Advancing in Solve for Tomorrow STEM Competition Samsung Malaysia Unveils Top 10 Young Innovator Teams

Semi-finalists will continue their innovation journey by developing prototypes and competing for prizes worth RM47,000 in Samsung products.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Spotlighting the next generation of innovators applying STEM, design thinking and technology to improve lives in their communities, Samsung Malaysia, in collaboration with Universiti Malaya, today announced the Top 10 semi-finalist teams advancing in the eighth edition of Solve for Tomorrow 2026.

Selected from participants across Malaysia based on the originality, feasibility and impact of their submissions, the Top 10 teams will now take their ideas to the next level by refining their concepts, developing prototypes and competing for a place in the Grand Finale.

This year's submissions showcased the passion and ingenuity of young Malaysians, with participants presenting solutions across four key themes:

Environmental Sustainability	Explored ideas that promote a greener future, including waste management, resource conservation and climate resilience.
Sport and Technology	Focused on leveraging innovation to enhance sports participation, performance, accessibility and community engagement.
Health	Proposed solutions that support healthier lifestyles, wellbeing and access to healthcare.
Education	Encouraged the use of technology to make learning more engaging, inclusive and effective  for all.

Environmental Sustainability 

Explored ideas that promote a greener future,
including waste management, resource
conservation and climate resilience.

Sport and Technology

Focused on leveraging innovation to enhance
sports participation, performance, accessibility
and community engagement.

Health

Proposed solutions that support healthier
lifestyles, wellbeing and access to healthcare.

Education

Encouraged the use of technology to make

learning more engaging, inclusive and effective 
for all.

Following a rigorous evaluation process, a panel of judges from Universiti Malaya selected the top 10 teams whose ideas demonstrated creativity, practicality and the potential to create meaningful impact.

"At Samsung, we believe innovation begins with the confidence to take the first step," said Agnes Wong, Head of Corporate Marketing, Samsung Malaysia Electronics. "The ideas we have seen this year reflect not only creativity, but a strong sense of purpose among young Malaysians to solve real challenges. Through Solve for Tomorrow, we are proud to nurture this spirit and support the next generation of changemakers."

Meet the Top 10 Semi-Finalist Teams (in no particular order), each recognised for the potential impact of their ideas. Representing schools from across Malaysia, these teams will continue to develop their solutions with guidance from Samsung Malaysia and Universiti Malaya mentors.

School	Team Name	State	Idea
Sekolah Berasrama Penuh Integrasi Rawang	Replast	Selangor	Environmental  Sustainability
SMK Beluran	EcoTerraNitro	Sabah	Environmental  Sustainability
SMK Bukit Jambul	SafeNest	Pulau Pinang	Health
SMK Raja Muda Musa, Kuala Selangor	Ecolab Junior	Selangor	Health
SMK Seri Panching	iSAFE Path	Pahang	Sports & Technology
SMK Shah Alam	GulaGirls	Selangor	Health
SMK Tarat	Spark X Trio	Sarawak	Health
SMK Telok Panglima Garang	Food Freshness Bioplastic Patch	Selangor	Health
Vision Secondary  School Tawau	Primates	Sabah	Environmental  Sustainability
MRSM Bagan Datuk	InnovateZ	Perak	Health

School

Team Name

State

Idea

Sekolah Berasrama
Penuh Integrasi
Rawang

Replast

Selangor

Environmental 
Sustainability

SMK Beluran

EcoTerraNitro

Sabah

Environmental 
Sustainability

SMK Bukit Jambul

SafeNest

Pulau Pinang 

Health

SMK Raja Muda
Musa, Kuala Selangor 

Ecolab Junior

Selangor

Health

SMK Seri Panching

iSAFE Path

Pahang

Sports & Technology 

SMK Shah Alam

GulaGirls

Selangor

Health

SMK Tarat

Spark X Trio

Sarawak

Health

SMK Telok Panglima
Garang

Food
Freshness
Bioplastic Patch 

Selangor

Health

Vision Secondary 
School Tawau

Primates

Sabah

Environmental 
Sustainability

MRSM Bagan Datuk

InnovateZ

Perak

Health

The Top 10 teams will now take the next step in their Solve for Tomorrow journey, working closely with their mentors to enhance their ideas, develop working prototypes and strengthen their innovation capabilities. Participants will also take part in a Design Thinking Workshop designed to equip them with valuable skills in creative problem-solving, collaboration and solution development as they prepare for the next stage of the competition.

Their journey will culminate at the Grand Finale, where they will pitch their innovations to a distinguished panel of judges for the opportunity to win Samsung products worth up to a total of RM114,000.

Through Solve for Tomorrow, Samsung Malaysia continues to empower young innovators with the skills, mentorship and opportunities to turn bold ideas into meaningful impact.

For more information on Solve for Tomorrow, please visit - https://www.samsung.com/my/solvefortomorrow/

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

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Advancing in Solve for Tomorrow STEM Competition Samsung Malaysia Unveils Top 10 Young Innovator Teams

HONG KONG, Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A delegation from City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), led by Professor the Honourable Michael Ngai, Chairman of the Council, visited Sunway University and Sunway Group in Malaysia to explore new opportunities for collaboration in education, research and innovation. The visit built on recent engagements between the two institutions, including a visit by Tan Sri Sir Jeffrey Cheah, Founder and Chairman of Sunway Group and Founder and Chancellor of Sunway University, to CityUHK (Dongguan) earlier this year. The exchanges underscored a shared commitment to strengthening ties and creating new avenues for impactful international collaboration.

The CityUHK delegation included Professor Chun-Sing Lee, Acting President; Professor Li Wen Jung, Vice-President (Talent and International Strategy); Professor Kenneth Leung Mei-yee, Vice-President (Research); and Professor Shirley Chong, Chief Communications and Global Affairs Officer.

During the visit, the CityUHK delegation met with senior leadership at Sunway University, including Professor Sibrandes Poppema, President and Vice-Chancellor; Professor Abhimanyu Veerakumarasivam, Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor; and Professor Chai Lay-ching, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education, Employability and Alumni). Discussions focused on identifying strategic areas of cooperation and leveraging the complementary strengths of both universities.

The two parties explored collaboration opportunities across a range of academic and research initiatives, including joint conferences, student and faculty mobility programmes, joint PhD supervision programmes and research partnerships. Particular attention was given to developing synergies in engineering and business, fields in which both institutions possess strong expertise and vibrant innovation ecosystems.

The CityUHK delegation also toured key facilities across the Sunway ecosystem, including the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, the Faculty of Medical and Life Sciences, Sunway Business School and Sunway Medical Centre. The visits provided insights into Sunway University's interdisciplinary approach to education, research and industry engagement, while promoting knowledge transfer and innovation. The delegation later attended a dinner hosted by the Sunway Group, where they met with Sir Cheah and Professor Datuk Elizabeth Lee, Chief Executive Officer of the Sunway Education Group.

After the meetings, representatives from both universities expressed optimism about the potential for deeper cooperation and agreed to continue exploring concrete initiatives. Together, they aim to nurture global talent, advance research excellence, and leverage higher education to address global and societal challenges.

The visit marks an important step towards strengthening the partnership between CityUHK and Sunway University. It lays the groundwork for long-term collaboration in education, research and knowledge exchange across the region and beyond.

During the visit, Professor Chong also chaired a university ranking workshop, in which she shared CityUHK's experience in building a global reputation and strategic planning with the deans and department heads of Sunway University's various faculties. The session fostered exchanges between the two institutions on trends in higher education development and strategies for university internationalisation.

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Venus Doon, Communications and Institutional Research Office, CityUHK (Tel: 3442 6377)

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CityUHK strengthens ties with Sunway University to advance research and global education