OurStory
We are young Malaysians who refused to accept that talent and opportunity should be separated by circumstance. This is how we are changing that.
When we were students, we had dreams but nobody showed us the map.
We watched talented friends give up on their ambitions not because they lacked ability, but because they lacked access, guidance, and connection.
AfterSekolah was born from that frustration and from the belief that Malaysia's greatest untapped resource is its youth.
With love, The AfterSekolah Team
Life at AfterSekolah
How We Got Here
The Idea Sparks
A group of passionate young Malaysians noticed the gap. Talented students and TVET graduates were unable to connect with opportunities that matched their potential.
Joining SEEd.Lab
AfterSekolah joined the prestigious SEEd.Lab incubator, 4th cohort, supported by PETRONAS and Tata Consultancy Services to refine our mission and build something real.
Building Together
Alongside fellow social enterprises like Teman Malaysia, Enoku, and Aqufish, we began crafting a platform that truly listens to what youth need.
What's Next
Our platform is growing. We are connecting students, TVET graduates, and employers across Malaysia, creating pathways that transform lives.
Meet the Team
Real people, real passion, real impact.
Wardah Nor
Co-founder, Public Relations Officer
Interpersonal Communication graduate with experience in CSR, event management and strategic relations. Committed to building impactful initiatives to empower youth and communities.
Syahidah Zulkarnain
Co-founder, Community Engagement Officer
Youth NGO founder and former Member of the Youth Parliament of Malaysia, advocating for community support with a focus on at-risk youth.
Aqil Zafran
Co-founder, Youth Development Officer
Business Management graduate from Universiti Kuala Lumpur and founder of Pertubuhan Kebajikan Projek Ihsan, actively empowering underprivileged youth through education and TVET.
Ellyna Merican
Co-founder, Strategic Partnerships
MBA graduate and experienced entrepreneur in marketing and human resources. Founder of Kompostri, a startup that converts food waste into compost and plants.
Adi Asyraf
Program Officer
Engineering and business professional with experience in corporate training, higher education, business development and industry engagement, with expertise in TVET, WBL, strategic partnerships and industry-based youth talent development.
Gerard Tan
UI/UX Designer
Software Engineering graduate with experience building technology, AI and agritech solutions, actively leading youth, volunteer and community development initiatives through organisations like Rotaract and AIESEC.
Become part of the story
The story is still being written. Come and join us.