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Final year innovation project competition
Published on: Tuesday, June 03, 2025
Published on: Tue, Jun 03, 2025
By: Lagatah Toyos Text Size: Matnoor (second right) presenting Platinum Awards to the winning teams. TAWAU: 40 innovative projects from students across 12 diploma programmes participated in the 2025 Final Year Diploma Student Innovation Project Competition at Tawau Vocational College (KVT), recently. The event saw six teams receiving the Platinum Award for their outstanding achievements in innovation and project quality, following evaluations by 10 industry panels comprising experts and professionals from various fields. The award-winning teams included Frozen Pumpkin Creampuff (Bakery & Pastry Counting Book (Early Childhood Education Program), and Portable Clamp for Welders (Industrial Machining Technology Program). Also receiving Platinum Awards were the Online Stock Management System (SPS) Upgrade (Accounting Program), Program), Trolexx (Construction Technology Program) and ABM-Car Electrical System (Automotive Technology Program). The awards were presented by Tawau District Education Officer (PPD) Matnoor Sima, who officiated the event at Tun Ahmadshah Hall (TAS), KVT. He expressed pride in the students' achievements and praised KVT's commitment to nurturing young talent. He emphasised that the programme reflects KVT's dedication to providing education that aligns with industry needs, preparing students to be competitive and ready to tackle global challenges. 'This competition not only allows students to showcase their talents and projects but also provides an opportunity to engage with industry representatives. 'This exposure enables students to receive constructive feedback and explore career or collaboration opportunities for the future,' he added. At the same time, he encouraged students to continue innovating and developing new ideas that can benefit both society and industry. With the theme 'Empowering the Young Generation through Creativity and Innovation', the programme highlighted high-level technical skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities, demonstrating students' capability to address industry challenges with practical and innovative solutions. The event also reinforced that KVT students are not only trained in theory but are also equipped with essential practical skills to excel in the real-world workforce.
