By Dr. Thien Yee Von (TARUMT)

On July 1, 2026, the Faculty of Electrical Engineering & Technology (FKTE) and the Faculty of Electronic Engineering & Technology (FKTEN) at Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) successfully organized a STEM Strengthening Program at SJK(C) Tong Wah, Bagan Serai, Perak. Led by Program Director Ir. Ts. Dr. Wooi Chin Leong, this community outreach and knowledge-transfer initiative aimed to spark early interest in STEM disciplines among primary school students through interactive, hands-on learning.

Key Program Highlights:

  • Participant Reach: Engaged 250 primary school students (Standard 1 through 6) and 20 school teachers, supported by a 17-member delegation of academic/technical staff and student facilitators from UniMAP.

  • Renewable Energy Modules: Hands-on model building of solar fans and wind energy systems to introduce green energy concepts.

  • Robotics & Basic Mechanics (Standards 4–6): Interactive activities including rope-climbing and pulling/towing robots to teach basic mechanics and programming principles.

  • Mini Competitions: Team-based project demonstrations that evaluated students’ creativity, critical thinking, and practical problem-solving skills.

Impact: The program successfully fostered Higher-Order Thinking Skills (HOTS), teamwork, and practical engineering skills among the 250 students while strengthening UniMAP’s strategic engagement with local primary education institutions.