Acting Director Special Education at the Ministry of Education Dr Hajah Mustazah Maidin in a group photo with the delegation. - BB/ANN
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: A delegation of two students and an education officer departed Sunday (Jan 4) to participate in the 18th International Science Youth Forum 2026, organised by Hwa Chong Institution (College Section) and supported by Singapore’s Ministry of Education. The event is being held at Hwa Chong Institution, Singapore, until January 9.
The participation is coordinated by the Ministry of Education (MoE) through the Centre for the Development of Gifted and Talented Education (EDGE), Department of Special Education. Two students under the Special Scholarship Scheme (Pre-University Scholarship Scheme) from Jerudong International School Muhammad Ayyub bin Azlan and Hamizah Amiira Fathul Hakeem will represent Brunei.
Meanwhile, Education Officer from EDGE, Department of Special Education Rozi-Suzanah Yatab will attend as a participant and serve as the supervising teacher for the students.
Themed ‘Curiosity Unlocked: How Questions Drive Discovery in the Age of AI’, the forum is an annual event aimed at providing a platform for students aged 16 and 17 to interact with Nobel Laureates and renowned scientists in the field of science.
The forum is also organised to enrich and enhance teachers’ pedagogical competencies through; sharing session and visit to the National University of Singapore, Science Centre Singapore as well; as Art and Science Museum.
Through the Dialogues and Masterclass Sessions with Nobel Prize winners, scientists and experts in the field of science, closer relationships and collaboration among educators can be strengthened in the future.
The participants will join in dialogues and masterclass sessions, Science Quest, Singapore Discovery Trail, a cultural exhibition as well as a poster exhibition. The students will present their project proposal ‘An Investigation into AI-Based Optimisation of Front Wing Geometry for Drag Reduction’ during the Poster Exhibition Session.
Acting Director Special Education at the MoE Dr Mustazah Maidin was present to bid farewell to the participants. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
