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Today, UMPSA STEM Lab, in collaboration with Chumbaka, hosted the Young Innovators Challenge (YIC) 2025 – Pahang State Level, bringing together bright young minds from across the state. A total of 84 school children and teachers participated, represented by 26 teams competing with their creative and impactful projects.

The theme for this year’s challenge is “Solve the One Issue Near You”. This approach encourages students to look around their own communities, identify a real problem, and design a practical innovation that makes a difference.

One of the most exciting aspects of YIC is that students are required to design projects that incorporate at least one microcontroller and sensor. This ensures they are not only thinking about ideas, but also learning how to build working prototypes using digital technologies – a crucial skill in today’s innovation-driven world.

Across Malaysia, YIC 2025 has engaged over 500 teams, each working on solutions that matter most to them – from everyday issues to broader community challenges. Here at the Pahang state level, the energy and creativity were remarkable.

It is always a joy to witness the students’ excitement and pride when they see their projects come to life. From the initial idea to the final prototype, the journey reflects their problem-solving skills, teamwork, and innovative thinking.

UMPSA STEM Lab is proud to be part of this movement that nurtures young innovators and inspires them to take the first steps toward becoming future engineers, technologists, and changemakers.