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Ms Phillipa Yoong

Advocate for urban gardening and sustainable living, Phillipa Yoong, combined her background in sports, events and the outdoors with her love of nature to found Kebun Komuniti Hartamas in 2020. Initially a cosy neighbourhood garden from an underutilised green space, Kebun Komuniti Hartamas has since developed into a nationally recognised initiative to heal the earth and its relationship with Malaysian locals. Realising Phillipa’s vision, local residents meet regularly at the garden to connect, learn, and cultivate their own food.

Kebun Komuniti Hartamas has hosted a range of initiatives focused on organic gardening, composting, and sustainable agriculture to educate participants about environmental stewardship as well as empower them to take ownership of their food sources. Phillipa herself has been actively building partnerships with local schools and organisations to foster a healthy relationship with nature and self-sufficiency practices in Malaysians from a young age. Thus far, the collaborations have done exactly that with the implementation of school gardening programs, where children learn about the importance of biodiversity and healthy eating.

Phillipa’s work at Kebun Komuniti Hartamas has been exemplary of her commitment to creating sustainable urban environments and instilling a sense of belonging and collective responsibility. As she continues to nurture both plants and people, Phillipa Yoong remains a driving force in the movement toward greener, more sustainable cities.

Every small step can make a difference. Community is everything.

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