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Kota Kinabalu: The Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) recently conducted the STEM Outreach @ SK Kitobu programme at Sekolah Kebangsaan Kitobu, aimed at strengthening science culture and interest among primary school students.

The programme forms part of the implementation of the STI 100³ Programme Cycle 2 for 2025, a national initiative known as “100 Scientists, 100 Schools, 100 Days” organised by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti).

The initiative also reinforced strategic collaboration between UMS and SK Kitobu in efforts to empower Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education at the primary school level.

The programme was officially launched by SK Kitobu headmistress Maureen Peter Limpas.

According to Maureen, the programme aligns with the direction of the Malaysia Education Plan 2026–2035 under the Ministry of Education Malaysia.

“High-impact programmes such as this support efforts to strengthen science and innovation culture among rural students, while providing early exposure to STEM fields that can build confidence and expand students’ aspirations,” she said.

Meanwhile, the scientist assigned to SK Kitobu, Nur Hanisah Azmi, said the STI 100³ programme serves as a significant platform to nurture interest in science and encourage scientific thinking in students’ daily lives.

“Interactive approaches through talks, science exhibitions and educational games were designed to demonstrate that STEM is closely connected to everyday life, including aspects of nutrition and health.

“FSMP UMS remains committed to strengthening awareness of science and technology through innovative learning approaches and continuous collaboration between universities, schools and the community,” she said.

The three-day programme involved more than 190 students from Year 1 to Year 6, with lecturers from FSMP, members of the UMS Nutrition Club, and U-Science UMS serving as facilitators.