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Lebanon says Israel conducts wave of deadly strikes
Thousands gather in Belgrade for funeral of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic
Malaysia reaffirms commitment to Thailand’s border security, southern peace dialogue – Thai DPM
Myanmar refugees with UNHCR cards still subject to Immigration Law
41 flights to Jakarta cancelled following Anak Krakatau eruption
Ministries and agencies must expedite, facilitate pending matters, approvals for F1 race – KSN
Contact made with six missing hikers in Lojing, all safe – Police
Elderly man remanded four days for slashing wife’s hand
Anak Krakatau: Further eruptions possible, rain-making hampered
Roller coaster incident probe to take three to four months – Police
Malaysia, Thailand to streamline agency cooperation on border security, development – Mohamad
Polis kesan 10 lelaki bantu siasatan kes bunuh, gaduh di Shah Alam
ECRL passenger fares to be known by year-end – Malaysia Rail Link
Tong Herr privatisation bid offers RM2.55 per share, 41.7% premium
Malaysia pushes modernisation of aviation industry to maintain position as regional hub
MN Holdings bags RM67.32m TNB contract for 275kV underground cable works
Government explores increasing Bumiputera contribution to GDP benchmark to 31% by 2035
Secret Assad-era Syrian nuclear reactor was almost complete: UN
Malaysia awaits Nepal’s clearance to deploy DNA experts to identify disaster victims
Greater transparency in salary offers can enhance workers’ bargaining power: Akmal Nasrullah
Sidec: Flagship technology convention is now known as AiSEM@Selangor
Malaysian Embassy in Jakarta provides assistance to citizens stranded in Indonesia
Police tracking down 10 suspects to assist in murder, gang fight in Shah Alam
BN leaves public to assess Hadi’s claim on US offer to topple government
Germany’s triumphant far-right AfD aims fire at Merz
Thailand to deport French zoo owner who barred Israelis
Belgium FA says it will not support Infantino’s re-election
Iran warns South Korea against involvement in Hormuz
Nursery teacher fined RM800 after pleading guilty to hurting autistic boy
Polis tahan buruh disyaki dera isteri, empat anak
Sindiket proses dadah RM27.5 juta tumpas, suspek utama ditembak mati
Father testifies Zara Qairina would have been in permanent coma had she survived
Nepal holds day of mourning as families pray missing still alive
Young author recognised for 14-hour reading feat
HeiTech Padu director raises stake to 1.3% following sell-off
Plytec Holding plans 90% debt funding for RM8.36m land acquisition, conversion
Polis tahan dua lelaki kes ragut warga emas di Arau
Rakaman kamera perangkap digunakan untuk bantu kesan enam pendaki hilang
Butterfield FB posts RM6.47m net profit in Q1’27 ahead of ACE Market listing
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CBH Engineering bags RM88.1m data centre contract in Selangor
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Zara Qairina mungkin koma sepanjang hayat jika masih hidup, kata bapa
Kuala Lumpur Railway Station becomes venue for unconventional run
No proven treatment for rare condition
Support for family needed after hereditary illness diagnosis: Group
Malaysians with genetic disorder seek acceptance
Taiwan goes all out to woo Malaysian repeat visitors
Pekat Group secures RM57.18m in three Johor Bahru subcontract deals
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SHAH ALAM: Initiatives to strengthen Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education require a collective effort from all stakeholders, said Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Chang Lih Kang.
He said the effort involved the government, schools, universities, industry and the community working together to identify young talents, while providing them with continuous guidance and opportunities to develop.
Chang said the National Science Challenge (NSC) 2026 YAB Prime Minister’s Challenge Trophy was among the initiatives to strengthen science education by laying a strong foundation in science from the school level.
“This is to ensure that the younger generation not only acquires knowledge, but can also apply it to assess, adapt and find solutions to everyday challenges,” he said in a statement today.
Chang said science education should go beyond memorising formulas and achieving good examination results to shape the way students think, be critical of facts, remain open to ideas, dare to experiment and be honest about failure.
Meanwhile, Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM) president Datuk Dr Tengku Mohd Azzman Shariffadeen said nurturing an interest in STEM from an early age was key to developing a generation that was curious, willing to explore and capable of applying knowledge to solve real-world problems.
The Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Adviser to the Prime Minister and the Nation said the NSC had evolved from a science quiz into a platform that nurtured critical thinking and encouraged students to think creatively in tackling challenges.
“This is the foundation we need to build to produce a knowledgeable society capable of facing future changes and challenges,” he said.
The final round of the competition was officiated by Chang, representing Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Setia Alam today.
Since its inception in 1999, the NSC has grown into one of the country’s major science competitions, giving Form One to Form Four secondary school students nationwide an opportunity to showcase their knowledge, curiosity and interest in science.
NSC 2026 recorded its highest-ever participation, with 18,671 teams involving 56,013 students, including those from 246 rural schools, while five schools nationwide advanced to the final stage.
Sabah Tshung Tsin Secondary School emerged victorious in the final, with Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Tsung Wah, Perak, finishing as runner-up and SMK Agama Jerlun, Kedah, taking third place.
SMK Desa Petaling, Kuala Lumpur, finished fourth, while SMK Tapu, Terengganu, finished fifth.
NSC 2026 was organised with the support of the Ministry of Education (MOE) and Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA), with e-estidotmy and Young Scientists Network (YSN-ASM) responsible for developing its concept and content.
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