DEPUTY Chief Minister II Jagdeep Singh Deo today launched the Science Superstar Club by Tech Dome Penang, catering to students from six to 15 years old.
Established in 2016, Tech Dome Penang introduces this club membership to provide an opportunity for students to share a common passion for science and technology.
Jagdeep said TDP is offering a special promotion membership fee of RM50 with an annual RM30 renewal fee.
“As a member of Science Superstars, you will enjoy various privileges, including unlimited entry into Tech Dome Penang for a year, a complimentary T-shirt and a personalised badge,” Jagdeep said during a press conference after chairing TDP’s first board of directors meeting for this year at his office in Komtar.
Members will also enjoy early bird access to all of Tech Dome’s workshops and activities, special members-only activities and exclusive membership merchandise.
According to Jagdeep, the main priority for Tech Dome is to attract students to the field of science and technology.
“More than 1.25 million visitors have visited Tech Dome Penang (including special activities) facilities since 2016.
“We have conducted 2,050 STEM workshops, involving 400,000 students from 200 schools in Penang and another 200 schools throughout Peninsular Malaysia.
“We are ramping up our efforts with more aggressive programmes. We work very closely with the Federal Government as well, especially the ministry, which has supported us in most of our programmes. We hope to sustain this collaboration,” Jagdeep said.
He noted that although Penang is a small state, it contributes 5% of the world’s semiconductor products, earning it the moniker “the Silicon Valley of the East.”
Jagdeep commended Tech Dome Penang CEO Khoo Boo Wooi and his team, including marketing manager Oun Sui Leng, and marketing executives Timothy Keong Wei Yang and Noor Hafiza Hasram, along with the board of directors, for their invaluable contributions.
He also thanked the industries that have supported Tech Dome’s progress thus far through crucial roles.
For 2024, Jagdeep said TDP has planned various programmes, including improving its exhibits, setting up an astronomy learning centre, conducting a Climate Action Show (dealing with climate crisis), organising Science Safari worksheet, and exploring the setting up of solar panels at Tech Dome.
In response, Khoo thanked Jagdeep, the state government and all stakeholders for their support for Tech Dome. He also appreciated the collaborative exchange of ideas on the introduction of the membership card.
Among those present at the press conference were State Financial Officer Zabidar Safar, Komtar assemblyman Teh Lai Heng, Batu Uban assemblyman A. Kumaresan, Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA) president Datuk Seri Wong Siew Hai, Chief Minister Incorporated general manager Datin S. Bharathi, and Penang Hill Corporation Datuk Cheok Lay Lean.
Interested students keen on joining the club can visit: https://forms.gle/6buKDWDdKtRqaVjy6
Story by K.H. Ong
Pix by Law Suun Ting