Sentinels From SMK Bintulu Triumphs In The 2024 Shell NXplorers Sarawak Challenge

“It’s incredibly inspiring to witness the enthusiasm these students bring to creativity and developing solutions for a brighter future. Shell’s goal is to nurture local talent in Sarawak towards fostering innovative solutions for complex problems, which are key in closing the skills gap our future demands. These students are our future leaders, capable of guiding the world towards a cleaner and more sustainable path,” shared Choong Yen Li, General Manager of Sarawak Gas, Shell Malaysia Upstream.

The winning invention, DespAir was borne from Anselm Wong Jing Ern, Allyson Yot Linton and Jaynerson Joelee, members of Sentinels. DespAir is an affordable, energy-efficient solution to air pollution problem. Using advanced ionizing technology, it automatically purifies harmful particles, ensuring cleaner air. The user-friendly app provides real-time monitoring of air quality, temperature, and humidity, with built-in alerts to notify users when pollution levels rise. Combining smart tech, low energy use, and affordability, DespAir empowers individuals to protect their health and environment.

“We are thrilled to be named state champions and would like to express our gratitude to Shell for offering us this incredible opportunity to learn about integrating thinking, problem-solving, and planning. Most importantly, we appreciate the chance to collaborate as a team and think creatively to tackle the sustainability challenges facing our world today. We are excited to participate in the national challenge and aim to make our state proud,” shared members of team Sentinels as they stood tall together after their win.

Cassano, comprising Angel Alycia Bran, Khairunnisa Airin Syuhaida Binti Agus and Aiden Belayong Anak Jimmy emerged first runner-up with their invention, AFFAL. This non-profit community app is designed to help Bintulu residents compare grocery prices. It features seven product categories, each broken down into specific items with prices listed from various grocery stores, allowing users to easily find the best deals in their area.

Additionally, the most innovative award was bagged by team Supernova from SMK Asyakirin. Their invention, ADDETTO is a facial recognition system that streamlines attendance for students. Teachers simply upload students’ images into the system, allowing students to scan their faces for automatic attendance recording.

Eight schools competed in Shell NXplorers Sarawak and this year’s participating schools were SMK Singai, SMK Kidurong, SMK Bintulu, SMK Baru Bintulu, SMK Asyakirin, SMK Lutong, SMK Pujut and SMK Riam.

The judges for the day were Professor Dr. Tuong-Thuy Vu, Dean of Faculty of Engineering and Science, Curtin University Malaysia; Dr. Ling Mei Teng, Assistant District Education Officer, Planning Unit, Miri Education Department and Choong Yen Li. Also in attendance at the Shell NXplorers 2024 Sarawak challenge was Jonathan Jolly, General Manager for Corporate Relations – East Malaysia, Shell Malaysia.

With support from the Ministry of Education, Shell NXplorers Malaysia engaged over 890 secondary school students from 26 schools nationwide. These students had the chance to experience hands-on STEM learning with an emphasis on technology. This year in Sarawak, 84 teams comprising more than 252 students took part in the programme, which also included peer-to-peer sharing to extend knowledge to a wider student community of approximately 900 students across all participating schools in Sarawak.

Shell NXplorers is a global education initiative designed to empower young people to confront the complex challenges facing the world today. It equips them with the tools, methodologies, and skills necessary to address real-world issues through collaboration, innovation, and interdisciplinary approaches, turning them into agents of change.

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