Young Malaysian Scientists to Shine at Science Castle Malaysia 2025 with 56 Innovative Posters
[29 May 2025, Cyberjaya, Malaysia] – The future of science and innovation takes flight this July as Science Castle Malaysia 2025 returns with a bold theme: NEST – Nature, Engineering, Science & Technology. This year’s edition will spotlight 57 student poster presentations that explore impactful ideas rooted in sustainability, creativity, and real-world problem-solving.
Held at Makeramai Makerspace, a creative hub in Plaza Merdeka, Kuching, this year’s event gathers young researchers, educators, and science advocates from across Malaysia. The conference, organized by Leave a Nest Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., stands as one of the country’s only research presentation platforms exclusively dedicated to high school students.
Turning Ideas into Impact
The conference features a wide range of poster presentations tackling pressing challenges in sustainability, food technology, health, agriculture, environmental conservation, and smart systems. From banana peel bioplastics to blockchain-enabled food tracking, students are showing that age is no barrier to breakthrough thinking.
Spotlight on Student Posters
Each team will present their research in a hybrid poster pitch format: a 7-minute verbal presentation followed by a 3-minute Q&A session. Judging will be conducted by academics, corporate R&D experts, and partners.
Students from both urban and rural schools are participating, including SMK Tatau, SK Serumbu, SMK Luar Bandar Miri, SMK Lingga, and Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School, among others. Their projects span topics such as eco-friendly detergents, reusable packaging, AI-powered health applications, and soil-friendly fertilizers.
We also had the honour of welcoming a special team from our neighbouring country, Indonesia – SMAN 3 Singkawang from Kalimantan Barat, who will presenting their inspiring research project.
A Hub for Future Innovators
Since its introduction in Malaysia in 2017, Science Castle has served as a critical stepping stone for budding researchers to present their work at both the national and regional levels. This year, winning poster presenters will be invited to pitch their projects in front of industry mentors for possible incubation or collaboration opportunities through Leave a Nest’s global network.
In a time when the world faces complex challenges like climate change, resource depletion, and technological inequity, Science Castle plays a vital role in nurturing a new generation of thinkers, builders, and changemakers. The poster session is more than just a competition; it’s a forum for ideas that can translate into real-world impact.
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, 31 July 2025
- Venue: Makeramai Makerspace, Plaza Merdeka, Kuching
- Time: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Organized by: Leave a Nest Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
- Admission: Free
Poster list
| Poster ID | School Name | Research Title |
| P01 | Kolej Permata Pintar @ Negara, Ukm | HydroHarvest |
| P02 | SMK Lundu | DRABEENA ORGANIC LIP BALM : NUTRITIOUS GIFT FROM NATURE |
| P03 | SMK Tatau | BioBrix |
| P04 | Sekolah Menengah Stella Maris | COCOMI |
| P05 | SK Senibong, Bau | ECO-POT: Pasu Biodegradasi daripada Kulit Pisang |
| P06 | SK Serumbu | SELF-CARE PLANT SYSTEM |
| P07 | SMS Kuching | Cleaning Ocean Waste |
| P08 | SMS Kuching | ECOGREEN ROVER |
| P09 | SMS Kuching | GUAVAGLOW MOISTURIZER |
| P10 | SMK Pengalat Papar | Sprout Husk: Growing Plants with a Sustainable Cornhusk Egg Tray |
| P11 | SMK Pengalat Papar | Ambuyat With Ikan Ampap Made Easy |
| P12 | SMK Putrajaya Presint 5(1) | COCOCLIQUE |
| P13 | SMK Sri Aman | NutriHydro Junior – Minuman sihat berasaskan herba tempatan dengan pembungkusan bioplastik inovatif dari kulit pisang |
| P14 | SMK Sungai Tapang | Utilize Econareca |
| P15 | SMK Bandar Kuching No 1 | Sustainability & environmental innovation |
| P16 | SMK Lundu | ARRAGA Mosquito Repellent Joss Stick |
| P17 | SK Senibong, Bau | THE GOLDEN FOOD WASTE : CHICKEN BONES |
| P18 | SK Serumbu | HANDMADE HAND WASH |
| P19 | SMS Kuching | moonMist : Eco-friendly detergent in three convenient ways, safe and effective for all sensitivity |
| P20 | SMK Bako | MagEgg: An Eco-Friendly Solution for Sustainable Agriculture through Eggshell and Sago-Based Organic Fertilizer |
| P21 | SMK Kompleks Gong Badak | Sustainable Hydroponics: Using Food Wastewater for Urban Farming |
| P22 | SMK Kota Samarahan | HEEP Essence |
| P23 | SMK Lake | GREEN PAMO SOAP BAR & POWDER |
| P24 | SMK Lingga | From Waste to Taste: Transforming Soybean Pulp into Nutritious Edible Products |
| P25 | SMK Pengalat | Sabun Anti-mikroorganisma |
| P26 | SMK Pengalat Papar | Cassava Leaves Seaweed: A Malaysian Identity in Culinary Innovation |
| P27 | SMK Tarat | Water filtration |
| P28 | Kolej Datu Patinggi Abang Haji Abdillah | Smart Color-Changing Food Packaging |
| P29 | Kolej Datu Patinggi Abang Haji Abdillah | Natural Perfume Creation: A Cheaper and Environmentally Friendly Alternative |
| P30 | Kolej Vokasional Miri | SMARTRESCUE |
| P31 | SMK Luar Bandar Miri | BEEP AWARE |
| P33 | SMS Kuching | ECO FRIENDLY CANDLE |
| P34 | SMK Julau | Penggunaan Kertas Terpakai dalam Innovasi Innowaste Portable Divider dalam Kelestarian Alam |
| P35 | SMK Lake | Synergistic SaRiCo7 Eco-Straw |
| P36 | SMK Lake | MINI FOLDABLE SAFETY LOCK |
| P37 | SMK Lingga | Innovative Bioplastics: Utilizing Banana Peels as a Renewable Resource |
| P38 | SMK Matang Jaya | BioEthanol |
| P39 | SMK Sacred Heart | Following Robot |
| P40 | SMK Sungai Tapang | STRATIVA |
| P41 | SMK Tatau | BIO-SPARK |
| P42 | Woodlands International School | Biobrick |
| P43 | Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School Petra Jaya | Durian Pith Fibers as a Potential Raw Material for Industrial Kraft Packaging |
| P44 | Kolej Datu Patinggi Abang Haji Abdillah | The Freshness Indicator Sticker |
| P45 | SMK Pengalat | Inovasi Mesin Pintar Pengukur Bahan Tambahan Dalam Menu Hidangan |
| P46 | SJKC Chung Hua Krokiop | Wellness Companion – The Advancement of Future Healthcare |
| P47 | SJKC Chung Hua Krokop | Safe and Sound |
| P48 | SMS Kuching | Geohazard Alert System |
| P49 | Woodlands International School | The Silent Threat: Origin and Prevention of Lung Cancer in Secondary Students in Kuching, Sarawak. |
| P50 | SMK Luar Bandar Miri | Organic Liquid Pesticides |
| P51 | SMK Methodist Sibu | FreshTrack: Enhancing Food Transparency and Sustainability Through Blockchain and IoT |
| P52 | SMK Pusa | Magic – Filter : An easy way for eco enzyme extraction |
| P53 | SMK Sacred Heart Sibu | Biosphere Protector: against pollution |
| P54 | SMK Sacred Heart Sibu | Agape Lover |
| P55 | SMK Seri Setia | FitQuest: AI-Powered Health & Rewards App |
| P56 | SMK Seri Setia Kuching, Sarawak | Smart Futuristic Nametag |
| P57 | SMAN 3 Singkawang Kalimantan Barat, Indonesia | Hi-Growth |
For more information please visit website : https://castle.lne.st/en/schedule/science-castle-in-malaysia-2025/