There was an atmosphere of boundless excitement and anticipation. Not only were the young brains eager to demonstrate their academic prowess, but they were also sincerely committed to the pursuit of greatness in whatever they did. One must never discount the importance of technology's role in expanding one's horizons, deepening one's understanding, and encouraging originality and critical thinking. The MSU National Infohunt Challenge 2023 is a celebration of the university's 20 years of dedication to moulding individuals' holistic and integrated development through the dissemination of knowledge.
Organised by the Learning and Resource Centre (LRC) at MSU in collaboration with Bahagian Sumber Teknologi Pendidikan (BSTP) of Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia (KPM) and Sektor Sumber dan Teknologi Pendidikan (SSTP) of Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri, this year’s edition has adopted the theme ‘Merdeka Day: The Excellence continuous’ in conjunction with the celebration of the 66th Independence Day and Malaysia Day in 2023. This theme underscores the importance of the spirit of unity and togetherness as a fundamental element in this competition.
Present in the Closing and Prize Giving Ceremony of MSU National Infohunt Challenge 2023 were Dato Rosli Yusof, Senior Vice President Endowment & Communication of MSU; Zainal Abbas, Pengarah Bahagian Sumber dan Teknologi Pendidikan, KPM; Suzana Hamzah, Chief Librarian, LRC; Miskiah Tijan, Vice President for Engagement & Enrolment; Tuan Hj. Paridon Hj. Sahid, Timbalan Pengarah Bahagian Sumber dan Teknologi Pendidikan; officers from BSTP and SSTP; senior management team of MSU; and resource centre teachers at schools.
Seventy-two schools from all throughout Malaysia took part this year, making it the largest-ever national participation. 5421 students from various academic backgrounds and streams participated, while on the national level, 864 pupils qualified to represent their schools and states.
This year's competition stands out for its unique format, as it is not only conducted face-to-face but also in a hybrid manner. This innovative approach enables schools from Sabah, Sarawak, and the Federal Territory of Labuan to participate on an equal footing in this prestigious program through Zoom links.
The significance of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) for participants is integrated into the program's questions and assignments, making it stand out from similar offerings. The goals are in line with the competition's objective of fostering the quality of education and knowledge to liberate one's potential through an engaging learning experience, so they were drawn from SDGs 4 (Quality Education), 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions).
Various metrics were employed to assess the participants. At each checkpoint, which spanned from locations such as the MSU Library and Resource Centre, lecture theatres, SCD foyers, The Link, and the Residence, distinct sets of tasks had to be completed.
The Speed Test Challenge is a contest that measures a participant's ability to type quickly and precisely while minimising spelling and grammatical errors. On September 17, as part of the MSU National Virtual Infohunt, the top four teams in this competition—composed of students from SMK Pengeran Omar, SMK Syed Hassan, SMK Rancha Rancha, and SMKA P Alawiyah—were announced.
There were ten recipients of the Outstanding Award for Student Leadership. Students deserving of this honour have been identified through evaluations of their leadership abilities, communication skills, charisma, and use of best practices in the distribution of knowledge. The winners are: Samantha May Tubong (SM ST Michael Penampang), Bryan Thian Jia Jun (SMK Bandar Bintuli), Tuan Nur Aishah (SMK Bandar Tasik Selatan), Nur Natasha Nabila (SMK Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah), Salahuddin Hairul Hisham (SMK Hang Kasturi), Aleeya Nazirah (SMK Putrayaja Presint 9(2)), Arissa Naureen (SMK Puchong Utama (1)), Ho Zi Ting (SMK Munshi Abdullah), Ravinthiran (SMK Sulaiman), and Nur Amirah Audadi (SMK Binjai).
SMK Bandar Bintulu, SM Teknik Kuala Lumpur, SMK Putrajaya Presint 9(2), SMK Shahbandaraya, SMK (P) Raja Zarina, SMK Sultanah Bahiyah, and SBPI Jempol were all recognised with Outstanding Challenge Awards. Based on their participation in this competition, MSU expresses its special appreciation to school libraries and media for their ongoing efforts in cultivating students' talents in information literacy.
SMK Puteri Wilayah, SMK Munshi Abdullah, and SMK Shahbandaraya were the three schools that were honoured with the Creative Style Award. This prize recognises the innovative ways in which students have interpreted the competition's topic through their use of character-themed clothes and accessories while still retaining their individuality.
The Creative SDG Project Video Award - YouTube, a competition exclusively for members of schools' TVPSS crews, was won by three schools and has since become a byword for excellence in education across Malaysia. The purpose of this award is to encourage students to use their imagination and skill with media to spread goodwill in their local communities. The schools are Selangor's SMK Banting, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur's SMK Taman Setiawangsa, and SMK Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi.
SMK (P) Sri Aman, Selangor; SMK Sultanah Bahiyah, Kedah; and SMK (P) Raja Zarina, Selangor, all took home the Creative Teaser Video Award - X(Twitter). This award is based on contestants' originality in introducing their individual groups by generating creative video teasers that correspond with the topic.
In addition, SMK Subang Bestari, Selangor, SMK Telok Panglima Garang, and SMK Raja Permaisuri Bainun took home the Most Interactive Team Award. This prize goes to the student team that best exemplifies the spirit of cooperation and teamwork throughout the competition.
Second place in the MSU National Virtual Infohunt Challenge 2023 went to SMKA Naim Linbanat of Kelantan, which won an RM 8,000 scholarship, RM 500 in cash, and a certificate. The winning school from Sabah, SM St. Michael Penampang, earned a scholarship worth RM10,000, a cash award of RM700, a certificate, and a gift hamper from MSU.
SMK (P) Sri Aman triumphed in the MSU National InfoHunt Challenge 2023, and they were declared the winners. They received a scholarship worth a whopping RM 35,000, as well as RM 2,000 in cash, a certificate, a medal, a gift hamper, and a trophy. SMK Bandar Baru Uda came in second, winning an RM 30,000 MSU Scholarship, RM 1,800 in cash, a certificate, a medal, and a gift hamper. SMK Raja Permaisuri Bainun won third place and won an RM 25,000 scholarship, as well as an RM 1,500 cash prize, a certificate, a medal, a hamper, and some MSU memorabilia.
The MSU National Infohunt Challenge 2023 has received major assistance from MSU’s Science Lab and Purchasing departments.
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MSU National Virtual Infohunt Challenge 2021
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There was an atmosphere of boundless excitement and anticipation. Not only were the young brains eager to demonstrate their academic prowess, but they were also sincerely committed to the pursuit of greatness in whatever they did. One must never discount the importance of technology's role in expanding one's horizons, deepening one's understanding, and encouraging originality and critical thinking. The MSU National Infohunt Challenge 2023 is a celebration of the university's 20 years of dedication to moulding individuals' holistic and integrated development through the dissemination of knowledge.
Organised by the Learning and Resource Centre (LRC) at MSU in collaboration with Bahagian Sumber Teknologi Pendidikan (BSTP) of Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia (KPM) and Sektor Sumber dan Teknologi Pendidikan (SSTP) of Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri, this year’s edition has adopted the theme ‘Merdeka Day: The Excellence continuous’ in conjunction with the celebration of the 66th Independence Day and Malaysia Day in 2023. This theme underscores the importance of the spirit of unity and togetherness as a fundamental element in this competition.
Present in the Closing and Prize Giving Ceremony of MSU National Infohunt Challenge 2023 were Dato Rosli Yusof, Senior Vice President Endowment & Communication of MSU; Zainal Abbas, Pengarah Bahagian Sumber dan Teknologi Pendidikan, KPM; Suzana Hamzah, Chief Librarian, LRC; Miskiah Tijan, Vice President for Engagement & Enrolment; Tuan Hj. Paridon Hj. Sahid, Timbalan Pengarah Bahagian Sumber dan Teknologi Pendidikan; officers from BSTP and SSTP; senior management team of MSU; and resource centre teachers at schools.
Seventy-two schools from all throughout Malaysia took part this year, making it the largest-ever national participation. 5421 students from various academic backgrounds and streams participated, while on the national level, 864 pupils qualified to represent their schools and states.
This year's competition stands out for its unique format, as it is not only conducted face-to-face but also in a hybrid manner. This innovative approach enables schools from Sabah, Sarawak, and the Federal Territory of Labuan to participate on an equal footing in this prestigious program through Zoom links.
The significance of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) for participants is integrated into the program's questions and assignments, making it stand out from similar offerings. The goals are in line with the competition's objective of fostering the quality of education and knowledge to liberate one's potential through an engaging learning experience, so they were drawn from SDGs 4 (Quality Education), 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions).
Various metrics were employed to assess the participants. At each checkpoint, which spanned from locations such as the MSU Library and Resource Centre, lecture theatres, SCD foyers, The Link, and the Residence, distinct sets of tasks had to be completed.
The Speed Test Challenge is a contest that measures a participant's ability to type quickly and precisely while minimising spelling and grammatical errors. On September 17, as part of the MSU National Virtual Infohunt, the top four teams in this competition—composed of students from SMK Pengeran Omar, SMK Syed Hassan, SMK Rancha Rancha, and SMKA P Alawiyah—were announced.
There were ten recipients of the Outstanding Award for Student Leadership. Students deserving of this honour have been identified through evaluations of their leadership abilities, communication skills, charisma, and use of best practices in the distribution of knowledge. The winners are: Samantha May Tubong (SM ST Michael Penampang), Bryan Thian Jia Jun (SMK Bandar Bintuli), Tuan Nur Aishah (SMK Bandar Tasik Selatan), Nur Natasha Nabila (SMK Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah), Salahuddin Hairul Hisham (SMK Hang Kasturi), Aleeya Nazirah (SMK Putrayaja Presint 9(2)), Arissa Naureen (SMK Puchong Utama (1)), Ho Zi Ting (SMK Munshi Abdullah), Ravinthiran (SMK Sulaiman), and Nur Amirah Audadi (SMK Binjai).
SMK Bandar Bintulu, SM Teknik Kuala Lumpur, SMK Putrajaya Presint 9(2), SMK Shahbandaraya, SMK (P) Raja Zarina, SMK Sultanah Bahiyah, and SBPI Jempol were all recognised with Outstanding Challenge Awards. Based on their participation in this competition, MSU expresses its special appreciation to school libraries and media for their ongoing efforts in cultivating students' talents in information literacy.
SMK Puteri Wilayah, SMK Munshi Abdullah, and SMK Shahbandaraya were the three schools that were honoured with the Creative Style Award. This prize recognises the innovative ways in which students have interpreted the competition's topic through their use of character-themed clothes and accessories while still retaining their individuality.
The Creative SDG Project Video Award - YouTube, a competition exclusively for members of schools' TVPSS crews, was won by three schools and has since become a byword for excellence in education across Malaysia. The purpose of this award is to encourage students to use their imagination and skill with media to spread goodwill in their local communities. The schools are Selangor's SMK Banting, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur's SMK Taman Setiawangsa, and SMK Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi.
SMK (P) Sri Aman, Selangor; SMK Sultanah Bahiyah, Kedah; and SMK (P) Raja Zarina, Selangor, all took home the Creative Teaser Video Award - X(Twitter). This award is based on contestants' originality in introducing their individual groups by generating creative video teasers that correspond with the topic.
In addition, SMK Subang Bestari, Selangor, SMK Telok Panglima Garang, and SMK Raja Permaisuri Bainun took home the Most Interactive Team Award. This prize goes to the student team that best exemplifies the spirit of cooperation and teamwork throughout the competition.
Second place in the MSU National Virtual Infohunt Challenge 2023 went to SMKA Naim Linbanat of Kelantan, which won an RM 8,000 scholarship, RM 500 in cash, and a certificate. The winning school from Sabah, SM St. Michael Penampang, earned a scholarship worth RM10,000, a cash award of RM700, a certificate, and a gift hamper from MSU.
SMK (P) Sri Aman triumphed in the MSU National InfoHunt Challenge 2023, and they were declared the winners. They received a scholarship worth a whopping RM 35,000, as well as RM 2,000 in cash, a certificate, a medal, a gift hamper, and a trophy. SMK Bandar Baru Uda came in second, winning an RM 30,000 MSU Scholarship, RM 1,800 in cash, a certificate, a medal, and a gift hamper. SMK Raja Permaisuri Bainun won third place and won an RM 25,000 scholarship, as well as an RM 1,500 cash prize, a certificate, a medal, a hamper, and some MSU memorabilia.
The MSU National Infohunt Challenge 2023 has received major assistance from MSU’s Science Lab and Purchasing departments.
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MSU National Virtual Infohunt Challenge 2021