Two Sabah Schools in the Top 10 Semi-Finalist Teams for Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow 2024

8 October 2024

KUALA LUMPUR: Samsung Malaysia Electronics (Samsung Malaysia) has officially announced the top 10 semi-finalist teams for the sixth edition of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow.

This highly anticipated competition invites Malaysian secondary students from Form 1 to Form 3 to develop innovative solutions to address the country’s pressing societal issues through the application of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

The shortlisted group are TerraInnovators – SMK Sultan Ismail (Johor), Eagle Young Innovators – St. John's Institution (Kuala Lumpur) The Visionaries – Vision Secondary School Tawau (Sabah), A Miso Soup – Sabah Tshung Tsin Secondary School (Sabah), Renew Shield – SMK Sungai Tapang (Sarawak), Tres Scholarium – SM Sains Kuala Selangor (Selangor) The Nexus – SMK Subang (Selangor), Eco Empire – SMJK Kwang Hua (Selangor), TWS – SMK Shah Alam (Selangor) and Quantum Questers – SMK La Salle Petaling Jaya (Selangor).

In partnership with Universiti Malaya, Samsung Solve for Tomorrow has garnered tremendous enthusiasm from students and mentors across the nation. A distinguished panel of STEM experts from Universiti Malaya evaluated more than 115 entries from 345 participants and identified the top 10 teams to advance to the next stage of the competition.

"We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all participants for their dedication and creativity in this competition. It is inspiring to see the impressive number of entries submitted this year. We look forward to seeing the semi-finalists unlock their full potential and further refine their ideas as they advance to the next phase of the competition," said Elaine Soh, Chief Marketing Officer of Samsung Malaysia Electronics.

"At Samsung, we believe in empowering innovative and passionate young talents, as they are key to shaping our nation's future," she added.

Ir. Dr. Mas Sahidayana Mohktar, Director of the Universiti Malaya STEM Centre, added, "It was truly inspiring to witness the creativity displayed by the participating teams. Beyond their impressive solutions, what stood out most was the growing enthusiasm among students to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application."

" The next phase of the competition will be crucial for these students, as they will require additional support and knowledge to enhance their ideas and solutions, alongside guidance from their mentors. As STEM educators, we are committed to supporting these teams as they progress on their journey."

The next phase of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow features the Design Thinking Workshop, where the semi-finalists will refine their initial ideas and create prototypes, further explaining their ideas.

Lastly, the top 5 finalists will be selected to present their finalised ideas and compete for the grand prize worth up to RM28,000 in Samsung products.