The Ministry of Education (MoE), through the Centre for the Development of Gifted and Talented Education (EDGE), has coordinated the participation of two students along with a teacher as participants and mentor in the 17th International Science Youth Forum 2025 (ISYF 2025) at the Hwa Chong Institution, Singapore from January 6-10, 2025.
The students are Muhamad Azri Hazmi bin Hanafi, Year 12 from Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan Science College (MSPSBS), and Chen Po-Hua, Year 11 from Chung Hwa Middle School, Bandar Seri Begawan.
Meanwhile, Mohammad Raymie bin Haji Othman from MSPSBS will participate as a teacher participant and mentor to the students.
The forum is organised by the Hwa Chong Institution (College Section) with support from the Singapore’s Ministry of Education and with the theme ‘Innovation Unified: Towards A Better Future’.
The annual event is aimed at providing a platform for students aged 16 and 17 to interact with Nobel Laureates and renowned scientists.
The forum is also held to enrich and enhance teachers’ pedagogical competencies through dialogues and masterclass sessions with Nobel Laureates, scientists and experts in science.
It aims to strengthen relationships and foster collaboration among educators for the future.
The students representing the Sultanate will present their project proposal titled ‘RiverClear: A Solution to Cleaner Water’ during the poster exhibition session.
Acting Director of Department of Higher Education and Head of EDGE, MoE Dr Mona Aliana binti Dato Paduka Haji Mohd Alimin was present at the Brunei International Airport to bid farewell to the delegation. – James Kon
