SK Trusan: LAWAS INNOVATOR FAIR 2026

Date: 19 August 2026

Venue: Dewan Masyarakat Trusan & SJKC Chung Hua Trusan
Main Organizer: SK Trusan
Co-Organizer: SJKC Chung Hua Trusan
Funding: Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) Sarawak

1. Introduction

Lawas Innovator Fair 2026 was successfully held on 19 August 2026 with funding from the Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) Sarawak. The programme was organised by SK Trusan in collaboration with SJKC Chung Hua Trusan, with the valuable support of four external organisations: Chumbaka, Pustaka Sarawak, Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC), and Realfun Academy.

The programme was initiated by Tan Kan Tsai, Guru Cemerlang DG12 since 2025, with the vision of bringing meaningful science, technology and innovation experiences directly to students in the Lawas area. The programme was inspired by the philosophy:

“If I cannot bring all the students to a Science Fair, I’ll move the Science Fair to the students.”

The fair aimed to allow students to see, experience, explore and be inspired by STEM activities in a fun and engaging environment.

2. Opening Ceremony

The Lawas Innovator Fair 2026 was officially officiated by Ismail bin Sabri, Timbalan PPD Sektor Pembelajaran, acting PPD. The event brought together pupils, teachers, organisers and STEM partners in a collaborative effort to promote innovation and STEM education among primary school students.

3. Major Competitions

Two major competitions were conducted during the programme: Junior Innovate and YCF-YDD STEM 5.

Junior Innovate

A total of 10 teams, each consisting of two primary school students and one teacher, participated in the Junior Innovate competition. The teams represented eight schools:

SK Trusan
SJKC Chung Hua Trusan
SK Ulu Merapok
SK Agama (MIS) Lawas
SK Aru Baru
SK Siang Siang
SK Puru Sia
SK Awat Awat

The competition provided students with an opportunity to apply creativity, problem-solving skills, coding knowledge and teamwork in developing innovative projects.

YCF-YDD STEM 5

The YCF-YDD STEM 5 competition featured eight teams from:

SK Trusan
SJKC Chung Hua Trusan
SK Ulu Merapok
SK Agama (MIS) Lawas
SK Puru Sia
SK Awat Awat
SK Aru Baru
SK Ladang Baru

The competition encouraged students to apply STEM concepts through project development, creativity and innovation.

4. Science on Wheels by SDEC

SDEC brought its exciting Science on Wheels (SoW) programme to the fair. Students participated in five hands-on stations:

Sail Car
Magnetic Small Aircraft
Hydraulic Shark
Mars Rover Parachute Model
READY-SET-LIFT

The activities were designed to make science accessible, interactive and enjoyable. Students were able to explore scientific concepts by experimenting and discovering how things work for themselves. The activities were extremely well received, with many students expressing their hope that Science on Wheels would return in future programmes.

5. Scratch 2.0 Workshop by Realfun Academy

Realfun Academy conducted a Scratch 2.0 workshop for the participating students. Through block-based coding, students learned how to create and animate words and objects in a digital environment.

The workshop introduced students to the fundamentals of programming in a simple and enjoyable way. The knowledge gained from the workshop can serve as an important foundation for students who wish to develop projects for competitions such as Junior Innovate and YCF-YDD STEM 5.

6. STEM Showcase by Pustaka Sarawak

Pustaka Sarawak provided a variety of STEM showcases and interactive activities. Among the most popular activities were the robotic car, STEM puzzles and 3D pen activities.

The 3D printer showcase was particularly meaningful as SK Trusan plans to acquire a 3D printer for students to use in developing and producing their future STEM projects. This exposure allowed students to see how digital technology and 3D printing can be applied to creativity, design and innovation.

7. Impact of the Programme

Lawas Innovator Fair 2026 successfully created a platform for students from different schools to learn, compete, collaborate and explore STEM in a hands-on environment. The programme exposed students to coding, robotics, engineering, science experiments, digital fabrication and innovation.

More importantly, the fair demonstrated that quality STEM experiences can be brought directly to students, regardless of their location. It also strengthened collaboration between schools, government agencies, education organisations and STEM providers.

8. Appreciation and Special Thanks

The success of Lawas Innovator Fair 2026 would not have been possible without the support and dedication of many individuals and organisations.

Special appreciation is extended to MEITD Sarawak for providing the funding that made this programme possible.

SDEC – Science on Wheels

Our sincere thanks to:

Muhd Nur Akmal Salleh Bin Hj Julaihi
Nurmelissa Qhaleeda Binti Rashidi
Vanessa Isabelle Ren John
Izzatul Nadia Lau
Molly Martin
Nurul Fadzrena Bini

Thank you for bringing the wonderful Science on Wheels activities to Lawas and inspiring our students through hands-on science.

Chumbaka

Special thanks to:

Zairustina Binti Putit
Sheana Kasih Benedict
Zainun Amirah Zainudin
Haslina Abdul Malek
Nurul Adha Ujang

Your guidance, expertise and support in managing the competitions contributed greatly to the success of Lawas Innovator Fair 2026.

Realfun Academy

Special appreciation to:

Sharon Tan Wen Pin
Chiong Yet Suu
Teng Wei Kiang

Thank you for conducting the engaging Scratch 2.0 workshop and giving students the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of block coding.

Competition Judges

Our sincere appreciation goes to:

Muhammad Nazmi bin Rosli
McMillen anak Otoh
Zakhiruddin bin Zainol

Thank you for your time, professionalism and commitment in judging the participating teams.

SJKC Chung Hua Trusan

Special thanks to GB Colly Kong Suan Fung for the continuous support, cooperation and collaboration throughout the programme, together with all teachers and staff of SJKC Chung Hua Trusan.

SK Trusan

Finally, our deepest appreciation goes to GB Alifarizal bin Sahak, together with all teachers and staff of SK Trusan, for their dedication, commitment and hard work in organising and ensuring the smooth running of the programme.

9. Conclusion

Lawas Innovator Fair 2026 was a meaningful and successful STEM initiative that brought together schools, students, teachers and various STEM organisations under one platform. Through competitions, workshops, exhibitions and hands-on activities, students were given opportunities to see, feel, explore and be inspired by innovation.

The programme has laid an important foundation for developing a stronger STEM culture among students in Lawas. It is hoped that Lawas Innovator Fair will continue in the future and become an annual platform for students to discover their potential, develop innovative ideas and confidently participate in STEM-related activities and competitions.