Iskul Sama DiLaut Omadal

Iskul Sama DiLaut Omadal 📚 Literacy for All. The Bajau Laut sea nomads have been residing in the Coral Triangle for centuries. Unfortunately, many of them are not recognised in Malaysia.

One Stateless Child At A Time 🙇‍♂️ 📍Pulau Omadal, Sabah
🌊 Education • Healthcare • Marine Conservation • Waste Management • Media & Production • Documentation 💪
🌟 2026 Grant recipient: Yayasan Hasanah and M*F | Yayasan MySGD Sekolah Bajau Laut Omadal is also known as Iskul Sama DiLaut Omadal (in the Bajau language), is a community based children led school for the undocumented Bajau Laut (Sama Di

Laut) children who are in Pulau Omadal, Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia. They are undocumented, hence they cannot move around freely. They are subsistence fishermen. Many of them do not know Bahasa Malaysia (BM), the national language of the country they reside in. Hence, this school hopes to provide the children with basic language skill in BM, simple arithmetic and art classes. The classes will be conducted by the Bajau children who are living in the same island. If you would like to donate, please go here: https://goo.gl/CLhLYE.

ARTS & CULTURE CLASSYesterday, our Arts and Culture class was conducted as part of the weekly session held every Wednesd...
16/04/2026

ARTS & CULTURE CLASS

Yesterday, our Arts and Culture class was conducted as part of the weekly session held every Wednesday, involving 5 morning classes. This class provides students with the opportunity to explore various elements of art in a fun and engaging environment.

Among the modules included in this class are:
✨ Visual arts (drawing & coloring)
🎬 Film analysis
🎤 Learning and singing songs together
🎶 Music instrument (ukulele, xylophone & cajon)
🎭 Acting (Drama play & theater game)

During the recent session, students were given two group tasks:

🖌️ Task 1:
Each group was required to create a group name and design their own logo on mahjong paper. They then presented their work and explained the meaning behind their logo. This activity helped to build students’ confidence and improve their communication skills.

🏫 Task 2:
Each group was asked to create their “dream school” model using clay. They were given full freedom to design and build creatively based on their imagination.

Through these activities, students were able to strengthen teamwork while enhancing their imagination and creativity. The outcomes were incredibly creative, unique, and inspiring!

Special thanks to Yayasan MySDG for sponsoring materials and equipment for our literacy programme, helping us create a more conducive learning environment.

What happens when someone needs urgent medical care, but has no IC?Ansang, 19, suffered a serious head injury on one of ...
12/03/2026

What happens when someone needs urgent medical care, but has no IC?

Ansang, 19, suffered a serious head injury on one of the nearby islands. The wound was severe, exposing part of the skull, and without timely medical intervention his life could have been at risk.

His family brought him to Omadal Island, where a relative happens to be one of our students, hoping to find help.
On 22 February, our assistant teacher and Iskul team member, Bilkuin, began the journey to get Ansang medical treatment. They travelled from Omadal to Hospital Semporna, and were later referred to Hospital Tawau for a CT scan and surgery. Ansang remained in hospital until 6 March.

Throughout this time, Bilkuin stayed by his side. He helped him bathe, brought food, and translated between doctors and Ansang.

We are proud of Bilkuin — an Iskul team member and a stateless teacher who was once our student, able to support Ansang through the entire process.
Over the past decade, we have watched him grow into a confident young adult who can navigate systems that are often out of reach for his community.
It is a quiet reminder that education does more than open opportunities — it equips communities to care for one another.

Many stateless community members do not speak Malay fluently, and without someone like Bilkuin they would struggle to communicate with doctors and hospital staff during emergencies like this.

The total cost of Ansang’s treatment was RM7,407. His family contributed what they could toward the medical expenses, but much of the cost was covered by our healthcare funds.

We are grateful to the staff at Hospital Semporna and Hospital Tawau who helped make Ansang’s recovery possible.

For stateless communities, reaching medical care is a hurdle in itself. When emergencies happen, there is rarely a safety net.
This time, we were able to help. But situations like this happen more often than people realise — and organisations like Iskul cannot carry this responsibility alone.

CORAL CLEANING & MONITORING ACTIVITY (12 FEBRUARY)On 12 February, a coral cleaning and monitoring activity was successfu...
23/02/2026

CORAL CLEANING & MONITORING ACTIVITY (12 FEBRUARY)

On 12 February, a coral cleaning and monitoring activity was successfully carried out by divers from the Iskul Conservation Marine Group, with support from the Larapan Marine Conservation Group.

This activity was conducted to ensure the rehabilitation sites remain in good condition, as well as to monitor the growth and survival of transplanted coral fragments.

Activity Overview
The dives were divided into two sessions:
• First session: Focused on cleaning the coral spider frame area
• Second session: Focused on cleaning the coral cookies area

Monitoring Results
From the monitoring conducted:
• A total of 16 coral fragments were replaced at the spider frame
• 3 coral cookies were found dead and 1 was bleached after falling from the table
• The remaining coral fragments were alive and in stable condition

Field Challenges
Some coral fragments on the spider frame died due to:
• Loose bindings, causing fragments to detach
• Evidence of poison fishing activity, which negatively impacts the coral ecosystem

Conclusion
This activity is important to ensure the success of coral restoration efforts. Continuous monitoring and proper installation techniques are essential to improve coral survival rates.

The collaboration between dive groups reflects a strong commitment to protecting and restoring our marine ecosystems.

Di pulau yang akses kesihatannya terhad, setiap pembantu kesihatan yang terlatih membawa harapan baharu untuk komuniti.A...
23/02/2026

Di pulau yang akses kesihatannya terhad, setiap pembantu kesihatan yang terlatih membawa harapan baharu untuk komuniti.

Alhamdulillah, selesai sudah program latihan Pembantu Kesihatan Komuniti (CHH) selama dua minggu di Klinik Warisan.

Sepanjang latihan ini, CHH berpeluang menimba pengalaman dalam suasana perkhidmatan kesihatan sebenar daripada mengambil dan merekod vital signs dengan tepat, memahami sistem triage, hingga mempraktikkan pemberian ubat secara selamat.

Lebih daripada kemahiran teknikal, latihan ini membina keyakinan diri, disiplin serta nilai empati dan profesionalisme dalam berkhidmat kepada komuniti.

Setinggi-tinggi penghargaan kepada warga Klinik Warisan atas bimbingan yang penuh kesabaran, dan terima kasih kepada Yayasan Hasanah atas sokongan yang memungkinkan usaha ini direalisasikan.

Semoga segala ilmu yang diperoleh dapat dimanfaatkan untuk memperkukuh perkhidmatan kesihatan asas di Pulau Omadal.

Dari komuniti, untuk komuniti.

Iskul dipenuhi kegembiraan sempena sambutan Tahun Baru Cina yang diraikan bersama-sama. Aktiviti dimulakan dengan meluki...
18/02/2026

Iskul dipenuhi kegembiraan sempena sambutan Tahun Baru Cina yang diraikan bersama-sama. Aktiviti dimulakan dengan melukis dan menghias sampul angpau mengikut kreativiti masing-masing.

Majlis diteruskan dengan persembahan pelajar yang menampilkan tarian Gong Xi Gong Xi serta beberapa tarian lain yang mencerminkan kepelbagaian budaya. Persembahan tersebut menambahkan lagi kemeriahan sambutan.

Aktiviti memperagakan pakaian dan kreativiti melalui pertunjukan fesyen turut diadakan. Para pelajar menggayakan pakaian dengan penuh keyakinan dan kreativiti.

Setinggi-tinggi penghargaan dan terima kasih diucapkan kepada dan suami atas sumbangan makanan serta angpau kepada para pelajar. Sumbangan tersebut amat bermakna dan telah menceriakan sambutan Tahun Baru Cina.

Selamat Tahun Baru Cina dan selamat menyambut bulan Ramadan kepada semua umat Islam. Semoga tahun ini membawa kebahagiaan, kemakmuran dan keberkatan kepada kita semua

On 7 to 8 February, Iskul Sama DiLaut Omadal organised a meaningful Paralegal Workshop at Seafest Hotel, attended by our...
12/02/2026

On 7 to 8 February, Iskul Sama DiLaut Omadal organised a meaningful Paralegal Workshop at Seafest Hotel, attended by our teachers, vocational students, two Omadal community representatives, and five participants from . We were grateful to have as our trainer.

During the workshop, we learned about children’s rights under the Convention on the Rights of the Child CRC, especially every child’s right to be registered at birth, have a name, and have a nationality. We were also introduced to the three types of birth registration in Sabah, namely normal birth registration, late birth registration, and delayed birth registration, along with the steps and required documents.

Through interactive roleplay sessions, participants acted out real life scenarios, making the learning practical and engaging. After the workshop, many students shared that they felt excited and empowered, realising that the challenges they face have solutions. They now feel more confident, informed, and hopeful about securing their rights.

Thank you to ANAK for guiding us, Borneo Komrad for learning alongside us, and and the Ministry of Finance for supporting this workshop.

Terima kasih atas kehadiran dan sokongan saudara! ✊🏽🙏🏽
04/02/2026

Terima kasih atas kehadiran dan sokongan saudara! ✊🏽🙏🏽

🌐 Volunteer Doctors Needed for Teleconsultation Support!Support Community Health Helpers Serving the Stateless Bajau Lau...
04/02/2026

🌐 Volunteer Doctors Needed for Teleconsultation Support!
Support Community Health Helpers Serving the Stateless Bajau Laut of Pulau Omadal

Iskul Sama diLaut Omadal is seeking licensed medical doctors to provide remote teleconsultation support for our community-based health program in Pulau Omadal, Semporna.

Our Community Health Helpers on the island often encounter cases requiring medical guidance. Your expertise—shared over the phone—can directly improve health outcomes where access to doctors is extremely limited.

🩺 Role of Volunteer Doctors

You will:

Be on standby for teleconsultation sessions

Provide clinical advice and case management guidance to trained Community Health Helpers

Support decision-making for general primary care cases

Help strengthen safe, community-based healthcare delivery for the stateless Bajau Laut community

⏱ Commitment

Flexible hours

Teleconsultation conducted via phone or WhatsApp call

Standby periods arranged based on your availability

✅ Requirements

Practicing medical doctor with a valid license (Malaysians preferred for ease of communication)

Comfortable giving clinical advice remotely

Passionate about serving underserved and stateless communities

Good communication skills and willingness to guide non-medical frontline workers

🌏 Why Volunteer?

Provide life-changing medical support without leaving your home

Contribute to sustainable, community-led healthcare

Empower local health helpers with essential medical knowledge

Play a role in improving general health for a marginalized population

📩 How to Join

Email your CV + medical license to:
📧 [email protected]
Subject: Volunteer Doctor – Teleconsultation Support

For inquiries:
Whatsapp: +6012-3597025
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iskul_omadal/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iskulsamadilautomadal/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/

✨ Your expertise can reach an island community in need — simply through a phone call.

🌊 Calling Volunteer Doctors: Serve the Stateless Bajau Laut Community in Semporna 🌿Join Iskul Sama diLaut Omadal in maki...
04/02/2026

🌊 Calling Volunteer Doctors: Serve the Stateless Bajau Laut Community in Semporna 🌿

Join Iskul Sama diLaut Omadal in making a real difference for one of Malaysia’s most vulnerable and overlooked communities; the stateless Bajau Laut community of Pulau Omadal, Semporna.

We are inviting licensed medical doctors from any nationality to join our upcoming Community-Based Health Mission.

🩺 Volunteer Role

As a volunteer doctor, you will:

Conduct basic health checkups

Support maternal and child health assessments

Assist in data collection

Work closely with local health teams and community members

📅 Commitment

🕓 5 days, 4 nights
📍 Pulau Omadal, Semporna, Sabah
Accommodation, meals, and boat transfers will be provided by the organizing NGO.

✅ Requirements

Practicing medical doctor with a valid license (from any country)

Passion for community health and humanitarian service

Physically fit and able to adapt to rural island conditions

Willing to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team environment

🌏 Why Join Us?

Contribute your medical expertise to underserved populations

Gain unique experience in community-based public health

Be part of a compassionate team striving for equity in healthcare access

📩 How to Apply

Send your CV and medical license copy to:
📧 [email protected]
Subject: Volunteer Doctor – Omadal Health Mission

For inquiries
Whatsapp: +6012-3597025
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iskul_omadal/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iskulsamadilautomadal/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/

Kami menjemput anda ke tayangan perdana gala dokumentari Jom Kita Ke Laut: Itui Suli-Suli Bajau.Filem ini mengisahkan ti...
03/02/2026

Kami menjemput anda ke tayangan perdana gala dokumentari Jom Kita Ke Laut: Itui Suli-Suli Bajau.

Filem ini mengisahkan tiga belia dari Pulau Omadal — Bilkuin, Shima dan Didi — yang merakam kehidupan mereka sendiri sebagai komuniti Bajau Laut yang tidak bernegara. Sebuah dokumentari tentang ketahanan, maruah dan realiti hidup di tengah kemiskinan serta kekurangan akses kepada pendidikan dan penjagaan kesihatan.

📍 City Mall Cineplex, Kota Kinabalu
🗓 4 Februari 2026 (Rabu)
🕢 7.30 malam – 10.00 malam

Tayangan akan diikuti dengan sesi soal jawab bersama pengarah dan pengarah muda filem ini.

Maklumat RSVP boleh didapati di Instagram Story kami.
Jumpa anda di pawagam!!

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You are invited to the gala premiere of Jom Kita Ke Laut: Itui Suli-Suli Bajau.

The documentary follows three youths from Omadal Island — Bilkuin, Shima, and Didi — as they document their own lives, offering an intimate look into the stateless Bajau Laut community. A film about resilience, dignity, and the realities of living with limited access to education and healthcare.

📍 City Mall Cineplex, Kota Kinabalu
🗓 4 February 2026 (Wednesday)
🕢 7.30 PM – 10.00 PM

The screening will be followed by a Q&A session with the filmmakers.

RSVP details are available on our Instagram Story.
See you at the cinema!!

No Rain, No WaterLiving on an island may look beautiful from the outside, but our daily reality is not easy. We live wit...
24/01/2026

No Rain, No Water

Living on an island may look beautiful from the outside, but our daily reality is not easy. We live without access to water pipes, and every single day our lives depend on the sky above us.

Rainwater is our only source of water. When it rains, we collect and save every drop for drinking, cooking, washing, and bathing. But when the rain does not come for a long time, fear quietly grows. Our tanks run low, and clean water becomes a daily worry.

When there is no rain, we have no choice but to buy water. It must be transported from another island or from Semporna town using a boat, at a cost that is very expensive for us. Clean water, something many take for granted, becomes a heavy burden.

Here, life is simple and harsh: no rain, no water.

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