09-06-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Malaysia Techlympics aims to engage 1.7mil participants
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Techlympics 2025 has officially kicked off, aiming to engage 1.7 million participations nationwide.
It will extend its reach to international participants in a science, technology and innovation (STI) competition.
The enculturation programme is organised by Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry through its agency Malaysian Bioeconomy Development (Bioeconomy Corp).
Bioeconomy Corp said the competition is open to participants aged 7 to 30 and will be carried out in phases, starting at the school level.
It will continue with zonal screenings across six main regions and progressing to the national finals, which is scheduled to take place in November.
"The competition format combines practical challenges, real-world technology exposure and experiential learning.
"The initiative also includes inclusivity, an effort on widening access and equity by reaching underserved communities and remote areas through targeted outreach initiatives," the agency said.
Teacher training sessions will also be conducted to equip educators with knowledge of current technologies to integrate and can be embedded into daily education to help bridge the educational gap nationwide.
Bioeconomy Corp said Malaysia Techlympics 2025 marks a pivotal step in nurturing future-ready talent and driving a culture of innovation that will shape the nation's STI landscape for generations to come.
"Recognising the crucial role of Artificial Intelligence in the future economy, Malaysia Techlympics 2025 will introduce more AI-focused competitions and activities, encouraging future generations to explore and develop expertise in this critical field."
Additionally, several selected competitions offer opportunities and exposure for students to gain global exposure and represent Malaysia on the world stage.
Aligned with national and global priorities through support for the National STI Policy 2021-2030, Malaysia Techlympics aims to build high-impact local technological capacity.
