A TEAM of Year 10 students has struck gold with their smart baby car seat system.
“Safe n Snug”, a project by seven Idrissi International School students, uses advanced sensors and real-time alerts to prevent infants from being accidentally left in vehicles.
The team won the Gold Award in the Asian Youth Innovation Awards (Junior Safety and Security Category) at the Malaysia Technology Expo 2025.
The 16-year olds also received a Special Award from the Indonesian Invention & Innovation Promotion Association during the event held at World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur from Feb 20 to 22.
Project lead Umar Al-Farouque Shahrin said the team “learnt so much” from the experience, not only in terms of technical knowledge but also teamwork, problem-solving and innovation.
“This has been a life-changing opportunity for all of us, and we are excited to see where our ideas take us in the future,” he said in a press release.
Not expecting recognition, he said the team’s aim was to tackle a critical issue with an innovative solution.
“This journey has shown us the power of teamwork and dedication. More than anything, we hope Safe n Snug raises awareness about child safety and inspires others to develop creative solutions to real-world challenges,” he said.
Idrissi International School principal Raimi Rasdi said she was “incredibly proud” of the students’ dedication and hard work in producing an invention that aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Safe n Snug, developed in collaboration with the Centre of Printable Electronics (CPE) at Universiti Malaya, gave the Setia Alam international school students an insight into the world of sensor electronics, prototyping, and innovative design.
Its head, Dr Sharifah Fatmadiana Wan Muhd Hatta, said the CPE has been conducting ongoing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) outreach programmes to provide young talents with hands-on exposure to cutting-edge technologies that could shape the future of product development.
The centre’s STEM outreach initiatives go beyond the teaching of technology; it’s about empowering the next generation of innovators, she said.
The sessions are designed not only to teach the technical aspects but also to ignite creativity and encourage practical problem-solving skills.
“Seeing these students take an idea from conception to a real-world prototype and win prestigious awards is a testament to the power of hands-on learning and collaboration,” she added.
