REGISTRATION FOR MALAYSIA COMBAT ROBOT COMPETITION 2024 NOW OPEN

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) --  Registration for the 2024 Malaysia Combat Robot Competition, themed "Keep Fighting," is now open until noon on Aug 15.

National Science Centre (NSC) director Mohammad Fuad Rahman stated that the competition aims to spark interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), particularly in robotics.

He said NSC, an agency under the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI), hopes that young people will take the opportunity to participate in this competition, which serves as a primary platform to showcase creativity and skills in creating combat robots.

"This is a golden opportunity for young people to hone their talents and gain practical experience," he said in a statement today.

Mohammad Fuad added that the competition is open to all Malaysians, especially youths from various institutions and the robotics community.

He stated that the champion would receive RM10,000 in cash and a challenge trophy, while the runner-up and third-place winners would be awarded RM7,000 and RM5,000, respectively. 

Participants also have the chance to win the Best Hibiscus Design and Best Hibiscus Engineering awards, each offering a cash prize of RM500.

He said that NSC is delighted with the support of Hibiscus Petroleum Berhad as this year's prize sponsor.

"This strategic collaboration between the government and the private sector significantly amplifies the competition's impact and heightens the excitement for this year's event," he said.

More information on participation requirements and registration may be obtained at NSC’s website at https://www.psn.gov.my/rt/ or its Facebook page.

-- BERNAMA