MUKAH – at the Mukah Polytechnic multipurpose hall on Saturday, the STEM @ Mukah Carnival 2025 drew to a close with a strong emphasis on building Sarawak’s future through Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
Royston Valentine, the Assemblyman for Tellian, highlighted that fluency in STEM disciplines is now essential for national advancement and innovation—not merely an option—but a foundational requirement.
Valentine observed that mastering STEM transforms Malaysia from a passive technology consumer into a creative leader on the global stage.
He noted that the event aligns with broader state policies, including the Sarawak Digital Economy Blueprint 2030 and the Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030, both aimed at cultivating a highly skilled workforce to support Sarawak’s transformation into a regional high-technology hub. These plans target broad digital infrastructure, innovation, and economic diversification.
The carnival featured robotics competitions, innovation showcases, and challenge-based problem-solving, reflecting enthusiastic participation from students and educators.
Valentine praised participants’ creativity and encouraged them to persist through setbacks. “Failure is part of the journey; every challenge is a stepping stone to success,” he remarked, urging learners to boldly pursue STEM interests.
The event’s success reinforces Sarawak’s ambition to realize a tech-driven economy by 2030. Under PCDS 2030 and the digital blueprint, initiatives such as advanced internet connectivity, research and development scholarships, and data centre infrastructure are already underway.
Valentine said the carnival demonstrated the state’s capacity to nurture competitive young talent—an essential component in Sarawak’s pursuit of technological and economic development.
As students leave the event inspired, Sarawak’s vision of becoming a developed, innovation-led region grows increasingly attainable.
