ICDL is proud to announce that the Ministry of Education Malaysia (Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia, KPM) has recognised our annual ICDL Asia Digital Challenge student competition under the Physical Activity, Sports and Co-Curricular Assessment scheme (Pentaksiran Aktiviti Jasmani, Sukan dan Kokurikulum – PAJSK).
This recognition means that students who participated in the Digital Challenge from 2024 onwards through Danawa Education Sdn Bhd, an ICDL Accredited Test Centre, are eligible to earn official PAJSK points.
Award winners from across Asia celebrate their achievements at the 2024 ICDL Asia Digital Literacy Day held in Malaysia.
The PAJSK recognition points awarded to qualifying students are as follows:
- Participation Category I (Skor Pelibatan I)
- International Level (equivalent to Digital Challenge Grand Finals) = 20 points
- National Level (equivalent to Digital Challenge National Round) = 17 points
- Achievement (Skor Pencapaian)
| Level | Achievement | Equivalent in Digital Challenge | Points |
| International | Winner | Gold Award | 20 |
| Runner-up | Silver Award | 19 | |
| 3rd Place | Bronze Award | 18 | |
| National | Winner | Gold Award | 17 |
| Runner-up | Silver Award | 16 | |
| 3rd Place | Bronze Award | 15 |
Danawa Education team with some of the Malaysian award winners at the 2024 ICDL Asia Digital Literacy Day in Malaysia.
Strengthening Digital Education through Collaboration
The Ministry of Education’s recognition of the ICDL Asia Digital Challenge under the PAJSK framework marks a significant milestone for digital education in Malaysia. This acknowledgement reflects the Ministry’s strong support for credible, skills-based programmes that empower students to apply technology meaningfully in their learning journeys.
Danawa Education played a key role in facilitating this recognition through its ongoing collaboration with ICDL Asia and the Ministry of Education, ensuring that students’ achievements are formally acknowledged as part of their co-curricular development.
“A key part of our effort is advancing quality and credibility in digital education,” said Ms. Tan Yii Ying, CEO of Danawa Education. “This recognition affirms the Ministry’s confidence in the quality of our programmes and reinforces our shared commitment to preparing students for a digital future.”
Delivering the ICDL Asia Digital Challenge required close coordination among schools, teachers, and students within tight timelines, while ensuring minimal disruption to lessons and examinations.
“Our team worked closely with educators to keep everyone informed, meet strict deadlines, and provide timely support at every stage,” Ms. Tan added.
Looking ahead, Danawa Education aims to broaden awareness of the competition, particularly among public schools, to encourage wider participation and access to opportunities, including pathways to international competitions.
ICDL Asia Digital Challenge finalist presents his project to fellow students at his school, inspiring others to explore digital learning.
Empowering Learners through Digital Challenge
Students who took part in the 2024 Digital Challenge, as well as their parents and teachers, shared how the experience has strengthened confidence, creativity, and future readiness:
“The ICDL Asia Digital Challenge pushes students beyond the classroom, building confidence and global-standard digital skills,” said Mr. Muhammad Afiq Asri bin Seroji, a teacher at Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School. “It inspires learners to explore technology, think critically, and grow into future-ready individuals.”
“As parents, we recognise the importance of digital literacy for our children’s future,” shared Mdm Theodora Chiew, parent of a Gold Award winner. “The Challenge helped my son build problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity – skills that boosted his confidence both in school and beyond.”
Students completing ICDL eLearning modules and online assessments as part of the ICDL Asia Digital Challenge.
“This competition gave me an opportunity to explore artificial intelligence and understand global issues through the SDGs,” said Chua Tan Li Ming, student at Foon Yew High School, Johor Bahru. “The knowledge and tools I gained will continue to help me in my studies and future career.”
“The Digital Challenge gave me a chance to explore new digital tools and apply them in my school projects,” said Thaddaeus Wong Yun Xiang, student at SJKC Chung Hua No. 2, Sarawak. “It boosted my confidence in using technology and helped me build skills that will be useful for my future.”
“Participating in the ICDL Asia Digital Challenge helped me strengthen my digital skills and become more self-reliant,” said Ethan Thong Mynn Jien, student at Summit 2 Private School, Negeri Sembilan. “It was a meaningful experience that prepared me with essential skills for the future.”
Celebrating Malaysia’s Digital Talent
ICDL congratulates Danawa Education and all participating schools for their efforts in empowering Malaysian students through digital learning and global exposure. We hope that by equipping learners with the skills and confidence they need to succeed in today’s digital age, they will become tomorrow’s leaders of digital transformation in Malaysia and beyond.
About Danawa Education
Danawa Education is dedicated to building digital skills and future readiness, with a strong focus on education and youth development. We work with schools and institutions to strengthen digital literacy, AI awareness, and 21st-century skills through classes and experiences that are practical, engaging, and relatable. We design programs that address the needs of learners and educators. By combining structured training with relatable, hands-on experiences, we make digital learning practical and engaging, ensuring it fits naturally into classrooms while preparing students for opportunities beyond school.
Over the years, we have earned the trust of communities by delivering quality initiatives such as ICDL. This is part of our larger mission to contribute actively to Malaysia’s digital transformation by equipping learners and educators with the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the digital age.
For more information about Danawa Education, please visit www.danawaeducation.com.my
About ICDL
ICDL is a global social enterprise dedicated to raising digital competence standards in the workforce, education, and society. Our certification programmes, delivered through an active network in over 100 countries, enable individuals and organisations to assess, build, and certify their competence in the use of computers and digital tools to the globally recognised ICDL standard.
As a not-for-profit social enterprise, ICDL Foundation benefits from the unique support of experts from national computer societies and partners worldwide to develop vendor-independent standards, defining the skills and knowledge required to use digital technology effectively. We work with education and training partners, local and regional authorities, national governments, international development organisations, as well as public and private sector employers in all sectors, in the delivery of our programmes.
The quality and reputation of ICDL are built on almost 30 years of experience in delivering certification programmes to over 17 million people in more than 40 languages worldwide, with more than 2.5 million ICDL tests taken annually. Our success is maintained by our ongoing innovation in certification programme development, our commitment to rigorous test design methodologies, and consistent adherence to our quality assurance standards.
For more information about ICDL, please visit https://icdlasia.org/about-us/