REMBAU, 18 June – NanoDidik @Negeri Sembilan 2025 concluded successfully with the participation of more than 200 teachers and students from across Negeri Sembilan. The two-day programme, held at Dewan Dato’ Hj Azam, Sekolah Menengah Sains Rembau (SEMESRA), marked a new milestone as the first edition to be organised beyond the main campus of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM).

This initiative was jointly organised by the Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ION2), UPM and the National Nanotechnology Centre (NNC), Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), in collaboration with the Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri Sembilan (JPNS) and SEMESRA as the host institution.

“The programme aims to strengthen knowledge transfer in nanoscience and nanotechnology within the education community, in line with the national aspiration to foster a culture of science and innovation starting from school level,” said Associate Professor Dr. Jaafar Abdullah, Deputy Director of ION2 UPM and Chair of the Programme.

The programme featured a variety of engaging activities, including scientific talks, hands-on sessions for teachers and students, and a mini science exhibition. Adding to the excitement was the presence of the EduPARK Bus from the University Community Transformation Centre (UCTC UPM), which showcased a range of interactive learning exhibits.

A student participant shared, “I learned new things and discovered what nanomaterials are. The modules provided were easy to understand and very interesting.”

The officiating ceremony was led by Mr. Ismarul Nizam Ismail@Abdul Kadir, Principal Assistant Director at the National Nanotechnology Centre (NNC), MOSTI. Also in attendance were Mr. Mohd Yusof Shafie, Principal Assistant Director of the Student Affairs Unit, JPNS; Ms. Narizan binti Mamat, Principal of SEMESRA; as well as officers from NNC, JPNS, and UPM.

The organisers hope that the programme will be fully utilised by teachers and further shared at the school level, as part of a continuous effort to enhance students’ understanding of science and technology — particularly nanoscience, which is rapidly advancing across various strategic sectors of the country.

Reported by,
Roslina Abdul Rashid
ION2 Science Officer

Date of Input: 25/06/2025 | Updated: 25/06/2025 | roslina_ar