The Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI) is planning to organise an ASEAN-level Malaysia Combat Robot Competition next year. Deputy Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Datuk Mohammad Yusof Apdal, said that the proposal takes into account Malaysia's role as the ASEAN Chair next year, aiming to create opportunities and draw the attention of member nations to the field of robotics in Malaysia. 'At MOSTI, we remain committed to ensuring that such programmes are encouraged to foster innovation and increase youth participation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. 'We also hope that this open Malaysian competition can be expanded to a larger scale, possibly even at a global level. 'By inviting ASEAN countries, our young champions this year can compete on the ASEAN stage,' he said during a press conference after the closing ceremony of the 2024 Malaysia Combat Robot Competition, here today. Mohammad Yusof emphasised that robotics competitions are not merely plat forms to test skills but also a way to hone creativity, strategy, and teamwork among the participants. Source: BERNAMA News Agency