Official Selection Announcement: Oral & Poster Presentations for Science Castle Malaysia (Sarawak) 2026
Leave a Nest Malaysia is pleased to announce the selected teams for both the Oral and Poster Presentation categories at Science Castle Malaysia (Sarawak) 2026.
After a comprehensive evaluation process, a number of outstanding student research projects have been selected based on their scientific merit, creativity, and potential real-world impact. These projects reflect the growing strength of young innovators across Malaysia and beyond.
Conference Details
Date: 16 April 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue: Dewan Jubli, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Sarawak Kampus Samarahan, Sarawak
Science Castle Malaysia 2026 is a platform where school students present their innovative research, engage in STEM-focused dialogue, and collaborate with peers and professionals from across Malaysia. The conference offers a dynamic and enriching experience through student presentations, expert mentorship, and exposure to cutting-edge scientific developments.
We are truly excited to welcome participating schools to this meaningful event that fosters curiosity, innovation and international collaboration.
Selected Oral Presenters
The following teams have been selected for Oral Presentations, where they will showcase their research on stage:
| School Name | State | Research Title | |
| O1 | SMS Kuching | Sarawak | The Effect of Biochar From Local Agricultural Waste on Soil Fertility and Plant Growth |
| O2 | SMK Pusa | Sarawak | Sago & Nipah Biodegradable Plastic (Bioplastic) |
| O3 | SJKC Chung Hua Krokop | Sarawak | Smart Soil and Pest Monitoring System |
| O4 | Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School Petra Jaya | Sarawak | Investigation into Sterilization Efficiency and Material Degradation of Far-UVC Light |
| O5 | SM St. Michael Penampang, Sabah, Malaysia | Sabah | Waste2Wealth |
| O6 | SMK Bako | Sarawak | H₂O Revolution: Save Cash with HHO Generator! |
| O7 | Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School Petra Jaya | Sarawak | Genetic Sequencing of Endemic Orchids in Kuching, Sarawak |
| O8 | Kolej Datu Patinggi Abang Haji Abdillah | Sarawak | Plastic Waste to Protein: A Biotechnological Approach to New Sustainable Food Sources |
| O9 | SMK BM Saratok | Sarawak | Enzygrow Biodegradable Pot: Upcycling Library Book Waste for Sustainable Seed Growth |
| O10 | SMK Penrissen | Sarawak | Freshwater Mussels for Water Purification |
| O11 | Sahinbey Social Sciences High School (Special Invitation) | Turkiye | Smart Climate Infrastructure & Energy Harvesting |
| O12 | University of the Philippines High School in Iloilo (Special Invitation) | Philippines | Formulation & Evaluation of Natural Soap Using Manila Palm Seed Powder Infused to Virgin Coconut Oil |
Selected Poster Presenters
A diverse range of projects have been selected for the Poster Presentation category, representing innovation across sustainability, engineering, environmental science, and health.
Participating schools include:
| School | State | Title |
| Kolej Datu Patinggi Abang Haji Abdillah | Sarawak | ECODIGEST |
| Kolej Datu Patinggi Abang Haji Abdillah | Sarawak | The Smart Pet Collar.Design and Implementation of a Wearable Collar for Pet Health and Location Monitoring |
| Kolej Datu Patinggi Abang Haji Abdillah | Sarawak | EcoHusk |
| Kolej Datu Patinggi Abang Haji Abdillah | Sarawak | BIOSMART-PACK (Smart Colour-changing Biodegradable Food Packaging) |
| Kolej Datu Patinggi Abang Haji Abdillah | Sarawak | Colorimetric Bandage |
| Kolej Datu Patinggi Abang Haji Abdillah | Sarawak | Denatured Mosquitoes |
| Kolej Datu Patinggi Abang Haji Abdillah | Sarawak | Development of a Smart Flood Barrier Model Using Water Level Sensors for Early Flood Prevention |
| Kolej Datu Patinggi Abang Haji Abdillah | Sarawak | Breathe Safe : Wearable Air Oxidation Badge for Smarter Air Monitoring (WeaBOA) |
| Kolej Vokasional Miri | Sarawak | SMARTASSIST |
| Kolej Vokasional Miri | Sarawak | SAFEWALK |
| Sekolah Menengah Pei Min, Miri, Sarawak | Sarawak | EcoGamify: A Gamified IoT-based Recycling System to Promote Sustainable Behaviour in Schools |
| SK Gersik | Sarawak | Self-Watering Plant System Without Coding |
| SK Gita | Sarawak | Project Sock-Lock: A Comparative Analysis of Mechanical Fastening Systems in Enhancing Domestic Efficiency and Reducing Textile Waste |
| SK Sebandi Matang, Asajaya | Sarawak | TropiCool Classroom System: A Low-Cost 4-Layer Cooling System to Improve Classroom Comfort |
| SM St Michael Penampang, Sabah, Malaysia | Sabah | Wasteguard Robot |
| SM St Michael Penampang, Sabah, Malaysia | Sabah | BananaFlex |
| SM St Michael Penampang, Sabah, Malaysia | Sabah | Solar-Powered Automated Medicine Vending Machine for Improved Healthcare Access |
| SM St Michael Penampang, Sabah, Malaysia | Sabah | Substance SAVIOUR |
| SMJK Hua Lian | Perak | RoboBreeze Aurora Arm |
| SMK Bako | Sarawak | Study on the Effectiveness of Plant Extracts as Iron Corrosion Inhibitors in Acidic Mediums |
| SMK Bako | Sarawak | Magegg |
| SMK Bako | Sarawak | Smart Garden |
| SMK Bandar Samariang | Sarawak | Bamboo-Charge: Sustainable Bio-Supercapacitors |
| SMK Chung Hua, Sibu | Sarawak | Smart Flood Detection and Alert System |
| SMK Chung Hua, Sibu | Sarawak | Eggshell Natural Water Filter |
| SMK Demak Baru | Sarawak | ChromaGel FreshGuard |
| SMK Hajjah Laila Taib | Sarawak | From Waste to Energy: Sustainable Production of Biodiesel and Glycerol from Used Cooking Oil |
| SMK Kota Samarahan | Sarawak | Developing Moisture-Retaining Capsules to Maintain Soil Moisture for Healthier Plant Growth |
| SMK Lake | Sarawak | E-FLEXI GREEN COOKER |
| SMK Lingga | Sarawak | HERBAL GUARD+: Slow-Release Natural Mosquito Repellent |
| SMK Lingga | Sarawak | MICROBOOST: Local Microbe Starter to Speed Up Composting |
| SMK Luar Bandar Miri | Sarawak | EchoPalm: Eco Acoustic Panel from Oil Palm Waste |
| SMK Lundu | Sarawak | DEODORA: Analysis and Utilisation of Sarawakian Rice Wine for the Inhibition of Odour-Causing Bacteria |
| SMK Lundu | Sarawak | Modernization of Traditional Selukai Bark into a Controlled-Combustion Repellent Block |
| SMK Lutong | Sarawak | FoodLoop |
| SMK Pusa | Sarawak | IoT Smart Solar Dehydrator |
| SMK Putrajaya Presint 5 (1) | W.P Putrajaya | SOIL MOISTURE GRAVITY CONTROLLER |
| SMK Saribas | Sarawak | Smart Irrigation System Using Soil Moisture Sensor for Water Conservation in Water-Scarce Communities |
| SMK Saribas | Sarawak | Design Optimization of a Water Rocket for Improved Flight Stability and Height |
| SMK Sri Aman | Sarawak | ZIGZAG-FLEX |
| SMK Sungai Tapang | Sarawak | Reverb: An AI-Powered Gamified Community Platform for Pollution Reporting, Recycling Engagement, and Tree-Planting Initiatives |
| SMS Hulu Selangor | Selangor | ARODIHUE |
| SMS Hulu Selangor | Selangor | Development of Eco-Absorb : A Sustainable Absorbent Materials from Recycled Waste |
| SMS Hulu Selangor | Selangor | YAMMI SEAL : A dissolveable edible biopolymer film for zero-waste beverage packaging |
| SMS Hulu Selangor | Selangor | Inclu-id |
| SMS Hulu Selangor | Selangor | CITRAL-CE |
| SMS Hulu Selangor | Selangor | FIRE STARTER (HUSKBURNER) |
| SMS Hulu Selangor | Selangor | LOOFUBBLES |
| SMS Hulu Selangor | Selangor | SIMI-AWAY- A SMART MONKEY DETERRENT SYSTEM |
| SMS Kuching | Sarawak | BANANA PEEL BIOPLASTIC |
| SMS Kuching | Sarawak | CoralQuest: A study of survival and adaption in varied Waters and development of an app for marine researchers. |
| SMS Kuching | Sarawak | BIOFRESH ; ANTI-MOLD PACKAGING |
| SMS Kuching | Sarawak | A SMART SILENT ALERT SYSTEM TO PREVENT BULLYING IN SCHOOLS |
| SMS Kuching | Sarawak | CLASSROOM NOISE ALERT SYSTEM |
| Sri Dasmesh International School | W.P Kuala Lumpur | FlexRise |
| Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School Petra Jaya | Sarawak | Coconut Coir Paper with Cassava Starch Adhesive |
| Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School Petra Jaya | Sarawak | Comparison between octopus and avian based gripper |
| Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School Petra Jaya | Sarawak | Bio-coagulant Efficiency of Musa × paradisiaca Peels on Diverse Turbid Rivers in Sarawak |
| Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School Petra Jaya | Sarawak | Humidity Regulation Using Eco-Friendly Composite Materials |
| Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School Petra Jaya | Sarawak | THE USE OF PINEAPPLE LEAVES AS A SUSTAINABLE TEXTILE FIBRE |
| Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School Petra Jaya | Sarawak | Carbon & Strength Study of Bio-Bricks |
| Kolej Datu Patinggi Abang Haji Abdillah | Sarawak | River Pollution & Conservation |
| Kolej Datu Patinggi Abang Haji Abdillah | Sarawak | Moon Phase 3D Kit: Improving Students’ Understanding Through Hands-On Learning |
| SMK Semerah Padi | Sarawak | Auto Plant Watering System |
| University of The Philippines High School In Iloilo | Philippines | Profitability and Marketability of Locally Produced Fish Hash Browns from Brama orcini |
| University Of The Philippines High School In Iloilo | Philippines | MangroveMatch:GIS Web Tool for Identifying Mangrove Restoration Sites and Suitable Species in Iloilo |
| University Of The Philippines High School In Iloilo | Philippines | AERODYNAMIC OPTIMIZATION OF GABLE ROOFS TO MITIGATE TYPHOON-INDUCED UPLIFT FORCES IN THE PHILIPPINES |
| University Of The Philippines High School In Iloilo | Philippines | Moribang: Development of a Collagen-based Hydrogel from Milkfish (Chanos chanos) Skin, Scales, and Bones Enhanced with Moringa (Moringa oleifera) Leaf Extract as a Potential Wound Dressing |
| University Of The Philippines High School In Iloilo | Philippines | Multiple Ligand Docking of Selected Kamias Flavonoids as Potential Synergistic Inhibitors to AD |
| University Of The Philippines High School In Iloilo | Philippines | IN SILICO SCREENING OF P angulata L. FLAVONOIDS AS XO INHIBITORS |
| University Of The Philippines High School In Iloilo | Philippines | Talaba Shells for Diesel Oil Spill Remediation |
| University Of The Philippines High School In Iloilo | Philippines | Modular Properties of Sophie Germain Primes |
We extend our sincere congratulations to all selected teams. Your dedication, creativity, and scientific spirit have earned you a place at Science Castle Malaysia 2026.
We look forward to witnessing your ideas come to life and to celebrating the next generation of innovators shaping a better future through science. For more information or if you’d like to join as a visitor, you can register here: https://linktr.ee/sciencecastle