For a group of students from SMK Seksyen 9 Shah Alam, what they learned in the classroom took them all the way to the international stage in Singapore. The school’s TUAH STEM Racing team represented Malaysia at the Aramco STEM Racing World Finals 2026, competing against 90 other teams from around the world.
As one of the team’s supporters, Bateriku was proud to see TUAH finish 11th overall with 750.5 points, making them the highest-ranked Malaysian team in the competition. The team also received the Verbal Presentation Award, supported by the Audi Revolut F1 Team.
Putting STEM Knowledge Into Practice
STEM Racing goes beyond simply designing miniature Formula 1 cars. The programme gives students the opportunity to apply science, technology, engineering and mathematics to a practical project.
Participating teams are challenged across areas including engineering design, computer-aided design (CAD), prototyping, project management, enterprise and communication. In simple terms, students are challenged to design, develop, test and continuously refine their miniature F1 cars, much like a real-world racing team.
The experience gives students valuable exposure to how STEM skills can be applied to real-world challenges, particularly across the automotive, engineering, technology and manufacturing industries.
Building Skills Beyond Engineering
TUAH’s achievement demonstrates that future STEM talent requires more than technical knowledge.
Winning the Verbal Presentation Award highlights the importance of communication, confidence and the ability to articulate ideas effectively. Alongside technical skills, participants also develop critical thinking, collaboration, project management and problem-solving skills throughout the competition. These are valuable skills that can continue to serve students as they progress into higher education and eventually enter the workforce.
Malaysia is also intensifying efforts to strengthen STEM education as demand grows for a highly skilled and AI-ready workforce. STEM participation among upper-secondary students reached 50.83% in 2024, according to reported statistics.
However, one of the challenges remains changing the perception that STEM subjects are difficult or disconnected from real-world applications. Malaysia’s Education Blueprint 2026–2035 therefore places greater emphasis on strengthening STEM through practical, technology-driven and interdisciplinary learning.
Bateriku Supports the Next Generation of STEM Talent
As a company operating within Malaysia’s automotive ecosystem, Bateriku recognises the importance of nurturing the next generation of talent in engineering, innovation and technology.
Initiatives such as TUAH STEM Racing give young Malaysians the opportunity to gain international exposure, put their STEM knowledge into practice and test their abilities in a competitive global environment.
TUAH’s journey demonstrates the potential of young Malaysian talent when given the right opportunity, platform and support.
Bateriku is proud to have played a part in that journey and remains committed to supporting initiatives that help nurture the next generation of STEM talent and future leaders in the automotive and technology ecosystem.
