdn. Bhd.majorYDN and SURE Expo Services signed an MoU on 9 June 2026 to help SPM leavers plan their educational pathways, professional certifications, skills development and career options. The partnership also includes CSR initiatives such as educational equipment donations, learning assistance, school empowerment programs, and student capacity building.
- Dutch Lady Milk Industries Berhad (DLMI)majorDLMI and YDN launched the DLeX (Digital Learning Experience) Program — a strategic initiative combining nutrition support and digital education transformation, aligned with KPM's goals of producing digitally literate and physically healthy students.
- Marrybrown MalaysiamajorMarrybrown Malaysia partnered with YDN for multiple CSR programs including the 'Pek Kembali Ke Sekolah' program benefiting 300 Pontian students, the 'Peduli Insan' initiative supporting 600+ students across 10 schools, and ongoing school supply donations. Marrybrown is referred to as YDN's 'strategic partner' (rakan strategik).
- EDGEPOINT Infrastructure Sdn BhdminorEDGEPOINT Infrastructure partnered with YDN to donate to asnaf students during the KPM Jaulah Ramadan Negeri Pahang program at SMK Sultanah Hajjah Kalsom, demonstrating corporate responsibility in education welfare.
- MITRA (Unit Transformasi Masyarakat India Malaysia) - National ExpansionmajorMITRA and YDN partnership expanded to provide Smart Board ICT equipment to 387 SJKT schools nationwide, with 400 units planned across the country, benefiting Tamil national-type schools in their digital education transformation.
- Marrybrown Malaysia (Pek Kembali Ke Sekolah Melaka)majorYDN collaborated with Marrybrown for the 'Pek Kembali Ke Sekolah' program distributing school supply packages to 6 schools in Melaka: SK Air Merbau, SK Seri Bemban, SK Kelebang Besar, SK Batu Berendam, SK Alor Gajah 1, and SK Masjid Tanah.
- Marrybrown Malaysia (School Supply Partnership)majorMarrybrown provided school supply packages to B40 students at SK Bukit Jawa in collaboration with YDN's Wakalah Zakat distribution event, demonstrating ongoing CSR partnership.
- MITRA (Unit Transformasi Masyarakat India Malaysia)majorMITRA partnered with YDN and KPM to deliver Smart Board ICT equipment to 45 Tamil National-Type Schools (SJKT) in Negeri Sembilan, with plans to expand the initiative nationwide (387 schools, 400 units total), supporting digital transformation of Tamil-medium schools.
- Lenovo MalaysiaminorLenovo Malaysia donated 10 Chromebooks to 10 B40 students through YDN during the Karnival Mini Pendidikan MADANI in Johor, supporting digital access for underprivileged students.
- SNS Network (M) Sdn BhdminorSNS Network provided laptop donations (JOI brand) to SK Sijangkang Jaya through YDN's strategic partnership, aiming to enhance digital literacy among primary school students and support 21st-century education goals.
- Yayasan AEON MalaysiamajorAEON Malaysia Foundation and YDN jointly launched the Smart Classroom project, providing 40 selected schools across Malaysia with fully equipped digital classrooms featuring modern technology and access to digital learning resources. The initiative aimed to bridge the digital divide between urban and rural schools.
- McDonald's Malaysia and Ronald McDonald's House Charities (RMHC)majorMcDonald's Malaysia and Ronald McDonald's House Charities partnered with YDN to distribute the 'Pek Kembali Ke Sekolah' (Back to School Package) program benefiting 25,000 primary school students nationwide (worth RM1.5 million), with 1,500 students from Sarawak alone receiving supplies through YDN's school network coordination.
- UMW Holdings BerhadminorUMW Holdings partnered with YDN for the 'Program Inisiatif Pucuk Hijau' mangrove planting program at Langkawi, Kedah, involving students from SMK Tunku Putra and SMK Ayer Hangat. Also mentioned in YDN's corporate partner network for school support programs.
- Farm Fresh (Dutch Lady Milk Industries Berhad)majorFarm Fresh (Dutch Lady Milk Industries) partnered with YDN through its 'Pusat Multidimensi' initiative establishing multidimensional centers in schools, providing tuition classes, healthy meals, and free milk for selected students. Also donated Raya money to asnaf students at KPM events.
- Petronas Foundation (Yayasan Petronas)majorYayasan Petronas donated school uniform sets and supplies to 21,000 students across Malaysia through the YDN-coordinated 'Pek Kembali Ke Sekolah' 2023 program, distributed at a ceremony officiated by the Minister of Education.
- Paynet Network Malaysia Sdn BhdminorPaynet Network Malaysia partnered with YDN for the 'Kempen Kampus Tanpa Tunai' (Cashless Campus Campaign) third series in 2025, conducting visits to 27 teacher training institutions (IPG) nationwide to promote cashless payment awareness among student teachers.
- Yayasan Guru Tun Hussein Onn (YGTHO)majorYGTHO has partnered with YDN in multiple programs, donating smart boards to schools (SMK Sungai Pusu, SMISTA, Johor schools) and notebooks alongside YDN's device donations. Also provided 'duit raya' (festive cash gifts) to asnaf students at various KPM events.
- Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP)minorDBP partnered with YDN at multiple events to donate books to schools, promoting reading culture and enriching learning resources for students at various KPM and YDN functions.
- RHB Islamic BerhadminorRHB Islamic Berhad, as YDN's strategic partner, donated to students during the KPM Jaulah Ramadan 2025 program at SESTA, Perak, as part of YDN's corporate partnership network.
- Majlis Agama Islam Wilayah Persekutuan (MAIWP)majorMAIWP partnered with YDN for the Wakalah Zakat KPM program, distributing DT24 devices to Muslim students (asnaf/B40) through Zakat funds, with YDN serving as the implementing agency. MAIWP also ran the 'Rintis Program Makanan Tambahan MAIWP' at schools in WP Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya.
- Pharmaniaga BerhadminorPharmaniaga partnered with YDN and KPM for the 'Ziarah Guru Sakit' (Sick Teacher Visit) program in Sarawak, providing a transfer wheelchair to Cikgu Mohd Khairil Fitrie who had served 35 years as a teacher before illness forced his retirement.
- Loob Holdings Sdn. Bhd. (Tealive)minorLoob Holdings Sdn. Bhd. (parent company of Tealive bubble tea brand) is listed among YDN's corporate partners and collaborates on education support initiatives.
- CelcomdigiminorCelcomdigi is listed among YDN's corporate partners contributing to the education ecosystem under KPM.
- F&N (Fraser & Neave)minorF&N is listed among YDN's corporate partners for education support under KPM.
- Yayasan TMminorYayasan TM is listed among YDN's corporate partners for education support under KPM.
- Bank Islam Malaysia BerhadminorBank Islam Malaysia Berhad is listed among YDN's corporate partners for education support under KPM.
- Bank Muamalat Malaysia BerhadminorBank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad is listed among YDN's corporate partners for education support under KPM.
- Takaful MalaysiaminorTakaful Malaysia is listed among YDN's corporate partners for education support under KPM.
- Etiqa Family Takaful BerhadminorEtiqa Family Takaful Berhad donated Zakat to asnaf students in Putrajaya through YDN's partnership network.
- EkuinasminorEkuinas is listed among YDN's corporate partners for education support under KPM.
- Felda Global Ventures Holdings BerhadminorFelda Global Ventures Holdings Berhad is listed among YDN's corporate partners for education support under KPM.
- PharmaniagaminorPharmaniaga is listed among YDN's corporate partners for education support under KPM.
- IJM LandminorIJM Land is listed among YDN's corporate partners for education support under KPM.
- AirbusminorAirbus is listed among YDN's corporate partners for education support under KPM.
- Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) MalaysiamajorRMHC Malaysia partnered with McDonald's Malaysia and YDN for the 'Pek Kembali Ke Sekolah' program benefiting 25,000 primary school students with RM1.5 million in school supplies across Malaysia.
- UMW Holdings Berhad (Additional Reference)minorUMW Holdings Berhad is listed among YDN's corporate partners for education support under KPM.
- CanggihminorCanggih is listed among YDN's corporate partners for education support under KPM.
- PNMB (Perbadanan Nasional Berhad)minorPNMB (Perbadanan Nasional Berhad) is listed among YDN's corporate partners for education support under KPM.
- Yayasan Sukarelawan Siswa (YSS)minorYayasan Sukarelawan Siswa is listed among YDN's corporate partners for education support under KPM.
- Red OneminorRed One is listed among YDN's corporate partners for education support under KPM.
- Bask BearminorBask Bear is listed among YDN's corporate partners for education support under KPM.
- JaxerminorJaxer is listed among YDN's corporate partners for education support under KPM.
- DelcolminorDelcol is listed among YDN's corporate partners for education support under KPM.
- THETA EdgeminorTHETA Edge is listed among YDN's corporate partners for education support under KPM.
Scale indicators19 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Yayasan Didik Negara competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC): MDEC is a government agency driving Malaysia's digital economy, with significant K-12 digital education initiatives. Like YDN, MDEC channels public-private programs to schools and acts as a national coordinating body for edtech adoption.
- Yayasan Petronas: Yayasan Petronas is a major corporate foundation funding education programs in Malaysia, including the 21,000-student uniform distribution through YDN. While larger and corporate-funded, it operates in the same education-CSR-facilitation space as YDN.
- Yayasan Guru Tun Hussein Onn (YGTHO): YGTHO is an existing YDN partner foundation focused on teacher welfare and school support, donating devices and smart boards. Operates very similarly to YDN as a foundation channeling resources to Malaysian schools.
- Yayasan Hasanah: Yayasan Hasanah is a Malaysian foundation with education as a core pillar, channeling corporate and institutional resources into national education outcomes. Most comparable to YDN in mandate (foundation distributing education aid) and in partner coordination model.
- MITRA (Unit Transformasi Masyarakat India Malaysia): MITRA is a Malaysian government unit that has partnered with YDN to deliver nationwide Smart Board ICT equipment to 387 SJKT schools. Similar government-mandated, school-targeted digital infrastructure deployment at scale.
- FrogAsia (YTL Communications): FrogAsia runs one of Malaysia's largest 1:1 device and learning platform programs for schools under the YTL group, very closely comparable to YDN's DT24+ tablet distribution and ePIBG school management offerings. Both operate as channels for digital learning at scale in Malaysian schools.
Emerging players
- UNICEF Malaysia: UNICEF Malaysia runs education programs targeting underprivileged children, including digital learning and school supplies. Overlaps with YDN's B40/asnaf student support mission and CSR facilitation of education aid.
Broad incumbents
- Microsoft Education: Microsoft Education provides device, LMS, and productivity ecosystems to schools globally, including Malaysia. It is a broad incumbent whose classroom and device offerings overlap with YDN's DT24+ and ePIBG, though operating at much larger scale.
- Google for Education: Google for Education offers Chromebooks, Google Classroom, and Workspace for Education widely adopted in Malaysian schools. Comparable as a global edtech platform with 1:1 device and classroom management capabilities parallel to YDN's offerings.
- Khazanah Nasional: Khazanah is Malaysia's sovereign wealth fund with education-focused initiatives (e.g., K-12 STEM programs, scholarship pipelines). It is a much larger government-affiliated institution with overlapping education development goals but broader economic mandate.
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Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
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Frequently asked questions about Yayasan Didik Negara
What does Yayasan Didik Negara do?
Yayasan Didik Negara operates as the official implementing foundation under Malaysia's Ministry of Education (KPM), coordinating the distribution of digital devices (Didik Tab DT24+), Smart Classroom infrastructure, school management software (ePIBG Sekolah Digital), and education aid management platforms (DIDIK2U) to schools, students and teachers nationwide. All products and programs are provided free of charge to beneficiaries through corporate partnerships, government allocations and donations.
Is Yayasan Didik Negara a public or private company?
Yayasan Didik Negara is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.
When was Yayasan Didik Negara founded?
Yayasan Didik Negara was founded in 2021. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Yayasan Didik Negara based?
Yayasan Didik Negara is headquartered in Putrajaya, Malaysia, in the Asia region.
Who are Yayasan Didik Negara's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), Yayasan Petronas, Yayasan Guru Tun Hussein Onn (YGTHO), Yayasan Hasanah, MITRA (Unit Transformasi Masyarakat India Malaysia) and FrogAsia (YTL Communications). UNICEF Malaysia is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Microsoft Education, Google for Education and Khazanah Nasional.
Does Yayasan Didik Negara have an API?
No public API is recorded for Yayasan Didik Negara.
What industry is Yayasan Didik Negara in?
Yayasan Didik Negara's product category is Educational Foundation Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAJAMAL, Learning Device Ecosystems & 1:1 Program Solutions (Devices, MDM, Charging), with a secondary code of EDAJAMAA, Learning Management Systems (LMS) & Digital Classrooms. Its NAICS code is 611710 and its SIC code is 8200.