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Borneo Post
10-07-2025
- Science
- Borneo Post
National Science Week targets 300,000 participants in Lahad Datu
LAHAD DATU (July 10): The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) is targeting over 300,000 participants for the National Science Week (MSN) 2025 programme. Deputy Minister Datuk Mohammad Yusof Apdal said the programme featured over 100 engaging activities centred on science, technology and innovation. 'This year, MOSTI will continue organising MSN with a more comprehensive and targeted approach through three main methods, including the organisation of the MSN Carnival in six targeted zones, among them Lahad Datu, Sabah. 'The second method involves implementing the Kembara Minggu Sains Negara (MSN Kembara) in rural schools through the Kembara Sains Borneo and Rehlah Sains programmes, while the third is the MSN Sponsorship initiative (MSN Taja), which supports government agencies, the private sector and all stakeholders in cultivating interest in science,' he said. He said this in his speech when officiating the Sabah Zone MSN Carnival at Dewan Perdana here today. Mohammad Yusof said MSN was among MOSTI's strategic initiatives to bring science, technology and innovation closer to the people, in line with Malaysia's aspiration to become a high-tech nation by 2030. Speaking to reporters after the launch, he said the MSN Carnival complements existing co-curricular activities in schools. 'The hands-on and interactive approach is expected to attract visitors. As of this morning, it is understood that over 200 school students have attended the MSN Carnival. This shows growing public awareness of science, technology and innovation,' he said. Year Four pupil Amalania Mohd Ridhwan Wafi described her visit to the carnival as enjoyable, particularly due to her strong interest in science at school. 'I came here with five friends and a teacher. We got to see the Dash robot, which we've learnt about in class. Before this, I had only seen it on the phone but today I saw it in person,' she said. For Form Three student Qistina Nabila Jamri of Sekolah Menengah Sains (SMS) Lahad Datu, the carnival provided her with new insights into the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the medical field. 'I'm really interested in science at school. I got the highest marks in our recent test. Studying science isn't just about being smart; it also teaches us survival skills. I hope events like this will continue,' she said. Soffiah Harun, a teacher at the Community Development Department (KEMAS) preschool in Kampung Telisai, Tungku here, said the MSN Carnival could help foster a love for science among children through science literacy. 'My colleagues and I brought 17 children, aged three and four, to the carnival to give them early exposure to science culture. 'Our school is located more than 100 kilometres from the city. We left school at 7.50 am and reached here by 9.20 am. The kids were really happy with all the science, technology and innovation activities at the carnival,' she said. Among the interesting activities held during the programme were Science Trivia, World of the Mind, Ai4Belia, Insect Lab: Touch, Learn, Discover, and a talk titled 'Ceritera Sebalik Radas: Teknologi Kepintaran Buatan Kawan@Lawan'. The MSN was organised with the support of the National Planetarium, the Academy of Sciences Malaysia, Petrosains Discovery Centre Sdn Bhd, and main sponsor Yayasan MR DIY.-Bernama
The Star
24-06-2025
- Science
- The Star
Over 5,000 attend National Science Week Carnival in Kuala T'ganu
Ahmad Samsuri (third from left) and Chang (fourth from left) viewing exhibits at the carnival. – BERNAMApic KUALA TERENGGANU: More than 5,000 people attended the East Coast Zone National Science Week (MSN) Carnival 2025, which is on from Tuesday to Thursday (June 24 to 26) at the Terengganu Science and Creativity Centre here. Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang said MSN served as a key platform to spark interest, raise awareness and strengthen the country's talent ecosystem in the field of science, technology and innovation (STI). "In facing the wave of new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), digitalisation and the green economy, Malaysia cannot remain merely as consumers. We need to produce creators and leaders. "The Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry (Mosti) is committed to building local talent inclusively and continuously so that the country is not only prepared but also capable of leading future technological and economic transformations,' he said at the opening ceremony of the carnival on Tuesday. Terengganu Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar officiated the opening. Chang said each activity at the MSN Carnival was aimed at ensuring that Malaysia would be able to lead future technological and economic transformation by involving various stakeholders, including school students, university students, teachers, researchers, industry players and the public. He said the programme also complemented the existing school curriculum by incorporating hands-on and interactive co-curricular activities involving experts in STI. The ministry will continue to strengthen the implementation of MSN through an inclusive approach so the public fully benefits from science and technology, he added. This would be done through activities such as an interactive science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) exhibition, quizzes, workshops and a career fair. "I believe the MSN Carnival can not only spark interest in science among the younger generation but also bridge the STI gap through the involvement of various stakeholders, including educational institutions, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and the community,' he said. Ahmad Samsuri described the carnival as a key effort to raise public awareness of the importance of STI. "The state government remains committed to supporting this initiative by involving state agencies and the private sector in implementing various STI-based programmes and activities on a large scale," he said. Ahmad Samsuri said Terengganu's selection as host for the East Coast Zone event was a recognition of the state's significant achievements in applying science and technology through the implementation of the Terengganu Sejahtera Master Plan (Pitas) 2030 towards becoming a developed, blessed and prosperous state. He said the state government's commitment to STI was evident through the establishment of the state Science and Creativity Centre, the first science centre in the Eastern Zone of Peninsular Malaysia and the third in the country after the National Science Centre in Kuala Lumpur and the one in Kedah. "In addition, programmes such as Rehlah Sains, a collaboration between the National Science Centre, Yayasan Terengganu and tahfiz institutions like Maahad Tahfiz Al-Quran Terengganu and Maahad Tahfiz Wal Tarbiyyah Darul Iman, were successfully organised in 2024, involving more than 1,700 students. "This shows that Rehlah Sains, which aims to bring religious and tahfiz school students closer to STEM, is on the right track and is a timely initiative,' he said. The organisation of the MSN Carnival is an initiative by Mosti, through the National Science Centre and strategic partners, namely the National Planetarium, the Academy of Sciences Malaysia and Petrosains Discovery Centre Sdn Bhd. – Bernama
Barnama
24-06-2025
- Science
- Barnama
Over 5,000 Attend East Coast Zone National Science Week Carnival 2025
KUALA TERENGGANU, June 24 (Bernama) -- More than 5,000 people attended the East Coast Zone National Science Week (MSN) Carnival 2025, which began today and will run until Thursday at the Terengganu Science and Creativity Centre (PSKT) here. Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang said MSN served as a key platform to spark interest, raise awareness and strengthen the country's talent ecosystem in the field of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI). 'In facing the wave of new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), digitalisation and the green economy, Malaysia cannot remain merely as consumers. We need to produce creators and leaders. 'MOSTI (the Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry) is committed to building local talent inclusively and continuously so that the country is not only prepared but also capable of leading future technological and economic transformations,' he said at the opening ceremony of the carnival today. Terengganu Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar officiated the opening of the carnival. Chang said each activity held at the MSN Carnival was aimed at ensuring that Malaysia would be able to lead future technological and economic transformation by involving various stakeholders, including school students, university students, teachers, researchers, industry players and the public. He said the programme also complemented the existing school curriculum by incorporating hands-on and interactive co-curricular activities involving experts in STI. MOSTI would continue to strengthen the implementation of MSN through an inclusive approach to ensure the public could fully benefit from science and technology through activities such as an interactive Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) exhibition, quizzes, workshops and a career fair, said Chang. 'I believe the MSN Carnival can not only spark interest in science among the younger generation but also bridge the STI gap through the involvement of various stakeholders, including educational institutions, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and the community,' he said.
