“Every medal represents countless hours of practice and a belief that our students deserve to compete globally.”

Just like the statement denotes: 

Malaysian students made an extraordinary mark at the World Robot Games (WRG) 2025 in Taipei, Taiwan, securing 80 medals at one of the world’s largest robotics and STEM competitions. The event, held from 25 November to 1 December, brought together over 1,000 participants from 10 countries including Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Singapore and Malaysia.

According to a Facebook post by Penang State Housing and Environment Committee chairman Datuk Seri Sundarajoo Somu, the 24 students from Tamil schools and national secondary schools displayed remarkable talent and determination throughout the competition. Their achievements not only exceeded expectations but also surpassed last year’s performance.

“Yesterday, I was at the Penang International Airport to welcome our students who returned home with very proud achievements,” he shared. “Each student brought home at least one medal from their category, an achievement that truly reflects their hard work and commitment.”

For many of the students, the experience was transformative. One participant shared, “Standing on the world stage felt like a dream, but winning for Malaysia felt even better.” Another added, “Robotics taught us how to solve problems, but WRG taught us to believe in ourselves.”

“We learned that success doesn’t come from being the best, but from never giving up.”

WRG, known for its rigorous challenges in robotics, engineering and innovation, became more than just a competition for the Malaysian team. Guided by Syscore Academy, the students spent months preparing, learning discipline, teamwork and technical skills.

“These students didn’t just build robots,” said one of the coaches. “They built confidence, discipline and courage. Every medal represents countless hours of practice and a belief that they deserve to stand on the global stage.”

Datuk Seri Sundarajoo, who is also the Chairman of the Penang Tamil Schools Special Committee, expressed deep pride in their achievements. He emphasised the importance of nurturing young talent, especially in fields such as robotics, technology and innovation.

“My responsibility is to continue strengthening the quality of Tamil education, including expanding access to STEM and global technology. When our children dare to dream big, our nation moves forward,” he said. “This success is not only a source of pride for the Tamil community but for all Malaysians. It shows what our students can achieve when given the right opportunities.”

Parents who accompanied their children also shared heartfelt reflections. One parent said, “We saw their determination every night. Today, we see the reward.”

The remarkable achievements at WRG 2025 are expected to inspire more students to explore STEM fields in the coming years. As one student concluded, “This journey showed us that where you come from doesn’t decide your future, your mindset does.”

Indeed, with the right guidance and opportunities, young minds can achieve extraordinary things. Congratulations, champs!

Image Credit / Source : Dato Seri Sundarajoo Somu / Syscore Academy