06/02/2026
Fifteen laptops, a group of passionate youths, and a community space in Bukit Gombak. Last Monday evening was not just about hardware refurbishment, but a simple reminder of the impact technology can have when people come together with a purpose.
At , we believe our influence should extend beyond our labs and offices, reaching into the heart of the community. Alongside the Eagles Interact youth group from Bukit Gombak, tech volunteers from Mirxes rolled up their sleeves to give these laptops a second lease of life. Our key message on the ground was “Gift ‘IT’ Forward” — we are focused on digital dignity and encouraging others to do more for their communities, rather than simply passing on old equipment.
Care was taken to properly wipe, reinstall, test, and pack each unit. We wanted to ensure that when these laptops reach their new owners, they arrive not as hand-me-downs, but as tools ready to be used with confidence. This event also marked the launch of a wider Mirxes CSR initiative to refurbish and donate 100 laptops over the next six months as part of our ongoing tech refresh.
The presence of Ms Low Yen Ling, Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry and Culture, Community and Youth, and Grassroots Adviser (Bukit Gombak), added a meaningful dimension to the session. She spent time observing the team in action and spoke about how this initiative can potentially grow into more opportunities for the youths, including visits, mentorships and internships at Mirxes in the months ahead.
Perhaps the most memorable part of the evening was the spirit of “reverse mentoring”. Working alongside the youths, it became clear that the learning flowed both ways. What unfolded was not just an act of giving, but a genuine collaboration between two generations of tech-driven minds.
In the end, the value of the evening went far beyond the laptops themselves. It was about the heart — a reminder that when time and care are invested, even a small act can carry a much deeper meaning for the community we are part of.
