"Kembara Sains Borneo" Brings PSN Closer To Schools In Sabah, Sarawak
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.
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