EduHive from Malacca, comprising students aged 15 years, emerged as the champion of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow (SFT) 2025, triumphing over four other finalist teams with their innovative project, Scabraile.

In collaboration with Universiti Malaya, the 2025 edition, themed “Time to take CHARGE, Start with CAN”, continued to empower Malaysian students aged 13 to 15 to transform Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) knowledge into real-world impact. Spanning four months, the competition brought together 53 teams and 210 students from across the nation, united by a shared goal of creating innovative, community-driven solutions.

Elaine Soh, Chief Marketing Officer of Samsung Malaysia Electronics, commended the finalist teams for their creativity and purpose-driven thinking. “The creativity displayed by the finalists demonstrates that Solve for Tomorrow is more than just a competition; it’s a launchpad for meaningful change. These young innovators have applied STEM to address real-world issues, showcasing the potential of Malaysia’s future leaders to build a sustainable and intelligent society. Congratulations to all winning teams.”

The Grand Finale was held on 6 December at M World Hotel, where the top five finalist teams, who had advanced to compete for RM117,000 worth of Samsung products, showcased their STEM prototypes before a panel of judges.

The winning projects were recognised for their creativity, problem-solving, and strong STEM application.

• First place went to EduHive from SMK Tinggi Perempuan Melaka for their project Scabraile, taking home Samsung products worth RM44,000.
• Second place was awarded to Potassium Boost from Sekolah Menengah Sri KDU for TempTeddy, earning Samsung products worth RM30,000.
• Third place went to The Interceptor’s Eye from SMJK Kwang Hua, earning Samsung products worth RM23,000.
• Fourth and fifth places went to Coding Chaos from SMK Bukit Jambul and Evoxis from Sekolah Agama Menengah Bestari for their projects Smart Leafvision and Neutroxis Organ Kit, receiving Samsung products worth RM12,000 and RM8,000, respectively.

The SFT competition continues to encourage young Malaysians to pursue STEM and turn their ideas into real-world impact. Through the guidance of Universiti Malaya, students are empowered to grow their potential while creating solutions that help build stronger, more resilient communities.

For more information about Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow, please visit https://www.samsung.com/my/solvefortomorrow/2025/

Malaysia’s young innovators are one step closer to transforming their ideas into reality as the Top 10 semi-finalist team of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2025 wrapped up the Design Thinking Workshop (DTW) held recently at Universiti Malaya. 

The workshop served as an intensive mentoring and refinement phase, where participants received hands-on guidance from academic and industry experts to sharpen their ideas and enhance their impact on local communities. From a sustainable tree health monitoring tool to an AI-powered posture monitoring app and even sustainable shoes that generate electricity from our daily steps, the ideas reflected the creativity and social awareness of Malaysia’s future changemakers.

Following the workshop, all teams have submitted their refined ideas for evaluation, and the judges are now in the process of selecting the Top 5 finalists who will advance to the Grand Finale. On 6 December, the shortlisted teams will showcase their innovations and compete for the championship title.

Through Solve for Tomorrow, Samsung Malaysia continues to empower young Malaysians to think critically, innovate boldly, and use STEM as a catalyst for meaningful change in their communities.

For more information about Solve for Tomorrow, please visit: https://www.samsung.com/my/solvefortomorrow/2025/. 

Samsung Malaysia Electronics (SME) Sdn Bhd (“Samsung Malaysia”) is proud to unveil the top 10 semi-finalists for this year’s installation of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow. With participation from over 210 students and mentors across Malaysia, this year’s campaign has once again seen bold ideas and purpose-driven innovation. After careful evaluation by an esteemed panel of judges, the top 10 most promising teams have been selected to advance to the next stage.

Solve for Tomorrow empowers youth to apply STEM knowledge from the classroom to address real challenges within their communities. The campaign continues to inspire students to think critically, work collaboratively, and develop solutions for pressing societal issues ranging from sustainability and sports to education and health.

“Each year, we are inspired by the creativity and passion of our youth,” said Elaine Soh, Chief Marketing Officer of Samsung Malaysia. “Solve for Tomorrow is more than just a competition, but a platform that empowers young minds to turn ideas into impactful solutions for real-world challenges. Beyond STEM knowledge, they are also developing vital life skills such as collaboration, critical thinking, public speaking, all essential for their future success. We are proud of this year’s semi-finalists and can’t wait to see how their ideas come to life at the grand finale.”

“It has been inspiring to witness the energy and creativity of our students throughout this journey,” said Associate Professor Ir. Dr. Mas Sahidayana Mohktar, Director of Universiti Malaya’s STEM Centre. “Samsung Solve for Tomorrow is a movement that encourages youth to think critically and act boldly. We are proud to continue being a part of this initiative and support the next generation of changemakers.”

She continues, “To all participants who were not shortlisted this time, please do not be disheartened. By stepping forward, sharing your ideas, and taking part in this journey, you have already made a meaningful impact. Your courage to innovate and contribute deserves a big round of applause. We hope to see your passion and creativity shine again in next year’s edition of Solve for Tomorrow.”

The Top 10 Semi-Finalists teams for Solve for Tomorrow 2025 (in no order) are:

• Aether Care (Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan St Thomas)
• Coding Chaos (SMK Bukit Jambul)
• EduHive (SMK Tinggi Perempuan Melaka)
• EVOXIS (Sekolah Agama Menengah Bestari Selangor)
• Potassium Boost (Sekolah Menengah Sri KDU Selangor)
• StraightUp (Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School Petra Jaya)
• TechFlash (MRSM Bagan Datuk)
• TechNest (SMK Desa Tun Hussein Onn)
• The C.E.S (Sabah Tshung Tsin Secondary School)
• THE INTERCEPTOR’S EYE (SMJK Kwang Hua)

Before reaching the grand finale, the top 10 semi-finalists will participate in the Design Thinking Workshop (DTW) on 11 October 2025. During the session, teams will have the opportunity to present their ideas to a panel of judges and receive feedback from Samsung Malaysia and Universiti Malaya. The mentors will guide the teams in refining their concepts, enhancing technical feasibility, and strengthening the scalability of their solutions to better address real-world challenges. The teams will then head back to refine their solutions ahead of the grand finale on 6 December 2025, where the winners will be crowned and awarded exciting prizes.

Stay updated with the latest information by following Samsung Malaysia on Facebook and Instagram.

For more information on Solve for Tomorrow, please visit https://www.samsung.com/my/solvefortomorrow/2025/.

Samsung Malaysia Electronics (“Samsung Malaysia”) is thrilled to kick off the seventh edition of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow (SFT) 2025. This nationwide competition continues to empower young minds to harness the power of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) to address real-world challenges in their communities. With the theme ‘Start with Can’, Malaysian students aged 13 to 15 are invited to turn bold ideas into STEM-driven solutions for local issues, from sustainability to wellbeing. Winners stand a chance to take home Samsung products worth up to RM117,000, along with the opportunity to showcase their ideas on a national stage.

In collaboration with Universiti Malaya, SFT 2025 is part of Samsung’s global youth education and innovation campaign. It encourages Malaysian students to apply STEM knowledge and creative problem-solving skills to address the pressing issues in their communities.  This year’s competition invites participants to explore one of the four key themes, including environmental sustainability through technology, social change via sport and tech, health and wellbeing or education and learning. The campaign comes at a crucial time, as the country faces a growing talent outflow, with over 1.8 million Malaysians seeking better opportunities abroad.^[1] By nurturing homegrown innovation and digital literacy, Samsung SFT 2025 supports the national agenda outlined in the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP). The plan positions technology and artificial intelligence as key drivers of future growth.^[2]

Elaine Soh, Chief Marketing Officer of Samsung Malaysia Electronics, shared, “Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow has always been about encouraging young Malaysians to think creatively and apply what they have learned in the classroom in meaningful ways. We are proud to support students as they explore practical solutions to real challenges regardless of within their communities or beyond. Through this year’s installment of Solve for Tomorrow, we hope to nurture essential skills and inspire a mindset of innovation that will benefit Malaysia’s future. ”

“We believe Malaysian youth are vital pillars of our nation’s future. Their creativity knows no bounds, and we are confident that these young minds have the potential to change the world,” said Associate Professor Ir. Dr. Mas Sahidayana Mohktar, Director of Universiti Malaya STEM Centre. “As educators, we always encourage them to think beyond the ordinary, embrace challenges, and stay resilient. Collaborating with Samsung for the sixth consecutive year, this initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to nurturing early-stage STEM education, a crucial step in building the talent pool that will drive Malaysia’s economic growth.”

Samsung SFT 2025 invites secondary school students across Malaysia to submit an 800-word proposal showcasing innovative solutions to real-world challenges. Students must base their ideas on one of the four key themes: environmental sustainability through technology, social change via sport and tech, health and wellbeing, or education and learning. Submissions will be evaluated by Samsung Malaysia and Universiti Malaya based on key criteria including issue relevance, creativity, feasibility, STEM application and overall presentation.

The top 10 teams will advance to the next stage, where they will further develop and present their ideas. Shortlisted entries will be notified via email and feature on the program’s official website in October 2025. The 10 teams will then be introduced to their mentors in the Design to Win Workshop, where they will receive guidance and support throughout the competition to help refine their concepts and build working prototypes.

The winners will be determined through a competitive pitching process in December 2025. Prizes include:

• First Prize: Samsung Products worth up to RM44,000^[3]
• Second Prize: Samsung Products worth up to RM30,000^[4]
• Third Prize Samsung: Products worth up to RM23,000^[5]
• Fourth Prize: Samsung Products worth up to RM12,000^[6]
• Fifth Prize: Samsung Products worth up to RM8,000^[7]

Registration is now open and participants have until 15 September 2025 to submit their entries.

Stay updated by following Samsung Malaysia on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. You can also revisit last year’s winning presentations at SFT – Winners | Samsung Malaysia.

For more information about SFT 2025, please visit https://www.samsung.com/my/solvefortomorrow/2025/

[1] https://hr.asia/chro/are-fractional-leaders-the-answer-to-malaysias-c-suite-crisis/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMTbGFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFOY1F3Y0hVdXhlMjhvRjlvAR6MYhu9_6wY69PKyVZp_Fn8JdZJGgvvwUbdWbspmpMIF976sRv60PmaeD3svg_aem_FqqbYELp14S_Mwd8GRBvSQ

[2] https://opengovasia.com/malaysia-driving-digital-transformation-with-ai-and-5g/

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