SS 04.10.2026 PUTTING MINDS TO THE TEST

Oct 5, 2026

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Compilation of news-style reporting on the 20th Malaysia Festival of the Mind (MFotM) held at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Kampar Campus. Highlights include Mind Mapping, Memory, and Mental Calculation competitions and winners from multiple schools across Malaysia. Coverage describes participants’ motivations, nervousness management, practice routines, and the value of learning through mind-related challenges. It also notes themed “Innovate the Mind, Empower the Future” activities and recognition such as the Best School Award and cash prizes.

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MFotM overview

Mind Competitions and winners

Best School Award and educator remarks

Festival theme and activities

SEKTOR DOKUMENTASI PENDIDIKAN BPPDP, Kementerian Pendidikan Aras SB-4, Blok E8, Kompleks E, Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan 62604 Putrajaya. Tel : 03-8884 6425 Faks : 03-8884 6284 TARIKH : 4 OKTOBER 2026 (AHAD) .......L BERITA HARIAN CJ UTUSAN M'SIA O N. STRAITS TIME O THE STAR_,.,t:_J SINAR HARIAN 0 Putting minds to the test ·. SSCCOMP􀃤ETITION1)c•·t•be·􀃥 ·􀃦•·S-. nerve-racking, but that was precisely why Crystin Dang Jiar Qi took part in one recently._ "I was hoping to conquer my nervousness under pressure. I think I have done it," the 18-year-old said. . . Not only did she overcome her nerves, but the Shen Jai High . School, Perak, student also emerged as the :first0place win · ner in the Mind Mapping Competition; taking home RM4,000 in prize money. "My teachers, one of whom is my mum, encouraged me to take part. It felt surreal, especially after winning the prize;" she said. Dang was among the participants at the 20th Malaysia Festival of the Mind (MFotM), held at the Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman'(UTAR) Kampar Campus in Perak on Aug 6 and 7. . The festival, organised by the Malaysia Mental Literacy Movement (MMLM) in collaboration with the Knowledge and Learning Engineering S_cience Fair (formerly known as the Kuala Lumpur Engineering Science Fair), UTAR and Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology, featured the Mind Competitions, which comprised mind mapping, memory and mental calculation. · Lee Jing Min, 13, who eame-in---, second in the Mind Mapping · Competition, said she entered_with the intention of gaining • new knowledge and exposure to competitions. "Going up on stage and recei.ving the award was especially rewarding," said the SMK Methodist Girls' School, Perak, student, who received an RMZ,000 cash prize. Chew Yu Meng, 15, who has participated in the Mind Competitions since she was 13, said sh􀃧 views each challenge asan opportunity to learn and grow. The Seri Omega Private and International School, Johor, stu-. dent proved her mettle by clinching the top prize in the random numbers category of the Memory Competition, taking home RM4,000 . "MY memory coach encouraged me to gain more experience, which is why I have been participating every year. ''Through this competition, I met many talented opponents, motivating me to work harder . and continul;! improving myself,"she said. Seven-year-old Melanie Keh Rue An from Kuala Lumpur also enjoyed a successful outing atthe festival. She emerged as the Special Prize Award winner in the Mental Calculation.Competition category for participants under nine years old, bagging RMS00 . "I have been practising for this competition and I am glad that there's progress. I look forward to next year's competition," she said, alongside her father Keh Ee Yen and mother Christine Lok. Sharing his daughter's journey, Ee Yen said Melanie started learning mental aJ::ithmetic when she was four. "Over the past two years, we have seen her grow in this journey. Hertcre, we wanted her to participate in this event in order for her to gain more exposure and experience in similar mind-related events," he said ina press release. SEKTOR DOKUMENTASI PENDIDIKAN BPPDP, Kementerian Pendidikan Aras SB-4, Blok ES, Kompleks E, Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan 62604 Putrajaya. Tel : 03-8884 6425 Faks : 03-8884 6284 TARIKH : 4 OKTOBER 2026 (AHAD) BERITA HARIAN O UTUSAN M'SIA O N. STRAITS TIME O THE STAR [::zj SINAR HARtAN 0 SMK Air Kuning, Perak, students learning through play The festival We joined the caught my atten- festival because tion as it was new ___,__,...,e were inspired to me. I had fun with all my friends, socialising with new people, learning new things, and discovering everyone's amazing innovations. My favourite activity was the colouring activity, because it made me feel calm and at peace. Siti Zulaikha. Individual winners were not the only ones feted at th

FAQs

What competitions were featured at the MFotM festival?

The festival featured Mind Competitions, including mind mapping, memory, and mental calculation.

What did Mind Mapping winner Crystin Dang Jiar Qi achieve?

She overcame nervousness under pressure and won first place in the Mind Mapping Competition, receiving RM4,000.

How did schools and students participate in the festival theme and activities?

Students and educators joined multiple competition categories and innovation-related activities, emphasizing learning through hands-on projects and meaningful engagement.

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