Mosti eyeing 300,000 participants for 2025 National Science Week

Chang performs the launch gimmick for National Science Week 2025, as other distinguished guests look on. — Photo by Jude Toyat
KOTA SAMARAHAN (May 6): The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti) is targeting around 300,000 participants for the 2025 National Science Week (MSN), which kicked off at Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Samarahan Campus here on Sunday, and will run until the end of this year.
According to the minister Chang Lih Kang, the programme reflects the government's ongoing commitment to fostering a culture of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) among Malaysians, in line with the National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (NSTIP) 2021-2030.
'Although it is called 'National Science Week', the initiative will actually span until the end of the year and over the next few months, we will be visiting at least six states.
'During this period, we will also bring science exhibitions to rural and remote areas in Borneo through the Kembara Sains Borneo initiative.
'We are targeting around 300,000 participants this year through more than 50 exciting and meaningful activities that are planned to ensure the programme remains impactful, relevant, and inclusive for all target groups,' he told reporters when met after the launch.
Earlier, in his opening speech, Chang expressed gratitude for the opportunity to launch the programme, brought by Mosti through the National Science Centre (NSC), in Sarawak and acknowledged the strong partnerships that had made it possible.
In this regard, he extended his appreciation to the Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Sarawak (MEITD) as the implementing partner, and also to the Yayasan Mr D.I.Y. as the official sponsor.
He also expressed appreciation to the Ministry of Education (MoE), the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE), departments and agencies under Mosti, as well as the Sarawak government agencies that had contributed to the success of the programme.
He emphasised that this year marks the eighth edition of the MSN, since its inception in 2018.
'This effort reflects Mosti's commitment to cultivating the culture of science, technology and innovation in the lives of Malaysians in a consistent and continuous manner.'
According to Chang, this programme supports the Malaysia Madani vision, particularly the 'Creative Power' pillar, which promotes national readiness through the adoption of technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, automation, and Big Data.
Also present were Deputy Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Mohammad Yusof Apdal; acting permanent secretary of the MEITD, Husini Bakir; UiTM Sarawak rector Prof Dr Firdaus Abdullah; and National Science Centre director Mohammad Fuad Rahman.

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