Perlis and Kedah schools crowned champions in national Junior Innovathon 2025, winning RM40,000 each for innovative student projects
KUALA LUMPUR: SMK Syed Sirajuddin from Perlis emerged as the secondary school champion in Junior Innovathon 2025 with their carbon monoxide gas detection and filter device.
SK Convent Father Barre from Kedah won the primary school category with their Bag Me Up innovation.
Both champion schools received RM40,000 cash and an iPad during the finals at Angkasapuri Kota Media.
The prize presentation was officiated by Second Minister of Finance Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, who is acting as the Minister of Economy.
Junior Innovathon 2025 marked the programme’s inaugural edition, aiming to discover innovative talent among students nationwide.
The initiative involved collaboration between the Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Communications, Ministry of Education, and Ministry of Rural and Regional Development.
Vocational College Pasir Gudang, Johor secured second place in the secondary category with their Bot Sabut innovation, winning RM22,000.
SK Seri Indera, Perlis took second place in the primary category with Recypot 2.0, also receiving RM22,000.
Third place winners SMK Taman Jasmin 2, Selangor and SK Padang Mengkuang, Terengganu each received RM15,000 for their innovations.
Fourth place winners Vocational College Ampangan, Negeri Sembilan and SK Seri Negeri, Kedah won RM11,000 each.
Fifth place winners SMK Seksyen 10 Kota Damansara, Selangor and SK Methodist Parit Buntar, Perak received RM8,000 each.
KV Pasir Gudang and SK Methodist Parit Buntar also won the PTPTN Best Innovation Presentation Award, receiving RM2,500 each.
SMK Syed Sirajuddin team representative Muhammad Iqram Zulfiqqar Idris described the victory as deeply meaningful.
“We did not expect this innovation to go this far,” he said.
He expressed hope that their carbon monoxide detection device could be developed into actual technology protecting communities.
SK Convent Father Barre’s Izzhana Ambi Mohd Haniff expressed joy that their efforts had borne success.
She hoped their innovation could help reduce scoliosis risks and improve student spinal health. – Bernama
