Samsung Malaysia Electronics is proud to announce the winners of the Solve for Tomorrow 2022 competition over the weekend. Co-organised with Universiti Malaya’s STEM Centre, the 3-hour Grand Finale took place at Universiti Malaya’s Faculty of Engineering where Team Dzalis Smart Ino from SMK Dato’ Razali Ismail clinched the first prize, RM 30,000 worth of Samsung products, for their ideas and creative solutions in addressing one of Malaysia’s key issues on Health & Well-being. Team Tropbotz from SMK Tropicana took second place with RM 25,000 worth of products for their idea and Team NewGen Leaders from SMK Seri Bintang Utara took third place with RM 20,000 worth of products for their solution. Consolation prize winners, Team Fishballz from SMK Taman Desa and The Green Scientists from SMK (L) Methodist Sentul received RM6,600 worth of products each.

“STEM capabilities are becoming increasingly relevant for the future and Solve for Tomorrow demonstrates our goal to help Malaysian students to expand their skills in STEM and eventually pursue a career in it. The concepts and solutions from our students get more innovative each year and we want to congratulate the winning teams. These students are the future and have the right mindset in making the change we want to see in our society today,” said Dato’ Roh Jae Yeol, Director of Corporate Affairs, Samsung Malaysia Electronics.

“It has been a privilege to be part of the students’ journey in innovating prototypes that help in addressing issues faced by the community. They were driven to make real changes to the society, and this desire has tapped the young minds to create an even more inspiring solution. This year, the judges were having tough time in selecting the finalist.” said fellow judge, Ir. Dr Mas Sahidayana Mohktar, Director of Universiti Malaya STEM Centre.

Following multiple discussions, hard work and perseverance towards developing solutions to better our society, the five finalists delivered their concepts in a presentation to an esteemed panel of judges. Each team presented their prototype followed by a brief Q&A session on the thought process behind their ideas. The students also exchanged insights and knowledge with the judges on their drive for chosen issues and the reasons why they elected to design and develop their respective ideas with STEM applications.

The panel of judges included Ir. Dr. Mas Sahidayana Mohktar, Director of Universiti Malaya STEM Centre; Professor Dr. Noran Naqiah Mohd Hairi, Dean of Health and Well-being Research Cluster, Universiti Malaya and Professor Dr. Sithi Vinayakam a/l Muniandy, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya.

Winning Ideas: Samsung Solve For Tomorrow 2022 Competition

The grand prize-winning team, Team Dzalis Smart Ino from SMK Dato’ Razali Ismail developed a sustainable, solar-powered thermos called FOODDECK to store food in a suitable environment through an application in the efforts of keeping food bacteria-free and to prevent further wastage. The idea came about from watching food stall vendors not being able to store their food in a hygienic manner and many troubled individuals who enjoy cooking meals but not having sufficient space to store the leftovers. The thermos is designed not only to have the ability to retain heat but to also store food in cold conditions. The team comprises of Jasqmin, Nur Aim Umairah and Putera Ahmad Danish Zaquan under the guidance of the teacher, Che Norhamira bt. Che Mohd.

The 1^st runner-up Team Tropbotz from SMK Tropicana the consolation prize winners created a smart pet cage called the IoT Pet Guardian designed to monitor, feed and care for the well-being of your pets. It provides smart solutions for a pet owners’ peace of mind. Integrated with IoT to monitor and receive data on the temperature in the pet house, the cage will be programmed to behave as if the owners never left the house by opening the toilet trapdoor at a programmed timing, dispensing food in the bowl and pumping water into its water tray. The team comprises of Chua Wei Ming, Tee Yi Zhe and Muhammad Aqil guided by their teacher, Khor Puay Puay.

Mental health has become one of the most talked about topics these past couple of years. The 2^nd runner-up Team NewGen Leaders from SMK Seri Bintang Utara have created a mental-health focused mobile application called SimplySmile with an AI chatbot that analyses emotions and biometrics; monitored through Samsung Health. SimplySmile plays the role of having that constant friend with you no matter where you are. Involving the concept of subconsciously pushing positive notes and encouraging quotes is a start to change the user’s mood and behaviour from negative to positive in no time! The team is made up of Chuah Yee Jia, Chuah Yee En and Ahmad Jazeel under the assistance from their teacher, Lee Saw Im.

Team Fishballz from SMK Taman Desa developed a mobile application led by an AI assistant to help guide students with their studies. There are a majority of students facing issues of not being able to keep up with the lessons in their classes and when the pandemic hit in 2020, it just got worst. Students were then forced to attend classes online which made it even more difficult for them to concentrate with all the surrounding distractions. The application includes a chat function where students from different locations and backgrounds can chat and send each other gifts earned by completing virtual homework. The team includes Chu Ting Ern, Chloe Yew Xiao Shuen and Priscilla Chong Ai Ling under the direction of the teacher, Nurul Huda bt. Che Hamzah.

The usage of non-renewable energy resources has been the main contributor to global warming and climate change. This issue raised numerous concerns such as the rising of sea level, increased frequency of extreme weather events, and detrimental pollution to the environment due to carbon emission. Consolation prize winners, Team The Green Scientists from SMK (L) Methodist Sentul, came up with a structure of solar panels called Solar Flower, designed to follow the sun. Its light sensors detect the highest ambient light intensity, allowing for the most efficient conversion of energy into power. The team includes Vassenthen, Viswa Visagan and Alan Qing Zhen led by their teacher, Juraidi b. Mat.

For more information about Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow, please visit: https://www.samsung.com/my/solvefortomorrow/

KUALA LUMPUR, 7 October 2022 – Samsung Malaysia Electronics and Universiti Malaya today announced the 10 semi-finalists teams for the Solve for Tomorrow (SFT) 2022 competition. The competition, which is in its third year, aims to solve local issues by asking students across Malaysia to come up with a solution to a problem that affects their community using Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

This year saw a record number of 67 registrations from 36 schools located in Johor, Kedah, Kuala Lumpur, Perak, Perlis, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor and Terengganu that focused on one of the competitions’ three themes: Education & Learning, Sustainability & Environment, and Health & Well-being. After careful deliberations of all the submissions, judges from Universiti Malaya shortlisted the top 10 teams for Phase 2 of the competition.

“We are delighted to witness another pool of young Malaysians showcasing their passion to make a difference in the future of the country. This year, the submissions have demonstrated ideas that are capable of bringing about positive social change using STEM. We are honoured to empower future generations to achieve their full potential,” said Dato’ Roh Jae Yeol, Director of Corporate Affairs, Samsung Malaysia Electronics.

Ir. Dr Mas Sahidayana Mohktar, Director of Universiti Malaya STEM Centre and judge for the Solve for Tomorrow 2022 competition said, “This year, the caliber of submissions has been impressive. Malaysian students are keenly aware of the issues that are affecting their community and have demonstrated credible ideas to address them. There is certainly so much to look forward to once they start working on their prototype.”

The 10 semi-finalists for Solve For Tomorrow 2022 (in no particular order) are:

• Begonia Buddies, SMK Putra Perdana, Selangor, Sustainability & Environment
• CPRIAN, SMK Convent Jalan Peel, Kuala Lumpur, Education & Learning
• DZALIS SMART INO, SMK Dato’ Razali Ismail, Terengganu, Health & Well-being
• Fishballz, SMK Taman Desa, Kuala Lumpur, Education & Learning
• Little Wizards, SMK Perempuan Methodist, Kuala Lumpur, Health & Well-being
• NewGen Leaders, SMK Seri Bintang Utara, Kuala Lumpur, Health & Well-being
• Ten Percent Vegan, SMK Seri Serdang, Selangor, Sustainability & Environment
• The Creative III, Sri Bestari Private School, Kuala Lumpur, Sustainability & Environment
• THE GREEN SCIENTISTS, SMK Lelaki Methodist, Kuala Lumpur, Sustainability & Environment
• TROPBOTZ, SMK Tropicana, Selangor, Health & Well-being

The semi-finalists will now have to work on their ideas and develop a prototype for Phase 2 of the SFT competition. To achieve this, the students will be working with mentors made up of employees from Samsung Malaysia Electronics and Universiti Malaya who will guide the teams in submitting their presentations through to Phase 3 of the competition. From there, 5 teams will be selected to compete in the finale in December to stand a chance to win Samsung products worth RM 30,000.

For more information on Solve for Tomorrow, please visit www.samsung.com/my/solvefortomorrow/

The anticipated competition – Solve for Tomorrow is BACK for the 3^rd time in a row this year. Students in Form 1 & 2 can NOW register and submit their applications till 23 September. All they need is to describe an issue and provide STEM solutions across three main themes – Education & Learning, Sustainability & Environment and Health & Well-being to make that first step to being the changemaker this country needs.

Being a CHANGEMAKER takes a lot of initiative, creativity and forward thinking and who better to do so than the youths of TODAY! Supporting the theme this year, Samsung Malaysia engaged 4 inspirational leaders – Norhailmi Abdul Mutalib, Cheryl Ann Fernando, Vinesh Sinha and Rocyie Wong – who have played a prominent STEM role in Malaysia.

Our inspiring leaders who were carefully selected have one thing in common – THEIR PASSION. Their individual passion will have the ability to ignite the interest in our students to rise to the occasion in accomplishing their project ideas. Our leaders will be the guiding light for our students, turning them towards the right direction in any selected theme of their choice to make this world a better place for the next generation.

Our leaders, professional experts vigorously involved in numerous initiatives, will be working alongside our students to guide them throughout their ideation process and project outcomes. With their real-world experience, they would be able to motivate, influence and communicate their knowledge to our students to take on bold missions in wanting to change the world.

Let’s hear what our leaders have to say:

“STEM is something close to my heart as I became a Science teacher myself. Science has always been THAT subject that made me question everything. When the world was in lockdown, I had to do what it takes to retain the excitement and interest in their education – and my journey on TikTok took off. I modified my approach to educate not only my students, but Malaysians at large.” – Norhailmi Abdul Mutalib, High School Science Master

“I signed up with Teach for Malaysia and embarked on a journey which gave me a new perspective on education in Malaysia. Teaching English at a rural secondary school led me to bigger ventures in improving Malaysia’s education system. I currently helm the PEMIMPIN GSL; an initiative seeking to empower Malaysian school leaders to lead positive school transformation. For me, it all starts with the educators and that is where my mission is at.” – Cheryl Ann Fernando, CEO, Pemimpin GSL

“My adventure started through the development of science behind taking oil waste from food industries in Malaysia and transforming them into biofuels to reduce carbon emissions. This evolution and with recent technology led me to being the recipient of Forbes 30 Under 30 – Asia – Industry, Manufacturing & Energy award in 2018. This proves that perseverance goes a long way and I hope it would inspire the next group of individuals to thrive in the STEM space.” – Vinesh Sinha, CEO & Founder of FatHopes Energy

“STEM in my life worked differently. As there were not a lot of exposure around people who had skin conditions, I used the power of technology to create a more compassionate and empathetic space for them. Subsequently, I launched a body positivity campaign and received overwhelmingly positive response in less than a month. Following that, I developed an online support group and am in the plans to branch out to international waters.” – Rocyie Wong, Certified Holistic Nutritionist

For further information, visit www.samsung.com/my/solvefortomorrow/ and register here to be a CHANGEMAKER today.

COVID-19 has catalyzed an acceleration of our digital lives. In a COVID-normalized world, evolving needs and changes in lifestyles have led today’s consumers to seek unique digital experiences that combine both convenience and customization.

As 2022 marks the gradual reopening of borders and resumption of economic activities, we – as a global leader in technology – are committed to continue putting users at the heart of our business and laying the groundwork for a new digital future for our consumers, partners and everyone in the region.

Enabling smarter digital lives

With growing expectations for digital devices and services to work seamlessly together to fit individual lifestyles, preferences and needs, we have sharpened our focus on providing people-first products and services that better serve these post-pandemic expectations of consumers and organizations.

Homes are now multifunctional spaces, where customizable and intelligent technologies come together to create productive workplaces, home gyms and entertainment hubs – all within the same space. Our ecosystem of connected smart devices such as the Galaxy smartphones, Smart Monitors, and TVs have become even more important tools for productivity and collaboration today. Meanwhile, our SmartThings app and smart home appliances enable busy individuals to automate house chores seamlessly from their Galaxy smartphones.

To enable truly seamless and personalized experiences, we created an open and inclusive ecosystem that allows users to integrate their Samsung devices with favorite products from our partners, offering opportunities for creativity and consumers with endless possibilities.

Creating new customer journeys

The past two years have also spurred us to rethink how we can serve our customers better, while making our devices and services more accessible. COVID-19 has accelerated e-commerce growth, making online shopping a necessity. Meanwhile, the increasingly global outlook and entrenched social sharing habits of consumers have spurred our foray into new brand and retail experiences.

To that end, we have doubled down on efforts to expand and improve our retail channels and experiences. Today, our devices can be experienced and purchased directly from Samsung online stores, through online shopping partners, and even live commerce channels.

We have also invested in new and immersive ways for customers to experience our products online and offline. For example, we have launched augmented reality capabilities to better imagine how our home appliances can fit into homes. This will provide consumers the confidence to purchase our products online and help homeowners who have visited our retail showrooms with space planning.

Empowering our younger generation

Recognizing the importance of youth in the Southeast Asia & Oceania (SEAO), which is home to more than half of the world’s young people^[1], we have furthered our efforts in understanding and catering to their values, aspirations and needs. Being digital natives who grew up with the internet, these young people are optimizing connected devices and driving online services to shape the digital economy, both as consumers and innovators.

As a champion of innovation, we want to do more in empowering the next generation through our technologies and initiatives. To achieve this, we are running several programs to provide the necessary tools that help to optimize opportunities for youths, and tap into their collective energies as well as insights to shape our products and services.

For example, our team of Future Generation Lab members, consisting of our young employees, actively develop new enticing marketing content, and collaborations to better engage with millennial and Gen Z consumers. We also run the Samsung Innovation Campus, which provides youth with training in information and communications technology skills and soft skills, as well as Solve for Tomorrow, a competition that encourages students to create tangible solutions that can solve societal issues – reaching more than 80,000 students in SEAO in 2021.

Here at Samsung Electronics Southeast Asia and Oceania, we constantly strive to be the trusted brand in creating new experiences for work, play, learning, and everything in between. For the rest of 2022 and beyond, we will continue to push our boundaries and grasp new opportunities, working closely with partners to empower the communities that we operate in.

[1] UNDP, Regional Human Development Report 2016

Kuala Lumpur, 23 August 2022 – Samsung Malaysia Electronics today announced the launch of its  annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition which challenges Malaysian students from Form 1 & 2 to propose creative solutions to solve challenges of national importance using STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematic). Now through 23 September 2022, students from national schools across the country can participate in the competition by completing three questions in the submission form that ask them to address an issue in their community and their plans to inspire real-world change. The competition will culminate in a Finale Presentation & Prize-Giving Ceremony in December.

The theme for this year’s Solve for Tomorrow competition is ‘CHANGEMAKERS’. The chosen CHANGEMAKERS will be tasked to create excitement and to spark passion around STEM by focusing on the three themes selected to be spotlighted for this year.

The Solve for Tomorrow competition has been carried out in partnership with Universiti Malaya’s STEM Centre since 2020. This year, the Solve for Tomorrow competition will collaborate with the university once again with the Ministry of Education (MoE), to bring invaluable expertise rooted in the Malaysian STEM ecosystem and the National Education Policy.

Supporting the competition from end to end, the centre will assist in helping participants develop their ideas around three social issues – ‘Education & Learning’, ‘Sustainability & Environment’ and ‘Health & Well-being; into solutions that will support the local communities and eventually, support the national agenda.

“The Solve for Tomorrow contest was founded globally more than a decade ago as an environmental program. It has then evolved tremendously as we continue to experience growth in innovation. In Malaysia, we want to create a platform for the younger generation to identify and discuss how we can promote meaningful changes by incorporating STEM.  In the last two years, we have seen spectacular ideas that have emerged from the minds of young Malaysians, and we look forward to seeing more ideas this year that will ignite a lasting impact in society,” said Dato’ Roh Jae Yeol, Director of Corporate Affairs, Samsung Malaysia Electronics.

Ir. Dr Mas Sahidayana Mohktar, Head of Universiti Malaya STEM Centre, said, “This partnership builds on the Universiti Malaya’s STEM Centre drive to empower future talents with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) skills which aligns with the institute’s mission to nurture our leaders of tomorrow. The initiative allows students to apply their learnings and test their innovation capabilities under the guidance of technology and education experts. Our collaboration with Samsung Malaysia since 2020 signifies our determination to continuously provide access to digital technology and skills for our youth.”

Solve for Tomorrow 2022, The Competition

Solve for Tomorrow 2022 is open to Form 1 and Form 2 secondary school students nationwide. In teams of THREE (3), students need to complete the required submission form by describing an issue and how STEM solutions can solve issues around the three main themes of: ‘Education & Learning’, ‘Sustainability & Environment’ and ‘Health & Well-Being’.

Entries will be evaluated by Samsung Malaysia and Universiti Malaya based on a selection of criteria including the relevance of the issue, creativity, feasibility of ideas, application of STEM and presentation of innovative solutions.

Shortlisted entries will be announced on Samsung Malaysia’s Solve for Tomorrow website this September. Selected participants will be supported to refine and prototype their ideas and the winner will be announced in December 2022 following a competitive pitch process. The winning team will receive Samsung products worth up to RM30,000, RM 25,000 worth for the second place, RM 20,000 worth for the third place and 2 consolation prizes worth RM 6,600 each.

This year, the competition will feature inspirational leaders like Norhailmi Abdul Mutalib (High School Science Master), Cheryl Ann Fernando (CEO at Pemimpin GSL), Vinesh Sinha (CEO & Founder of FatHopes Energy) and Rocyie Wong (Certified Holistic Nutritionist) – who have played a prominent role in creating awareness and excitement around STEM respectively in Malaysia.

Solve for Tomorrow is open for registration from now until 22 September 2022 and aspiring changemakers will have until 23 September 2022 to submit their entries. For further information on Solve for Tomorrow, please visit www.samsung.com/my/solvefortomorrow/ and register HERE to be one of the CHANGEMAKERS of today. If you did not get the chance to join us for the official virtual launch, fret not as you will be able to view it via the link HERE.

Samsung Malaysia Electronics will announce its Solve for Tomorrow 2022 competition this August, calling out Form 1 and Form 2 students across all national secondary schools nationwide to encourage communication, critical thinking, creative problem-solving and teamwork in discovering and nurturing social innovation ideas that resolve the community’s most pressing problems.

Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow is a global educational programme designed to increase interest and proficiency in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education and to encourage youths to apply STEM in finding creative solutions to solve challenges and address risks faced in their local communities.

Samsung Malaysia Electronics is set to reveal the 2022 Solve for Tomorrow Themes, the Inspirational Leaders behind the chosen pillars and competition details.

Solve For Tomorrow Livestream: How to watch?

Samsung Malaysia’s Solve For Tomorrow livestream will take place on 23 August 2022 from 10:30AM to 11:00AM. Be sure to tune in to our 30-minute livestream via Samsung Malaysia Newsroom or Samsung Malaysia Youtube Page.

For further information on Solve for Tomorrow, please visit here.