National Science Week (MSN) is reaching out to students in rural and remote areas through the MSN carnival, Kembara Sains Borneo and Rehlah Sains programmes.
Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang said the programme aimed to spark students’ interest in science and technology, particularly among those with limited access to these fields.
“Thirty rural schools in Sabah and Sarawak have been selected for this initiative, which is expected to benefit around 30,000 students,” he said after launching National Science Week 2025 in Kota Samarahan, Sarawak.
In his speech, Chang said MSN, now in its eighth edition, reflected the ministry’s commitment to embedding science, technology and innovation into the daily lives of all Malaysians.
He added that the initiative would be extended to grassroots communities through the implementation of on-ground programmes throughout Malaysia, as reported by Bernama.
Themed “Democratising Science, Humanising Technology, Mainstreaming Innovation”, MSN 2025 emphasises inclusive participation in advancing scientific innovation in step with rapid technological progress, and runs until the end of the year.
