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KUCHING, 19 Oct: Sarawak will host the WRO Open Championship 2027, thereby strengthening the state's position as a hub of robotics, innovation and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education at regional and international levels.
Sarawak Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Dato Sri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said the prestigious tournament was an important achievement reflecting the rapid development of STEM and robotics ecosystem in the state.
"Sarawak has proven its capabilities in robotics when it emerged as the overall champion of National Robotics Competition (NRC) 10 times in the period 2014 to 2025", he said.
He said this in his resignation speech at the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Conference, today.
According to Sagah, the 2027 WRO Open Championship will open up opportunities for local talent to emerge on the international stage, as well as bring together students, educators, coaches and robotics enthusiasts from around the world.
"In addition to the prestige of hosting a global competition, this event will facilitate the way of exchanging knowledge, enhance international cooperation and strengthen Sarawak's STEM ecosystem", he said.
He said that the expansion will also help put Sarawak as a hub of robotics, innovation and technology education at regional and international levels.
In the meantime, Sarawak's innovation capabilities are also reflected in the success of Sibu startup company NEX EcoVentures, which emerged as Startup World Cup Malaysia 2026 champion for East Zone.
The success enabled the company to represent Malaysia at the global finals in San Francisco, USA, this November.
"NEX EcoVentures develops innovative solutions in agriculture, food innovation and the circular economy, thus demonstrating the potential of local companies to leverage innovation to address real challenges as well as create new economic opportunities", Sagah explained.
He added that success in robotics, STEM education and innovation-based entrepreneurship reflects Sarawak's ability to generate talent, develop local solutions and compete globally.
He also congratulated students, educators, coaches and innovators on the achievements of which the state is proud.
He said, efforts to develop a generation ready for the future will continue to be Sarawak's commitment to ensure that young people are not only capable of meeting the challenges of the future, but also able to shape the direction of state development through science, creativity and innovation.
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