An Initiative by Kop SDG

Malaysian changemakers,
one story at a time.

Lestari shares real stories of cooperative members and communities advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across Malaysia — no big campaigns, just work that genuinely makes a difference.

IG · Reel
A man helped identify issues that led to 1,500+ projects across Malaysia.

How one person became the link between grassroots problems and solutions at scale.

IG · Reel
This woman will change how you look at used cooking oil.

Recycling used cooking oil into skincare products — a circular economy at the community level.

IG · Reel
When everyone else saw rubbish, this woman saw a way to change lives.

A neighbourhood upcycling effort that has since grown into a bigger initiative.

GAPS · EP6
Rafidah Ahmad & Izdihar Janna share their experience of Malaysia’s education system.

The GAPS interview series brings student and founder voices into an open conversation.

IG · Reel
Social work is now officially recognised as a profession in Malaysia.

After years of advocacy — here’s what this change actually means.

IG · Reel
This man was carrying a box full of clay. Turns out it’s tied to mental health.

Craft therapy as a space for healing — a story that started with a simple street observation.

5,000+
Followers, organic
5
Months since launch
33+
Stories published
3+
SDGs per project
Our Mission

The good work of our cooperative members, told as it really is.

Lestari exists to tell the real stories of members of Koperasi Matlamat Pembangunan Lestari Berhad (Kop SDG) — entrepreneurs, volunteers, and communities driving impactful projects across Malaysia.

We started in March 2026 with no ad budget, and grew organically to over 5,000 followers within 5 months — proof that honest community stories can carry themselves.

“Malaysian changemakers, one story at a time. Follow stories of fellow Malaysians making our lives better.”
Every Project, More Than One SDG

Every story is backed by at least 3 SDGs.

01No Poverty
03Good Health
08Decent Work
11Sustainable Cities
12Responsible Consumption
17Partnerships

Illustrative SDG mapping by story theme — full mapping follows the actual project.

Follow Our Journey

Three platforms, one mission.

Instagram

The main home for changemaker stories — reels, carousels, and the GAPS series.

TikTok

Short-form content for wider reach with younger Malaysian audiences.

YouTube

Changemaker stories in full-length format and in-depth interviews.

Support the members we feature.

Lestari started with stories. The next step: connecting our audience directly to the products and projects of our cooperative members.