SARAWAK, 7 August 2025: Dutch Lady Milk Industries Berhad (DLMI) is turning
words into action, showing what purposeful corporate responsibility looks like in
practice.
At Sekolah Kebangsaan Beliong in rural Sarawak, the company’s top leadership led by Managing Director Veronika Utami, stood shoulder to shoulder with schoolchildren and
educators, not just to distribute milk, but to fulfil a promise made in both, contract and conscience.
Under the Sarawak School Milk Programme 2025–2029, DLMI will deliver 73 million
packs of milk to 77,000 students across the state over five years, but for DLMI, this
is far more than a logistical exercise. It is a living example of the company’s deep
belief that nourishing a generation starts with being present; physically, purposefully
and compassionately.
“Our journey didn’t start today,” said Utami. “From 2011 to 2024, Dutch Lady
delivered over 228 million packs of milk to schoolchildren nationwide. That track
record has built trust with parents, educators and policymakers. Now in Sarawak,
we’re going beyond compliance by fulfilling our responsibility with heart and
presence.”
DLMI’s management team was visibly engaged throughout the event, reinforcing the
company’s philosophy that leadership is not confined to boardrooms. Whether in urban
centres or remote villages, DLMI is making its purpose felt on the ground by showing
up, listening and working hand-in-hand with communities.
This commitment goes beyond nutrition. DLMI is also expanding its Program Murid
Angkat, an initiative launched in 2024 that offers sustained academic and personal
development support for underperforming students from Malaysia’s B40 income
group. The programme reflects DLMI’s holistic approach by recognising that children
need both, nourishment and opportunity to thrive.
“This is our proactive step to ensure no child is left behind,” added Utami. “Every child
deserves not only healthy nutrition but a real chance to succeed in school and life.
That’s the future we’re investing in.”
DLMI is setting a benchmark for what it means to be a values-driven corporate partner
by combining quality dairy nutrition with targeted educational support to shape a
healthier, more confident and capable generation of Malaysians.
“We’re not just delivering milk, we are showing up for our communities. We’re building
the Malaysia of tomorrow by helping to shape a generation that is prepared for the
future. And that is a future worth building”,” Utami concluded.
This statement not only reinforces DLMI’s immediate contributions in Sarawak, but
positions the company as a nation-building partner with a clear, long-term vision.
