Chang (centre) witnessing the MOU exchange between Azlikamil (right) dan Hafez (second from left). Also present are Zakri (left) and Ahmad Tajuddin. — Bernama
THE inaugural National Space Camp 2024 in October is expected to expose students to the 2030 Malaysian Space Exploration (MSE2030) mission as well as space science and technology.
Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang said the three-month programme, starting next month, would be held in Perak, Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Sabah and Sarawak.
The camp aims to attract between 800 and 1,000 participants in each state.
Participation is open to students between nine and 18 years old, Chang told a press conference after launching the National Space Camp 2024 at Malaysian Industry Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) Partnership Hub in Cyberjaya, Sepang.
He said the programme aspired to teach students about Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) while building a talent base to support the Madani Economy agenda.
Chang said the programme would be divided into three – introduction to MSE 2030, Mars exploration activities and career opportunities.
“We will invite astronauts, industry partners and university lecturers to give talks.
NASA astronaut Charles D. Gemar sharing his spaceexperience at the event in Cyberjaya, Sepang.
“Through joint efforts, we are confident of producing a young generation that is highly skilled in science and technology, especially in the space sector,” he said in a Bernama report.
He said the camp was also aimed at promoting career potential and building expertise in local space industry in line with Malaysian Space Agency’s (Mysa) Strategy 1: Human Capital Development Core in the 2030 Space Industry Strategic Plan.
Themed “Space Technology and Adventure”, the camp is a collaborative effort between the ministry, Langit Kita Sdn Bhd (Apadilangit) and Starlight Education United Kingdom.
Chang also witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Mysa director-general Azlikamil Napiah and Langit Kita chief executive officer Hafez Ahmad Murtza.
Also present were MIGHT joint chairman (government) Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Dr Zakri Abdul Hamid and MIGHT joint chairman (industry) Tan Sri Dr Ahmad Tajuddin Ali.
