Technological wonders and challenges draw youths and enthusiasts


Clockwise from top left: Ng (holding remote control) exchanging notes with fellow hobbyists (from right) Frank J. Lee and Takayuki Takahashi at the science fair; Young visitors taking part in a soldering activity at one of the booths; School children among the visitors crowding the booths to take part in the various challenges. Below: Lim (black T-shirt) looking on as his son tries out a mini racing cart at the Penang International Science Fair 2016 at the SPICE Arena.— Photos: ZAINUDIN AHAD/The Star

THE SPICE Arena in Relau, Penang, was packed with visitors when the sound of a roaring jet engine saw them rushing outside to see what the commotion was all about.

It turned out that Ng Soo Meng, 58, was trying out his jet engine meant for a 15kg remote control fighter plane with a two-metre wing span.

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