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Borneo Post
05-05-2025
- Science
- Borneo Post
Kembara Sains Borneo 2025 to focus on ‘Tip of Borneo' in new outreach strategy
Mohammad Fuad being interviewed by the reporters at the launch of National Science Week 2025 in UiTM Samarahan Campus. — Photo by Jude Toyat KOTA SAMARAHAN (May 5): The Kembara Sains Borneo, run as part of the National Science Week initiative, is set to take a more structured approach this year by concentrating on its 'Tip of Borneo' outreach, which covers selected areas in southern Sarawak and ends in Tawau, Sabah. This marks the programme's third year of bringing science education directly to the underserved communities, particularly students and teachers in the remote pockets across Sarawak and Sabah. Speaking to reporters at the launch of National Science Week 2025 at Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Samarahan Campus here on Sunday night, National Science Centre director Mohammad Fuad Rahman said the new regional focus would allow the team to maximise the impact and streamline all logistics. 'In the previous years, we travelled across the entire length of Sarawak, from Kuching to Miri. 'But for 2025, we're focusing on what we call the 'Ekor Borneo' (Tip of Borneo) involving 10 districts around Kuching, before ending in Tawau. 'This approach allows for better planning and ensures that the schools in this zone get more attention and quality engagement,' he said. The initiative, supported by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti), is designed to provide hands-on science learning opportunities for primary and secondary school students. It also includes professional development programs for Science and Mathematics teachers – a key component emphasised by the organisers. Set to involve more than 50 schools across 30 locations, Kembara Sains Borneo 2025 receives the support from strategic partners including the National Planetarium, Academy of Sciences Malaysia, Yayasan Inovasi Malaysia, and Petrosains. The programme is also sponsored by Yayasan Mr DIY, which is providing educational kits for the participating students. One of the main attractions is the 'Exhibition Bus', described as a 'Mini National Science Centre', featuring 20 mobile exhibits. The bus will travel to the participating schools, giving students in the remote areas a chance to engage in interactive science displays similar to those found at the National Science Centre in Kuala Lumpur. 'This year, we are bringing the experience directly to them,' 'Our aim is to ensure that even students who may never have the opportunity to visit a science centre can still be inspired by science and innovation,' said Mohammad Fuad. Sarawak was selected as the starting point for the programme due to its track record in science and innovation, including leadership in hydrogen technology. 'We want Sarawak to serve as a benchmark for other states. What Sarawak has achieved in science and education, other states can also aspire to,' he added. Officially kicked off on May 3, the National Science Week 2025 will run until November.
Borneo Post
05-05-2025
- Science
- Borneo Post
Sarawak sets the standard for National Science Week 2025
Mohammad Fuad speaks to reporters at the event. – Photo by Jude Toyat KUCHING (May 5): Sarawak's excellence in education and scientific innovation has earned it the role of benchmark for National Science Week 2025. In saying this, National Science Centre director Mohammad Fuad Rahman said Sarawak was chosen to begin this year's celebrations not only because of its outstanding track record in education, but also its leadership in fields such as hydrogen technology. 'Sarawak is one of the most exemplary states, not just in education, but also in science. For example, its hydrogen technology efforts are a testament to that. 'We want Sarawak to be the benchmark for other states. If Sarawak can achieve this, then so can others,' he told reporters during the launch of the program at the Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Samarahan campus last night. Sarawak will also host the Borneo Science Expedition, a key initiative under National Science Week. The travelling science roadshow will bring interactive exhibitions and educational kits to more than 50 schools across 30 locations in rural and urban areas, with a strong focus on inclusivity and access for students from all backgrounds. In 2025, the expedition will focus on what has been termed the 'tail' of Borneo, covering 10 districts around Kuching and culminating in Tawau, Sabah. The plan is to expand to central Sarawak in 2026 and the far ends of the state in 2027, forming a structured, phased approach compared to previous years' broader coverage. The expedition features partnerships with key science agencies including the National Planetarium, Academy of Sciences Malaysia, Yayasan Inovasi Malaysia, and Petrosains, while the education kits are sponsored by Yayasan Mr DIY. The programme will also emphasise teacher development, offering science and mathematics training workshops alongside student activities. A unique feature of the expedition is the Exhibition Bus, a mobile Mini National Science Centre that will bring 20 science exhibits directly to schools in remote areas, enabling students to engage with science in ways they might otherwise miss. Kuching's launch signals the start of National Science Week, which runs from May through November, aiming to spark interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) across Malaysia. lead Mohammad Fuad Rahman National Science Week 2025
