PUTRAJAYA, 18 NOVEMBER 2024 – The Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI) successfully organized two flagship Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) programs, namely National Science Week (MSN) and the Malaysia Techlympics 2024 National Finals, simultaneously on 17–18 November 2024 at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC), Putrajaya.
The MSN Carnival featured a wide array of interactive activities, including STI-focused exhibitions, science demonstrations, and STI-themed talks tailored to suit local communities.
Over the course of 2024, MOSTI conducted eight (8) MSN Carnivals nationwide, attracting nearly 100,000 visitors.
Additionally, monthly and online activities associated with MSN were held from April 2024 to October 2024, drawing nearly 2.4 million participants across the country.
This year marks the 7th edition of National Science Week since its inception in 2018, demonstrating MOSTI’s commitment to consistently embedding Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) into the lives of Malaysians.
Beyond MSN, the Malaysia Techlympics 2024 National Finals represented MOSTI’s ongoing efforts to spark interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) among the younger generation through competitive activities.
MOSTI remains dedicated to fostering student and youth engagement in STI through programs such as the Malaysia Techlympics.
One key highlight was the focus on emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), widely adopted across businesses and industries.
Since its launch in July 2024, Malaysia Techlympics has attracted 652,613 participants nationwide, culminating in over 2,000 finalists from 538 teams—comprising 232 primary school teams, 278 secondary school teams, and 28 youth teams—competing in the 2024 National Finals.
As the ministry overseeing the progress of STI in Malaysia, MOSTI prioritizes informal, hands-on learning experiences outside the classroom, directly involving experts and practitioners in the STI field.
During his opening speech, YB Tuan Chang Lih Kang, Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, emphasized that these initiatives align with the National Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy (DSTIN) 2021–2030.
This policy aims to drive large-scale STI awareness and cultural initiatives across various levels.
At the same event, the minister also officiated the presentation of the National Young Scientist Award, recognizing the outstanding work and achievements of young scientists in research and development (R&D) within Malaysia’s STI sector.
The awards comprised five main categories—Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, and Engineering—each with a cash prize of RM20,000.
