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Borneo Post
01-08-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Science Castle Malaysia 2025 makes historic debut in Sarawak
Zamzaitul (third left) and others listen to a presentation by a student involved in the SCMY 2025 programme. – Photo by Mohd Faisal Ahmad KUCHING (Aug 1): The Science Castle Malaysia (SCMY) 2025 conference has officially made its long-awaited debut in Sarawak, opening a new chapter for youth-driven innovation and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education in East Malaysia. Held at Makeramai Makerspace in Plaza Merdeka here, the event drew more than 500 secondary school students, teachers, government representatives, and corporate partners from across the country. At the officiating ceremony held at Waterfront Hotel yesterday, Sarawak Education Department deputy director (Student Development Sector) Zamzaitul Akmal Hisham Ahmad hailed the initiative as a vital platform in bridging the STEM education gap between East and West Malaysia. 'SCMY 2025 recognises the contributions of Sarawak's own students, who are playing an increasingly important role in our national science and technology ecosystem,' he said. 'In today's fast-paced world, science and technology are the cornerstone of progress. Whether we are addressing climate change, energy sustainability, or public health, science provides the solutions we need,' he said. Zamzaitul reaffirmed the department's full commitment to supporting young innovators across the state and welcomed increased collaboration with agencies and organisations to further strengthen STEM education in the region. The ceremony featured key partners, including Leave a Nest Group CEO Dr Yukihiro Maru; Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) CEO Datuk Sudarnoto Osman; and Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad managing director Daisaku Wadami. The symbolic signing of the officiating board marked the formal launch of SCMY 2025. Organised by Leave a Nest Malaysia Sdn Bhd (LVNSMY) and co-organised by SDEC with Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad as the main partner, SCMY 2025 represents a significant expansion of a national platform that began in 2017. Sarawak was chosen as the first host to reflect the value of inclusivity and to provide students from East Malaysia with an opportunity to showcase their innovations on equal footing with peers from Peninsular Malaysia. A total of 56 student teams presented their projects in three categories: poster presentation, oral presentation, and splash presentation. The diversity of formats allowed participants to present their findings using the medium best suited to their ideas and experience. Topics ranged from environmental sustainability, health and hygiene, to agricultural innovation, robotics, and food security. Apart from this, Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad's continued collaboration with LVNSMY for SCMY 2025 highlights its mission of creating shared value through STEM education. The company has also implemented several school-based programmes focused on nutrition awareness, food innovation, and environmental responsibility. Activities include scientific seminars and 'Too Good to Waste' initiatives. Since its establishment in Malaysia in 2013, LVNSMY has played an active role in building science and technology ecosystems by bridging students, educators, industry partners, and researchers. As Science Castle Malaysia continues to grow in scale and impact, LVNSMY said it remains committed to deepening collaboration between students, educators, researchers, and industries. 'The platform not only gives visibility to student-led research but also empowers young people to realise their role in solving real-world challenges through science and technology.' debut lead Science Castle Malaysia STEM
Barnama
31-07-2025
- Science
- Barnama
Science Castle Malaysia Expands STEM Access For Sarawakian Students
KUCHING, July 31 (Bernama) -- The Science Castle Malaysia 2025 programme in Kuching today aims to expand STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education access for students in Sarawak, particularly those with strong potential in research and innovation. Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad executive director and chief production officer Yong Kum Cheng said that based on the experience of organising the previous instalment of Science Castle Malaysia, there were major challenges for students in Sabah and Sarawak to participate in the programme due to cost and logistical constraints. Speaking at a press conference after the programme's launch today, Yong said Ajinomoto believes technology is key to nation-building, and Science Castle serves as a platform to support that goal. 'That's why we ensure the programme is inclusive - whether students are from Kuching, Sibu or rural areas, all are welcome to participate and learn through hands-on experience, not just theory,' he said. He added that factory visits and industry expert sessions help students visualise their future paths and understand how they can contribute using their knowledge. 'Students studying biology, chemistry or physics can see how their knowledge applies in fields like automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and natural resource management,' said Yong. Meanwhile, Science Castle Malaysia project chief, Muhammad Basril Muhammad Asri, said the programme is open to secondary school students, without specific themes or criteria, as long as projects relate to science and technology. 'We want to spark interest early without burdening students with complex assessments. It's about applied, hands-on learning,' he said. Muhammad Basril added that nearly 500 students joined this year, reflecting Sarawakian students' strong enthusiasm and confidence in sharing ideas.
