A total of 24 Malaysian students from Tamil schools, guided by Syscore Academy, showcased exceptional talent at the World Robot Games (WRG) 2025 in Taiwan, bringing home an impressive haul of over 80 medals across nine main categories.
Among the standout victories were titles in the fiercely competitive junior sumo and drone football categories, cementing Malaysia’s position as a rising force in international robotics.
Beyond these headline wins, the Malaysian contingent consistently excelled in sumo, drone football, and football categories, securing top placements on the global stage. Participants achieved third, fourth, fifth, sixth, and eighth positions - a remarkable leap from last year’s performance.
In the AI Innovation category, Malaysia’s dominance was particularly striking: 11 out of 12 teams returned with medals, spanning gold, silver, and bronze, positioning the country as one of the leading innovators in artificial intelligence at this edition of WRG.
The national team also maintained a strong showing in the line tracer category, consistently ranking between fourth and ninth - a reflection of steady improvement and resilience.
A shining individual achievement came from a Malaysian student who emerged as WRG 2025’s most decorated medallist, clinching six medals across six different categories and setting a new record in the tournament’s history.
Stacked field
This year’s championship, held from Nov 25 to Dec 1, drew over 1,000 participants from 10 countries, including technological powerhouses such as Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.
“WRG is considered one of the most influential educational robotics competitions in the region, testing students’ programming, robotics engineering, problem-solving, and innovation skills.
“Malaysia previously recorded its best results at the 2024 edition at Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore, bringing home numerous international awards in sumo robot, programming, and innovation project categories.
“These achievements served as a catalyst for intensive training efforts since early 2025, particularly in programming, robot design, teamwork, and communication skills - key elements in competing at the global level,” said Syscore managing director Kalitazan Gannesa.
He added that the 2025 team consisted of Tamil school students and alumni, selected through state and national competitions.
He also expressed gratitude to parents and the Penang government, especially the special committee for Tamil schools, for their vital role in building the team this year.
“This integrated effort helps to strengthen STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education in Tamil schools, while also opening opportunities for rural and B40 community students to explore modern technology,” he said.
‘Dream big’
Penang state executive council member Sundarajoo Somu also extended his congratulations to the students.
“I congratulate all students who have brought honour to Malaysia at WRG 2025. This success is not only a pride for the Tamil community but also for all Malaysians, especially the people of Penang.
“May this outstanding achievement inspire more Tamil students to dream big and continue making history,” he told Malaysiakini.
Sundarajoo, who is also chairperson of the Penang special committee for Tamil schools, emphasised the state government’s commitment to enhancing Tamil education, particularly by expanding access to STEM, robotics, and technology, ensuring that more students can shine on the international stage. - Mkini
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