Today, I had the honour of being invited to officiate the launch of the STEM-CO Curriculum-Entrepreneurship Program at SMK Tuanku Abdullah. The event was more than just a launch — it was a meaningful milestone in how we approach STEM education, entrepreneurship, and student empowerment.
The STEM-CO (STEM + Co-curriculum + Entrepreneurship) framework is a forward-thinking initiative designed to integrate STEM learning with real-world entrepreneurial experiences. At its core, this curriculum encourages students to go beyond textbooks, empowering them to identify opportunities (or simply said as “menghidu peluang keusahawanan”), solve community problems, and develop STEM-based innovations with commercial potential.
What makes this program exciting is its interconnectedness. STEM teaches students to think critically and solve problems. Entrepreneurship teaches them to act on those ideas and create value. Together, they form a powerful ecosystem that cultivates STEM leadership — nurturing a generation of thinkers, doers, and changemakers.
Throughout the event, I was inspired by the energy and vision of the students and teachers. Their enthusiasm reaffirmed my belief that when students are given the right platforms and guidance, they can thrive as future technopreneurs and leaders of innovation.
Kudos to SMK Tuanku Abdullah and all stakeholders for championing this initiative. May this be the spark that ignites many more innovations to come.
