TAR UMT Sweeps Top Prizes at Karnival Kimia 2025

The students were also honoured with the Outstanding Analyst Award in the preliminary round.

Updated 17 Jul 2025

Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT)‘s A Level students swept the top three prizes at the Karnival Kimia Malaysia (K2M) 2025’s Malaysia Schools' Analyst Competition.

K2M is an annual flagship event by Institut Kimia Malaysia (IKM), supported by Minggu Sains Negara (MSN) under the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI). Held from 12 – 13 April 2025 at IMU University, the Malaysia Schools' Analyst Competition was organised in collaboration with the Royal Society of Chemistry, United Kingdom, to assess students' abilities in analytical chemistry through practical problem-solving.

TAR UMT emerged triumphant in the Pre-University category, with Gideon Chong Soong Yang clinching the Champion title, Caleb Tan Zhi Xuan taking First Runner-Up and Tey Yi You securing Second Runner-Up. Tey Yi You and Lee Yong Heng were also honoured with the Outstanding Analyst Award in the preliminary round.

Reflecting on his win, Gideon Chong shared, “What made a huge difference was the dedication of our TAR UMT lecturers. They didn’t just teach us the syllabus – they trained us to think critically and apply what we learned. Their guidance and encouragement really pushed me to aim higher.”

Tey Yi You, echoing the sentiment, stated, “On that note, I am glad I took my lecturer, Mr Low’s encouragement to compete in this competition as the experience was a great exposure for me. I truly appreciate how approachable and supportive our lecturers are. They always take time to explain concepts clearly and ensure we’re confident in applying them. That made all the difference for me.”

Caleb Tan, meanwhile, offered words of encouragement to aspiring students. “Work hard and stay true to yourself,” he advised. “It’s okay to stand out if it means you’re following what’s right and meaningful to you. Keep chasing your dreams with purpose.”

This achievement underscores the importance of supportive educators and how TAR UMT strives to make a positive impact on their students. It is also in line with MOSTI’s goal of fostering students' interest in STEM fields while building a highly skilled talent pool to achieve the goal of a high-tech nation by 2030.

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