Posted on November 3, 2012, Saturday <\/p>\n
KOTA KINABALU: Two hundred students of SMK Kota Marudu and 250 SMK Tun Fuad Stephens in Kiulu were exposed to the wonders of biotechnology and basic research techniques during the MyBio@School Programme organised by the Institute of Agro-Biotechnology Malaysia (ABI). <\/p>\n
The programme, using interactive approaches and a science exploration competition, aims at cultivating the students deep interest in biotechnology science by familiarising them with basic research techniques in plant, animal and food biotechnology research. <\/p>\n
MyBio@School programme is an on-going outreach and educational programme by ABI, an agency of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI). It was also recently held in secondary schools in Puchong, Selangor. <\/p>\n
The SMK Kota Marudu students are the second in Sabah after SMK Tun Fuad Stephens to undergo the programme which also aims at raising their awareness on the importance of innovation and creativity in their daily lives. <\/p>\n
The programme garnered encouraging response from the students and teachers as well. <\/p>\n
The teachers of both schools have expressed happiness on the outcome of the programme. <\/p>\n
Senior teacher Yazid Mahadi of SMK Kota Marudu believed it is able to bring out students potential in the field of science and technology while <\/p>\n
senior teacher Kartini Kinsai of SMK Tun Fuad Stephens said the programme had attracted students interest in the field and hoped it would be continued in schools. <\/p>\n
MOSTI special officer Rakam Sijim attended the programme and presented prizes to the students. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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