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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
Barnama
05-05-2025
- Science
- Barnama
"Kembara Sains Borneo" Brings PSN Closer To Schools In Sabah, Sarawak
KUCHING, May 5 (Bernama) -- The National Science Centre (PSN) will deploy its exhibition bus to 30 selected locations across Sabah and Sarawak as part of the 'Kembara Sains Borneo (KSB)' programme in conjunction with the 2025 National Science Week. PSN director Mohammad Fuad Rahman said the exhibition bus, known as PSN Trooperz On The Move, is equipped with 20 interactive exhibition spaces specially designed to spark students' interest in science. "This initiative provides an opportunity for students who may not have the chance to visit the National Science Centre in the capital to experience it firsthand through the mobile exhibition brought directly to their location," he told reporters after the launch of the 2025 National Science Week programme here last night. He said the main focus of KSB is to bring students in remote and rural areas closer to the National Science Centre. "The selection of schools for the programme includes those in urban, rural, and interior areas, while participating students will range from primary to secondary school levels. 'For this KSB, we are not moving alone. We are collaborating with strategic partners, namely the National Planetarium, Akademik Sains Malaysia, Yayasan Inovasi Malaysia, and Petrosains,' he added. He said KSB does not solely focus on students but also engages Science and Mathematics teachers through dedicated training programmes designed to enhance teaching skills and knowledge. According to a statement from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), two flagship outreach programmes, the Kembara Sains Borneo dan Rehlah Sains, will be key highlights under the 2025 National Science Week initiative. These initiatives are part of MOSTI's strategic efforts to ensure the benefits of making science, technology, and innovation (STI) a culture reach all layers of society, including rural, suburban, and remote communities.
