The Malaysia Techlympics 2026 East Coast Zone 1.0 brought together 1,150 participants from Pahang and Terengganu at Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), Paya Besar.

The programme was officiated by Pahang State Committee chairman for Investment, Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation YB Dato’ Mohamad Nizar Dato’ Sri Mohamad Najib.

Deputy Secretary-General (Science Planning and Culture) of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) Datin Safida Zalma Mohd Piah was also present.

The event, the second zonal programme under the Malaysia Techlympics 2026, provided participants with an opportunity to compete for places in the national finals, scheduled to be held at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS) in November.

The initiative is aimed at fostering greater interest among young Malaysians in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) through high-impact, hands-on competitions and activities.

It also seeks to nurture creativity, innovation and problem-solving skills among young people while encouraging them to explore careers and opportunities in STEM-related fields.