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Organised by the Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD), the programme is a collaborative effort alongside the Sarawak Science Centre (SSCiEX), University of Technology Sarawak (UTS), Sarawak Skills, and the Sarawak Research and Development Council (SRDC).<\/p>\n        <\/article>    \n\n        <section class=\"highlight\" data-aos=\"zoom-in\">\n            <h3>Highlight<\/h3>\n            <p>On June 10, 2026, the initiative successfully engaged 231 primary school students at SK Batang Ai, proving that it is never too early to spark an interest in science and technology. By traveling across Sarawak to reach students from all walks of life, the programme empowers young minds to explore, question, and create\u2014laying the foundation for the next generation of future innovators.<\/p>\n            <p>#STEMCatalysts2026 #BatangAi #LubokAntu #STEMEducation #SarawakScienceCentre #SSCiEX #InspiringFutureGenerations<\/p>\n        <\/section>\n\n        <div class=\"event-card\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n            <h2>Programme Highlights<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"gallery\">\n                <div class=\"gallery-item\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ssciex.org.my\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1000039839.webp\" alt=\"batangai_01\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"gallery-item\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ssciex.org.my\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1000039825.webp\" alt=\"batangai_02\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"gallery-item\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ssciex.org.my\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1000039828.webp\" alt=\"batangai_03\">\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <script src=\"https:\/\/unpkg.com\/aos@2.3.1\/dist\/aos.js\"><\/script>\n    <script>\n        AOS.init({\n            duration: 1000,\n            once: true,\n            offset: 100\n        });\n    <\/script>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>STEM Catalysts 2026: Inspiring 231 Students at SK Batang Ai STEM Catalysts 2026: Inspiring 231 Students at SK Batang Ai 10 June 2026 About STEM Catalysts 2026 is a state-wide educational initiative dedicated to inspiring curiosity, fostering innovation, and opening doors to future opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). 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