Sarawak sets the standard for National Science Week 2025
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
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