PUTRAJAYA: The Putrajaya Festival of Ideas (Putrajaya FOI) 2025 will be held on a larger scale and expanded nationwide, covering all 13 states throughout October, says the Higher Education Ministry.
It said the Festival of Ideas @ State will tour public universities, in synergy with polytechnics and community colleges, with the main event to be held at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre from Nov 4 to 8.
“With the theme ‘Madani: Shaping the Future, Realising Ideas’, Putrajaya FOI 2025 is a manifestation of a whole-of-government collaboration, involving various ministries, agencies and industries to generate intellectual discourse and innovations to be shared with the people,” it said in a statement.
Putrajaya FOI 2025 will feature conferences, forums, exhibitions, and sessions on higher education, research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
“A special space will also be provided for students to showcase their creativity and innovations, offering bold and fresh perspectives for the future,” it said, Bernama reported.
The ministry said the festival is expected to strengthen human capital development and enhance collaboration between higher learning institutions, industry and the community.
“It will also accelerate Malaysia’s progress as a regional hub for knowledge and innovation. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will officiate at the festival’s opening ceremony on Nov 5. A Royal Address is also planned as part of Putrajaya FOI 2025,” it said.
