Tech Dome Penang 2nd Anniversary Booklet

Message from the Finance Minister of Malaysia &
Chairman of the Penang Tech Centre Bhd. Board 2017-2018.

During my tenure as the Chief Minister of Penang and Chair of the Board for Penang Tech
Centre Bhd, I witnessed the launch of Tech Dome Penang (TDP) and the first two years of
its operations. On top of bringing the wonders of science to so many, TDP has progressed
impressively beyond our expectations. Apart from the more than 150 or so interactive
exhibits, STEM education workshops, special events, team building for companies, TDP
has demonstrated how an innovative science discovery centre can benefit Penang and
Malaysia in so many ways.

TDP has shown it can be a channel for international relations through collaboration with
other science centres namely the National Science and Technology Museum (NSTM),
Kaohsiung and the China Science and Technology Museum (CSTM), Beijing. In collaboration with NSTM, a special Taiwan
Inventions Exhibition was brought to Penang. In collaboration with CSTM, the Chinese Consulate General and the Penang State
government, under the One Belt One Road initiative, TDP was the recipient of 4 rockets models from the Chinese space program
and life-size models of the Chang-E lander and Yu-Tu moon rover. All this is for TDP’s soon to be launched Space Exploration
Gallery.

Working together with the Japanese Consulate General and Japanese companies, the Japanese Technology Weekend was
carried out with good response from the public. I am happy to note the student exchange program, Young STEM
Entrepreneurs, in partnership with the Penang Youth Development Corporation, has continued to grow. To date, about 250
students now from Thailand have done a two weeks program at TDP. I am happy to note that we shall soon see Taiwanese and
China students coming to Penang as well.

TDP has also shown it is able to promote goodwill in race relations through STEM activities where all races can participate
together. Penang can be proud that TDP was chosen to host the National Science Week organized by the previous Ministry of
Science Technology and Innovation in Penang where more than 3000 students of all races visited Tech Dome Penang to work on
STEM activities together. It is also heartening to see TDP taking the trouble to celebrate the festivals of various races in Malaysia
and creatively blended STEM activities with culture.

I am very pleased to see TDP used as a platform to address issues of societal interest. It has conducted the Women in Zcience
workshops in collaboration with the Penang Women’s Development Corporation (PWDC) for school children to highlight gender
issues in science and technology. It has also raised matters related to early childhood education through its Science of Early
Childhood Education and Development Symposium series in collaboration with PWDC, Kiwanis Penang Central and
Whytehouse Education Group.

As it is not always easy for students, especially those from the Penang mainland to come to TDP, I am grateful for the ini-
tiative taken by TDP to conduct outreach programs. The Saintis Muda outreach program was piloted in collabora-
tion with the Majlis Perlantikan Penggerak Komuniti Muda Pulau Pinang (PEKA). In the pilot scheme, science work-
shops were conducted with oversubscribed registration at 16 localities in Penang. Based on its initial success, the State
government committed RM150,000 to further develop and deploy this program to allow 5000 more children to benefit. In
addition, to enhance the Saintis Muda program and to allow wider deployment of STEM programs within Penang, an
additional RM413,000 was allocated for the new Mobile Laboratory program.

As we seek to prepare the future for the young and the young for the future, I am confident TDP will continue to grow its roles as
a centre of excellence and inspiration for the next generation.

Thank You.

YB LIM GUAN ENG
Finance Minister of Malaysia

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Message from the Chief Minister of Penang

The present administration of the Penang State has always paid a lot of attention to STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education. During our tenure, we
have put in a lot of STEM initiatives and projects including the Penang Digital Library, the
Penang Science Cluster, Tech Dome Penang and also a body called Penang STEM 4.0 to
synergize the STEM activities in the state. We do this because we believe that in this 21st
century, technology will be the main vehicle for progress and for Penang to win, we must
have a populace savvy in matters of science and technology.
Tech Dome Penang was setup under a public-private-people-partnership (PPPP)
arrangement. Its birth was only possible through the support of companies and individuals
of the public who worked together with the Penang State government. Since it opened, Tech Dome Penang has proven to be
worth every ringgit invested.
Tech Dome Penang has more than achieve its original mission to promote science and technology to our young people. It has
become an entity where international collaboration in the promotion of science and culture has been made possible. It has also
been a place where science, the community and industry converged to nurture innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership. It has
also become a place where Malaysians irrespective of race and religion come to enjoy the wonders of science. In a short span
of time, Tech Dome Penang has achieved a Facebook rating of 4.9, the best among all sites in Penang and also among science
centers in the region. Tech Dome Penang has indeed made Penang proud.
This is indeed a laudable and credible effort by the team of Tech Dome Penang who has demonstrated dedication and
commitment beyond their call of duty. The achievement of the second year no doubt came with a lot of hard work and sacrifice by
the Tech Dome team. So, I would like express my appreciation to the men and women who provided an incredible second year at
Tech Dome Penang for the state of Penang and Malaysia. I should also thank all who supported Tech Dome in various ways and
for your generous contributions that helped the team along the way. Not forgetting also the member of the Board of Directors, the
Business Advisory Council and the STEM Advisory Panel who gave their time in advisory capacities.
Lastly, we are looking for even greater things for Tech Dome Penang in its third year. Having demonstrated what it was capable of
achieving in its first two years, I think we can safely expect more in its third year. Once again, my congratulations.

Thank You.
YAB CHOW KON YEOW
Chief Minister of Penang

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Message From The Chairman,
Business Advisory Council

If the journey to set up Tech Dome Penang had indeed been challenging, the mammoth task to
sustain it has been equally daunting. I thank all members of the Business Advisory Council for
their steadfast commitment and support for the management team to take it to greater heights
as we celebrate the 2nd anniversary of Tech Dome. The continued success of Tech Dome is,
without doubt, due to the dedication and hard work of the management team, led by its CEO,
Dr. YL Khong. Although the start-up team had relatively minimal experience in running a Science Discovery Centre, their
willingness to learn, adapt and respond quickly, had indeed contributed to its overwhelming success. Recent firsts bear testimony
to this, e.g. the recent National Science Week organised by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) which
attracted about 3,000 students. The Inventions Exhibition from Taiwan was also a significant milestone in Tech Dome’s quest to
reach an international platform while the soon-to-be set up Space Exploration Gallery from People’s Republic of China will indeed
add another feather in its cap. Tech Dome has also been organising student exchange programmes with counterparts in Thailand,
hopefully with even more countries to come. We are also truly grateful to the former Chief Minister, YAB Tuan Lim Guan Eng, for
his continuous support and the many useful ideas to drive Tech Dome forward, most notable of which would be the upcoming
Space Exploration Gallery. We also thank the many corporate sponsors and organisations who have supported us along the
journey. I am confident that Tech Dome Penang will continue to fulfil its mission to spark the interests of our younger generation
to the exciting world of science and technology and inspire them to pursue careers in these fields.

DATO WONG SIEW HAI

Message from the CEO,
Penang Tech Centre Bhd.

From the modest objectives of merely displaying exhibits and running education programs when we first
started less than 2 years ago, Tech Dome Penang has moved ahead in our second year, significantly
expanding our initiatives. We have advanced our international STEM programs involving hundreds of
students from Thailand, Taiwan and China; embarked on successful collaborations with overseas
science centres i.e. the National Science and Technology Museum, Kaohsiung and the China
Science and Technology Museum, Beijing; we proceeded with outreach programs benefiting thousand of
students in outlying communities; conducted programs that address societal issues including participation of
women in science and early childhood development.
Our CSR initiatives provided opportunities for many disadvantaged children, including those affected by the great Penang flood
in Nov 2017, to experience the wonders of science. We were the choice of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation to
run their programs of the National Science Week for the Penang state. We continue to receive thumbs up by those we engaged,
as is evident by the sustained Facebook rating of 4.9 out of 5, two years in a row. We believe this is the highest rating of any site
in Penang and also science centres in the region. The third-year looms. We will maintain our momentum of developing innovative
new programs to ensure Tech Dome remains relevant to our audience and continue to contribute to the national STEM education
agenda and to what Penang has to offer in fun and inspirational STEM education programs.

DR. YL KHONG

Message from the Chairman,
STEM Advisory Panel

It has been an interesting year to chair the STEM Advisory Panel (SAP) meetings for the Tech Dome
Penang, with a committee consisting of members of different background, of whom some usually
attended the meetings via internet connection. Although the SAP is generally limited to discussions and
deliberation of initiatives and activities proposed and/or carried out at the Tech Dome Penang, the SAP also
contributed personal and/or expert experiences in similar events from other places as well as personal
observations of other exhibition centres. Thus, the SAP meetings were turned into good sharing sessions,

in addition to critical reviews of Tech Dome activities. The SAP would not be able to perform its roles without efficient and
effective support from the Tech Dome management, which we truly appreciate the staff for arranging and coordinating the meeting.
Important also, the length and focus of discussions were always well managed such that meetings were concluded in expected
timing. Finally, I look forward to having great sharing sessions between the SAP and the Tech Dome Penang.

PROF. TOU TECK YONG

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Business Advisory Council Board of Director STEM Advisory Panel
(BAC) (SAP)
YAB Lim Guan Eng,
Dato Wong Siew Hai, Chairman Prof Tou Teck Yong,
Chairman
Dato Rosli Jaafar (MMU, Retired”, Chairman)
Ms.Chan Su Nee, Natasha YB Yap Soo Huey
Dato Wong Siew Hai Mr. Sean Lee,
(up to May 2018; Secretary) Dato Ir. Lim Kok Khong
Ms. Chang Wing Mow (Secretary)
Mr.Mark Jones YB Puan Sarul Bahiyah
Dato Toh Chin Leong Dr. Beth Yam Wei Yin
(from May 2018, Secretary) Mr. Ooi Kok Seng Dr. Cheah Pike See
Mr. Cheok Lay Leng Dr. Chong Hon Yew
Dato Ir. Lim Kok Khong Mr. Ang Lye Hin Ms. Christine Chong
Dato Toh Chin Leong Dr. Hanafiah Yusof
Prof Raymond Ooi
Mr.Ang Lye Hin Ms. Thing Siew Shuen
Mr.Cheok Lay Leng Mr. Tim Niklas Schoepp
Ms.Cheong Yoke Yin, Angelina Dr. Wong Pen Wen
Pn.Nor Diana Md Zabidi Mr. Yeoh Hooi Seng
Mr.Ong Jin Cheng Dr. Khong Yoon Loong
Dato Ooi Kok Seng
Ms.Raja Syarafina (CEO of Tech Dome Penang)
Mr.Tang Ching Siang
Ms.Chang Wing Mow
Dr.Khong Yoon Loong

(CEO of Tech Dome Penang)

Mr.Lee Kuan Shern, Sean

First Row (From Left):
Dr.Khong Yoon Leong (CEO), Sean Lee, Mohd Shuib Bin Ahmad, Lim Jun Wei, Mark Jones, Lynn Lim, Jessy Ngiam,
Dee Ying Qi, Ang Lay Hwa, Jaztina Arieza, Jovita Ooi, Teow Mei Chem, Sivakumar A/L Kanniah, Khaw Chin Kooi,
Puvarnan A/L Shanmugam.
Second Row (From Left):
Ang Chun Xuan, Pey Hong Bin, Yeap Chun Tao, Ooi Kim Sai, Boey Guan Wah, Natasha Chan, Nadia Loo,
Richard Paul A/L Salvadas, Perumal a/l Kalimuthu, Quah Eng Siang, Jaryl Loh

Absent:
Neeraj A/L Anandarajan, CM Tay, Teh Swee Yeow, Ananthi A/P Vellayan, Jeevithen A/L Elemperu Valuthi

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The Partner’s Recognition Evening was an event held on 30th June 2017, specially dedicated to express our humble gratitude
for the gracious support from all our business associates and partners. With more than 300 guests who attended, it was truly
a memorable night of celebrating the 1st Year Anniversary. Distinguished guests present comprised Directors of Penang Tech
Centre Berhad, Kiyoshi Itoi-san, the Japanese Consul-General of Penang , Masahiko Kawamura-san the managing director of
Toray Industries (M), Yasushi Kasatani the president of Renesas Semiconductor Malaysia and many other representatives from
various industries.

Penang Tech Centre Berhad’s CEO, Dr. Khong Yoon Loong said that it was a time to show appreciation for all those who
had given Tech Dome Penang an unlimited support and contribution to make Tech Dome Penang a reality and to allow it to
fulfil its mission to inspire children to have an interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Within a year of opening, Tech Dome Penang has seen more than 60,000 visitors, comprising not only locals, but also
international visitors and over 260 schools from all over the country. On top of that, it has also attained, and maintained, a high 4.9
score out of 5.0 in our Facebook reviews, the best in Penang.

22nd July 2017
Tech Dome Penang once again organised and hosted
its signature fund raiser-event, Glo-Walk. In 2017, our
theme was “A Walk in the Park”, aimed at getting a bigger
participation in order to light up Youth Park. The walk started
and ended at the Youth Park, with the trail to the lower loop of
Botanical Gardens and back. Various activities were lined up
to make sure that the night was a memorable one.In line with
Tech Dome’s corporate mission, a 30 minute special “Magic of
Science” showcase was presented by science maestro, David
Lim, who managed to awe the younger generation audience
with the wonders of science.

Equator Art Academy helped to liven the evening with booths
for face painting as well as helped to decorate the many
billboards that were setup to provide colourful backdrops for
memorable photo shots.

Zumba coach Zin Dr Paran was on hand to get everyone
warmed up with a fast paced zumba routine. Flagoff was
officiated by State EXCO member, YB Chong Eng.

The finale for the evening was the Lucky Draw session. Many
participants were lucky enough to take home a variety of
prizes ranging from hotel stays, dining vouchers, Habitat
entrance tickets, an iPhone and an iPad.

Nett proceeds from the entry fees and donations from sponsors
were channeled to a special Community Fund to ensure that
under privileged children were given an opportunity to
experience and explore the wonders of science and
technology, either at Tech Dome or by attending Tech Dome
hosted workshops.

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Sony Corporation
Brought their Shake Wall, a powerful bank of speakers that
gave a blast of sound energy powerful enough to blow one
off their feet together with their famous noise cancellation
technology in a life setting.

26th - 28th August 2017 Toray
Exhibits entitled Innovation by Chemistry showcased among
We did the 1st Japanese Technology Weekend (JTW) in 2016 in other things the state-of-the-art technologies for fibre
collaboration with the Consulate-General of Japan in Penang to membrane filter and wastewater filter (Torayvino).
appreciate the contributions of the Japanese companies to
Malaysia. Given the good response, we held the second one on Yamaha Music
26th to 28th August 2017. Demonstrated their Silent Series musical instrument
collection including pianos, guitars and drums. They also
The main purpose of the JTW is to showcase the technologies brought special recitals by demonstrators from Yamaha
that the Japanese companies are working on in Penang and Music Malaysia with performances of popular tunes on the
also to appreciate the many contributions made by the Japanese latest Yamaha electronic organ, ELB02, silent guitars and
companies to the local economy and communities. This year, we electronic drums.
also commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Establishment of
Malaysia-Japan Diplomatic Relations. Toyohashi University of Technology in Penang
Brought an interesting demo on how air movement can be
JTW 2017 brought together nine famous Japanese companies visualized straight from their laboratory.
in different industries covering robotics, sounds engineering,
musical instruments as well as material-technology. The Canon Marketing
companies included Murata Electronics (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., Displayed their latest camera and printing products and
Renesas Semiconductor Design (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. shared the technologies behind them.
together with Renesas Semiconductor Design (Malaysia)
Sdn. Bhd, Yamaha Music (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd., Sony EMCS Pink Hibiscus
Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., TORAY Group Malaysia, Toyohashi Added cultural colour to the event with Japanese games,
University of Technology,Canon Marketing (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., food and also the chance to dress up in kimonos and yukata.
Pink Hibiscus and the Japanese Consulate-General in Penang.
Consulate of Japan
The contributions of the respective participants are: Brought special kirigami and origami activities for our
visitors.

Supported By :

Murata
The Cheerleading Robots returned to do a new dance routine

together with Tech Dome’s own NAO robot – PG01.

Renesas
Returned with the popular Singing Plant and demonstrated how to

control a car with your heartbeat among other exhibits.

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Series l : 20 January 2018 Series ll : 12 May 2018

Early Childhood Education and Development (ECED) is a branch of

education which relates to the teaching of young children (formally and

informally) up and until the age of about six. It refers to the all round development

of a child’s personality.

Tech Dome Penang, in collaboration with WhyteHouse Education Group,
Penang Women’s Development Corporation and Kiwanis Club Penang Central
organised the “Impactful Parenting Series – The Science of Early Childhood
Education & Development”.

It is a 3 part series of 1 day talks and workshops in January, May and
September 2018 that brought together leading experts and practitioners in
Early Childhood Education & Development. The aim of this series is to educate
parents and care-givers on matters related to education of children in thier
formative years.

“The most important period of life is not the age of University
studies, but the period from birth to the age of six” !
– Maria Montessori (Italian physician and educator best known for the
philosophy of education)

Partners :

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27th & 28th March 2018 3. How successful has WIZ been?
In 2017 the inaugural WiZ event attracted some 500
secondary school children, the majority of them being girls,
from both the mainland and the island, and from different
ethnic communities. The 2018 event also had the same
number of participants from various secondary schools
in the state, and it also attracted students from one of the
international schools in Penang. Both the events were well
received and there were many happy faces as the students
enjoyed the conference talks by the speakers and the
interactive games and fun learning at Tech Dome.

By Ong Bee Leng, 1. What is Women In Zcience (WiZ)?
CEO of PWDC Women in Zcience (WiZ), is an event planned
as part of the International Women’s Day (IWD)
commemoration, which Penang Women’s 4. Where do you see WIZ heading as far as PWDC is
Development Corporation (PWDC) and concerned?
the Penang EXCO for Women, Family and PWDC believes that it is important for the collaboration with
Community Development have been Tech Dome on WiZ to continue for the benefit of school
celebrating since 2013. This event is students, and to make use of WiZ to inspire young
organised by PWDC together with Tech Dome girls to take up STEM subjects in school, and later to
Penang and it aims to provide awareness take up employment in the field of science and
about opportunities for women in the technology. We shall not only collaborate strategically
science and technology sectors and to inspire with Tech Dome on WiZ, for providing student
them to be the game changers in this field. participants with the opportunity to learn about
science and technology in a real and fun
2. How did PWDC-Tech Dome collaboration start? environment, we are also reaching out to industry
As IWD commemoration is about celebrating the achievements of players to be involved in this programme to produce
women, PWDC have been organizing various events involving the future scientists, researchers and technologists among
community, especially for women and girls. With the our women students. There are thousands of secondary
aim to inspire girls to take up an interest in science and school students in the state who are yet to be inspired and
technology, PWDC organized WiZ with Tech Dome. Tech exposed to the exploits and achievements of successful
Dome, located in the same Komtar building with its unique women in the field of science and technology. With WiZ,
offering of innovative and interactive methods for the and working together with our partners, PWDC hopes to
teaching and learning of science and technology, is an ideal reach out to as many of them as possible.
strategic partner to jointly hold the WiZ event. The number of
women scientists among current researchers worldwide as
highlighted by the United Nations is a mere 28%. Hence, with WiZ,
PWDC was able to gather successful women leaders in
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
fields as distinguished speakers at the event to address
challenges faced by women in the science and technology related
careers. Their speeches and sharing of personal experiences
by these speakers will inspire the audience, especially girls from
secondary schools, to take up STEM subjects in school.

List of Sponsor School

1 SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN PEREMPUAN CINA
2 SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN CONVENT GREEN LANE
3 SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN CONVENT LEBUH LIGHT
4 SMK RAJA TUN UDA
5 SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN UNION
6 SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN BUKIT MERTAJAM
7 INTI International College Penang
8 KDU Penang University College
9 SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN CONVENT DATUK KERAMAT
10 SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN GEORGETOWN
11 SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN PHOR TAY
12 SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN AGAMA (P) AL-MASHOOR
13 SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN TUNKU PUAN HABSAH
14 GEMS International School, Penang

Partners :

* We are grateful to Ms Too Yan Nee and Dr. Beth Yam, both from Intel Corporation who chaired 2018 WiZ committee.

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2hb - 7hb April 2018 Mencuba rekaan ‘Magical Aircraft’

Tech Dome Pulau Pinang (TDP) dengan bangganya Para pelajar kagum melihat
dipilih sebagai lokasi utama bagi Minggu Sains Negara yang persembahan ‘Science in the Air’ di
dianjurkan oleh Kementerian Teknologi dan Inovasi Tech Dome Pulau Pinang
(MOSTI). Ia berlangsung selama enam hari, bermula 2hb April
sehingga 7hb April 2018.

Lebih 3,000 pelajar Sekolah Rendah dan Menengah yang
terdiri dari 76 buah sekolah di seluruh Pulau Pinang telah
mengambil bahagian dalam aktiviti sains yang dianjurkan
khas untuk acara ini.

Selain menerokai lebih daripada 120 pameran Pelajar bermain dengan pelbagai Mempelajari prinsip Aerodinamik
interaktif di TDP, pelajar juga dapat menghadiri bengkel sains, aktiviti sains menarik yang disediakan dengan memasang rekaan tersendiri
melihat demonstrasi sains serta dapat menimba ilmu melalui yang dikenali sebagai ‘Magical Aircraft’
pameran daripada iPharm, Jabatan Kimia, Penang Digital
Library dan Penang Science Cluster.

Kehadiran TYT Tun Dato’ Seri Utama (Dr) Haji Abdul Rahman
bin Haji Abbas dalam pelancaran Minggu Sains Negara ini
amat dihargai.

Menerokai 120+ pameran berinteraktif
semasa aktiviti ‘Science Trail’.

Gabenor Pulau Pinang mengambil gambar bersama kakitangan iPharm.

TYT mencuba eksperimen ‘Dry Ice Bubble’

Sekolah yang menghadiri Minggu Sains Negara di Tech Dome

1 SK CONVENT LEBUH LIGHT 39 SMK DATUK HJ. MOHAMED NOR AHMAD Minggu Sains Negara dirasmikan oleh
2 SK DATO KERAMAT 40 SMT TUNKU ABD RAHMAN PUTRA Gabenor Pulau Pinang.
3 SK FRANCIS LIGHT 41 SMK SUNGAI NIBONG
4 SMK CONVENT LEBUH LIGHT 42 SMK CONVENT PULAU TIKUS
5 SMK ST XAVIER 43 SMK BUKIT JAMBUL
6 SMK WESTLANDS 44 SK TELOK KUMBAR
7 SJK(C) SHIH CHUNG CAWANGAN 45 SK SERI PERMAI
8 SMK HUTCHINGS 46 SK SUNGAI ARA
9 SK HUTCHINGS 47 SMK BATU MAUNG
10 SJK(T) RAMAKRISHNA 48 SMK TELOK KUMBAR II
11 SMK JELUTONG 49 SJK(T) SUBRAMANIYA BARATHEE
12 SMKA AL-IRSHAD 50 SMA MADRASAH AL AMINIAH
13 SMA TARBIAH ISLAMIAH 51 SJK (C) AIK HUA
14 SK TAN SRI P. RAMLEE 52 SMK HAMID KHAN
15 SK SRI TANJUNG 53 SMA MAAHAD AL MASHOOR AL ISLAMI
16 SK SUNGAI GELUGOR 54 SMK BUKIT GAMBIR
17 SMJK CONVENT DATUK KERAMAT 55 SMJK CHUNG HWA CONFUCIAN
18 SMK (L) METHODIST 56 PENANG FREE SCHOOL
19 SMK ABDULLAH MUNSHI 57 SK PEREMPUAN ISLAND
20 SMK CONVENT GREEN LANE 58 SJK(T) RAJAJI
21 SMK AIR ITAM 59 SMK TELOK KUMBAR
22 SK BUKIT GAMBIR 60 SMK PONDOK UPEH
23 SK SERI INDAH 61 SMJK HENG EE
24 SK SRI AMAN 62 SK TANJONG TOKONG
25 SMK (P) SRI MUTIARA 63 SJK(T) JALAN SUNGAI
26 SMKA (P) ALMASHOOR 64 SMK (P) METHODIST
27 SJK(C) KWANG HWA SG. NIBONG 65 SMJK PHOR TAY
28 SMKA (L) AL-MASHOOR 66 SMK TUNKU PUAN HABSAH
29 SK MINDEN HEIGHT 67 SMK TINGGI BUKIT MERTAJAM
30 SK BATU LANCHANG 68 SK TANJUNG BUNGA
31 SK CONVENT GREEN LANE 69 SMK GEORGETOWN
32 SM SAINS TUN SYED SHEH SHAHABUDDIN 70 SMK PADANG POLO
33 SMK TANJONG BUNGA 71 SJK(C) HU YEW SEAH
34 SMJK UNION 72 SJK(C) KEONG HOE
35 SMJK CHUNG LING 73 SJK(C) MIN SIN
36 SMK (P) ST GEORGE 74 SJK(C) PEREMPUAN CHINA
37 SJK (T) AZAD 75 SMK ST GEORGE (Balik Pulau)
38 SK WELLESLEY 76 SMK SUNGAI ARA

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Malaysia is blessed with many ethnic groups. Tech Dome Penang celebrates all the major festivals and we use these
festive opportunities to bring all races together with activities that blend culture with technology. We are delighted to see how
STEM can be a useful tool to unite people. Our major supporters for these events are usually the members of the Penang
State assembly, many of whom have graced these events and demonstrated their leadership in the promotions of STEM and
community harmony.

During the Hari Raya celebration, a ketupat workshop was held. VIP was Timbalan Ketua Menteri l, Dato’ Haji Mohd. Rashid
bin Hasnon. Sponsorship by YB Dato’ Haji Abdul Malik and YB Dr. Afif bin Bahardin allowed 80 students from KAFA and
SM Sg Ara, to experience a STEM workshop and enjoy the celebration. Chinese New Year was celebrated with lion dance
performances and the tossing of Yee Sang to usher in the auspicious New Year. The sponsorship by YB Teh Lai Heng, allowed
underprivileged children from the Penang Salvation Army Home and Ramakrishna Ashrama to enjoy fun 3D Creators and
Conductive Paint workshop in Tech Dome Penang. Deepavali was celebrated with beautiful and intricate traditional Rangoli
artworks adorned with oil lamps as a symbol of good luck in Tech Dome Penang and it was accompanied by lively musical
instruments from the Temple of Fine Arts. SJKT Jalan Sungai and SJKT Bayan Lepas were sponsored to visit and students
were excited with two cultural activities known as ‘Puzzle & Kolam’ by the Pertubuhan Pembangunan Wanita Tamarai as
well as the ‘Bring out the Light’ science workshop by Tech Dome’s Education team. Timbalan Ketua Menteri ll, YB Prof Dr. P.
Ramasamy graced the event with his presence.

Tech Dome Penang in partnership with Insan Saintifik is proud to
bring in the 1st Immersive Interactive exhibit unit into Malaysia.

This is a unique technology by Immersive Interactive Ltd, UK where
one is immersed in an environment created by projectors and
sensors. It is like you are really there in the simulated environment.
Touch the visual objects on the wall or the floor and the scene will
respond to your touch in unexpected ways. It has brought delight to
thousands of visitors. This can potentially be the classroom of the
future.

The Immersive Interactive Exhibit is the only
one in Asia region installed by a leading
provider of immersive spaces in the UK in
partnership with Insan Saintifik. It is a
technology that utilizes multiple projectors
and laser sensors to create multi-sensory
environments (real or fictional) in a space
occupied by observers. This technology
allows a space to be transformed into a fully
engaging environment for learning and also
simulate environments for training purposes.
Check it out by scanning this QR Code !

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A year ago, the then Chief Minister of Penang, YAB Lim
Guan Eng challenged us to put a life size space craft
into Tech Dome. He thought that the sight of such an
exhibit would be inspiring for our young people. From that
challenge, a full scale Space Exploration Gallery was
conceived.

The initial proposal involved a rocket, the Space
Shuttle, the International Space Station (ISS) and the
Voyager deep space probe. Each of these exhibits tells
part of the story of space exploration. The rocket will be
used to tell the story of rocketry that allowed objects to
be launched into space. We also wanted to tell the story

of reusable space vehicles and hence the Space Shuttle. The gallery shall
also showcase the ISS, a laboratory in space where experiments in space are
performed.

We had planned to open the gallery around end July 2018. The project to
design and construct the Space Exploration Gallery was started around Oct
2017. Progress was initially hampered by the great Penang flood in November
2017. In February 2018, we had a pleasantly surprising news of a generous
donation of 4 rockets of the Long March Series (长征系列运载火箭) and the
Chang’E (嫦娥) lunar lander and the YuTu (玉兔) rover by the China Science and
Technology Museum (CSTM), Beijing. With the sizeable donations by CSTM
of rockets and space craft, we had to redesign the Space Exploration gallery
causing some delays in our planned submissions.

The 14th General Elections also slowed down construction for about a week. We had initially planned to launch
the Gallery end June or early July. At the time of writing, we expect the Space Exploration Gallery to launch in
August 2018. During the launch, we shall have talks on the China and Malaysian Space program.

We are extremely delighted to have the donations of the Space craft from CSTM under the Belt Road initiative.
Though China is a relatively new entrant in space exploration, it has made impressive strides in the last two
decades into space technology and one of the few nations in the world that has send a man to space and also
landed a craft in the moon. This significant donation shall give us an opportunity to share about the China Space
program. We are sure their story would be an inspiring one.

Apart from the 4 Long March rockets, Chang’E lander and YuTu rover, the gallery shall also feature a Space
Shuttle, the International Space Station and also the Voyager. The Space Shuttle is fabricated from fibre glass by the
maintenance staff of Tech Dome. The International Space Station and also Voyager are 3-D printed with final
detailing by the members of the Astronomical Society of Penang. The CAD drawings were provided by the Penang
Skills Development Centre. We are also attempting to do a short audio visual show to give a brief introduction to
the space exploration story.

This project is a test of Tech Dome’s technical and administrative capability to design and develop an entire
science gallery from scratch. Through this project, we also learnt how to work across international boundaries
and acquired fabrication skills using fibre glass. We believe this new Space Exploration Gallery will inspire many
young people of Malaysia for many years to come.

We are grateful to the Consulate-General of China in Penang, the office of the Chief Minister of Penang and the
China Science and Technology Museum who facilitated the sponsorship of the China space crafts and rockets.
We like to thank the Astronomical Society of Penang whose members spent countless hours working on the 3D
printed parts and make the models come to life and for providing useful discussion. We also like to thank our
contractors and consultants Kok Construction, Arup Engineering and also Arkitek Permata for their help and
accommodation in making the many changes necessary during the construction phase of the Gallery. For our
supporters and many others who provided useful discussions and advice along the way of this project we are
grateful.

Scan the QR code here to get a sneak Space Gallery : Behind the Scene !
preview of Tech Dome Penang’s very own
Space Exploration Gallery!

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1st October - 31st December 2017
配合中華民國推動新南向政策，國立科學工藝博物
館在圓頂科技館的協助下，將自策的「報告！發明
怎麼一回事」特展移展馬來西亞檳城州，自2017年
10月1日至2018年2月28日於圓頂科技館展出，五
個月的展出期間共有49,103參觀人次，雙方首次合
作順利圓滿，謹此對圓頂科技館表達誠摰的感謝。
「發明展」從生活切入，從科普的角度啟發青少年
的創意思考，以遊戲趣味的手法引發探索學習的動
機，介紹古今中外生活上的重要發明，更將萃智
（TRIZ）40項發明原則，予以轉譯連結我們熟悉的
成語佳句，讓華人觀眾更容易理解萃智（TRIZ）的
發明原則所蘊含的思考邏輯，希望民眾參觀展後，
對於生活周遭的事物能有新的眼光，更盼望能啟發
對於問題的系統性思考及解決能力。
檳城素有馬來西亞｢矽谷｣之稱，政府及民間一直都
非常重視科技教育，2016年7月圓頂科技館正式對
外開放，正代表檳城宣示將從教育的面向持續強化
當地科技發展的基礎。本人很榮幸有這個機會在圓
頂科技館成立2周年紀念專刊上代表國立科學工藝博
物館全體員工表達對於圓頂科技館的祝賀之意。發
明展合作的圓滿順利是一個好的開始，誠摯希望雙
方永續合作，一同為科普教育的推展貢獻心力，共
創教育價值。
國立科學工藝博物館館長
陳訓祥 教育學博士
Dr. Chen S. S.
* Warm and heartfelt thanks to the team from National
Science and Technology Museum (NSTM), Kaohsiung
and the related Taiwanese government bodies for the
‘Taiwan Invention Exhibition’ which was curated
based on the world-renowned TRIZ methodology. This
exhibition has drawn over 30,000 visitors to Tech Dome
Penang and has stirred up interest among the young and
old on inventive methods.This exhibit was fully sponsored
by NSTM.

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“Joining the Young STEM & A Entrepreneurship Student Exchange Program in Malaysia was
a great experience. Both the experience of having cultural exchange as well as learning to
create the program for developing a robot really benefited me in terms of exercising my
science and technology skills.” - Amy (Exchange student)

Amy, a very intelligent and innovative student from Thailand, perfectly described in a few
words what this young STEM entrepreneurship program offers and how it becomes a life
changing experience for most students.

STEM learning is an educational approach that allows the learners to integrate and apply their
knowledge in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics to real life situations. Our
Young Entrepreneurship program aims to help ease the exchange of knowledge in this field
among ASEAN countries. Not only has this program proven to help boost the creativity and
learning drive for students but has also been able to provide a platform where they can deeply
learn about and integrate themselves into foreign cultures of Asean countries. The buddy
system has also been a great success in terms of allowing students to break the ice and
become more comfortable in a foreign environment which helped boost their learning.

The program comprised various activities which are planned efficiently to be
executed in a timeframe of 15 days. The activities cover science and technology , culture and
entrepreneurship. The outdoor activities and Science program also allow the
students to see how technology is used and the impact of what they are working on. This
enhances their desire to learn more about the field and solidifies their interest.

Another important aspect of this program is that it’s not limited to only STEM education. We
allow the students to also tap into their entrepreneur spirits and develop those skills, for what
is the point of being a great innovator if you cannot deliver your ideas creatively or know how
to execute on them. The STEM & entrepreneurship program also enables the students to
express their ideas in an original and creative way.

We believe that although books may give us knowledge, wisdom can only be gained through
experience. This is very important for our youth to be given a platform where they are able
to learn from each other and ask questions. To help our students benefit the most from this
program, we allow them to meet and interview numerous experienced individuals such as
business owners and motivational speakers. In the end, we believe the future belongs to the
curious and the ones who are not afraid to question.

The bottom line of this program is to enlighten student on
the concept of developing and creating new things that would
benefit the society and the future generations.

Natnawat Jiwattanakul
Young STEM & A Entrepreneurship
Student Exchange Program

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MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN, FACULTY OF LIBERAL ARTS,
KING MONGKUT’S INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY LADKRABANG,
THAILAND.
I would like to extend my congratulations to Dr.YL Khong, CEO and all staff who have
dedicated so much time and effort to the success of Tech Dome, Penang. As we cooperate
in the young STEM Entrepreneurship projects, the services they provide to our students are
excellent. The commitment to quality and innovation has been evident. The benefit of the
program using STEM as a platform has widened the horizon of young Thai students on their
science and technology as well as their international and cultural perspectives.

The accomplishments of Tech Dome would not have been possible without the dedication
and commitment of the staff and the vision of the administration.

Once again, congratulations and best wishes for the success in providing excellent STEM
education to young generation.

Very truly yours,

Assoc. Prof. Jirapa Vitayapirak, PhD.
Dean, Faculty of Liberal Arts,
King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Thailand

Building Relationships at Taipei and Kaohsiung, Taiwan

After the success of our Student Exchange Program, we have decided to expand the program to Taiwan. Our CEO, Dr. YL Khong
led a group comprising representatives from the Penang Youth Development Corporation, WhyteHouse Education Group and
Brain Adventure from Thailand for discussions at the National Taiwan Science Education Center (NTSEC) at Taipei and the
National Science and Technology Museum (NSTM) at Kaohsiung.

A special thanks to our hosts Dr. Chen Shiunn-Shyang, Director General of NSTM (陈训祥馆长) and his wife Prof. Sovia Huang
Suh-Yu (黄世钰教授) and Dr. Chen Hsuch-Yu, Director General of NTSEC (陈雪玉馆长) for their very warm hospitality.

The delegation were treated to special meetings and meet-ups with some prominent people in Taiwan Scan Me !
institutions including the Center for Disease Control, the Kaohsiung Public Library, the Kaohsiung Harbor
Police, Ken Ting National Park and the By Wood (白屋) Arts Space. We are on track to create this special
opportunity in 2018 for Penang and Malaysians students to participate in exchange programs to Taiwan.

At the time of writing, a batch of Penang students have just completed a week in Kaohsiung and a batch of
Kaohsiung students have spent a week in Penang on the first ever Penang - Kaohsiung student exchange
program. Scan the QR Code to check out what the students did in this program.

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SAINTIS MUDA 2017

The Saintis Muda outreach programme was a collaboration between
Tech Dome Penang (TDP) and Penggerak Komuniti Muda Pulau
Pinang (PEKA) to conduct science workshops and activities during
the 2017 year-end school holidays. A total of 650 primary school
children participated in this pilot programme which covered all 5
Penang districts.
Held between 5 and 22 December 2017, complex science concepts
such as density and the saponification process were made fun,
simple and interesting through our hands-on workshops, Rainbow
Juice and Dino-Soap Maker. In addition, the children also learnt
about dengue fever using an interesting educational kit..

PENGGALAKAN SAINS DAN TEKNOLOGI (PPST)

TDP is one of Penang Education Council’s partners under the
Program Penggalakan Sains dan Teknologi (PPST) initiative to
cultivate the interest in science and technology among primary
school students, especially those in rural areas.

As part of this initiative, TDP conducted the
Little Bee Bots Explore the World workshop and
our signature ‘Science is in the Air’ science show
reaching out to nearly 30 schools within a span of
one month, TDP is grateful for the support from
PPST.

PJ STARTUP FESTIVAL

The PJ Startup Festival was TDP’s first foray into
Selangor. Through an invitation by the Petaling
Jaya City Council (MBPJ) to conduct science
activities at the Dewan Sivik MBPJ. TDP excited
kids and adults alike with our 3D Creators and
Conductive Painters science activities.

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PENANG STEM 4.0

Being one of the six organisations under the Penang STEM 4.0 umbrella, Tech
Dome Penang (TDP) played an integral role in making the Penang STEM 4.0
Roadshows at selected shopping malls a success.

Apart from conducting booth activities, TDP was tasked with the planning and
execution of the launch gambit during the launch of Penang STEM 4.0 to wow
the crowds. TDP also made the roadshows livelier with multiple science shows
throughout the day.

Penang STEM 4.0 helps to synergize the activities of the various independent
STEM related entities in Penang including TDP. Its aim is primarily to create an
integrated STEM ecosystem to benefit the young of Penang. With assistance and
participation from the State government and the industry, additional stimulus can be
provided to spark curiosity and interest through:
- Learning centres and science centres
- Professional and vocational training centres
- Digital library
- Out of school subject programmes and projects
- Holiday programmes
- Science fairs, expos
- STEM competitions
- Internet linkages
- Organised educational visits

Scan this QR code and find
out how we made our former
Chief Minister YAB Tuan Lim
Guan Eng disappear and re-
appear during the launch of
Penang STEM 4.0!

Tech Dome Penang in collaboration with the Gospel
Halls of Malaysia brings cheer and also fun learning
by sponsoring 250 children and guardians from the
affected recent flood areas in Penang on Nov 5th, 2017
for a day trip to Tech Dome Penang.

They were treated to a Magic of Science show by David
Lim and also Tech Dome Penang’s regular - Science is
in the Air show by Jaryl Loh. A special thanks to Science
Explorer our education programme partner for
helping with this project.

News Articles from the STAR.
Scan to know more about the :
Young flood victims enjoy
attractions at Tech Dome

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In all my years of experience with early childhood education, I have learnt that it is an
extremely personal journey for each and every child. A very important factor to
remember about early childhood education is how each child’s educational experience,
will carry resulting implications till they reach adulthood. It’s never just about how much
a child can read, write and memorise facts, but rather how a child comes to understand
the world around them, how they communicate and how character is built. What we
would like parents and educators alike to really understand about early childhood is,
consistency.

Jery Yeoh, Consistency carries a lot of weight in educating children as ultimately, we are getting
STEM Advisory Board Member at them ready for society at large at his or her own pace. And this applies strongly in
learning Science with it being the next frontier of education. When it comes to Science,
Tech Dome Penang. it’s not always about exploration but more about continuous exposure and consistency.
Managed by Penang Tech Centre Behad. For a child to fall in love with Science, they need constant exposure like visits to Science
Centres, the freedom to dabble with all kinds of experiments, access to all kinds of media
like books and Science shows. This will determine if a child has a genuine interest in the
subject or not.

This is fundamentally what every parent out there should understand, that every child learns at their own pace and not
necessarily at a pace we like. And while consistency plays a big part in aiding a child’s development, it also has to be understood
that all children go through different developmental stages and each one is unique from the other. In order to help your child to
cultivate capabilities that is beneficial to their own personal development, parents first have to know and understand their child’s
abilities and limitations. As parents, we should know how detrimental it is when we push our children to be what we think they
should be. Our children are never an extension of us but individuals in their own right with their own thoughts, feelings, wants and
needs. Children will go on to be successful in ways that are unknown to us and therefore as parents and educators, they need
our unfailing support.

A successful parent or educator enables a child to make life defining decisions without consulting them but to do so by using the
values that have been instilled in them.

Dr. Beth Yam Wei To be at your best, you need to have talent, opportunity & passion. All these are fuelled by the right at-
Yin, titude, i.e open-mindedness & positivity. Hence, knowing yourself is the secret recipe so that you can
Principle Engineer, build on your talent & passion. Problem solving is key to engineering foundation, simply through under-
standing what we are trying to solve and breaking down the problem into bite-size problems. From the
Director, KuAT Test bite-size problems, you will be able to craft out the solutions.

Engineering I was often asked how someone from a Chemistry background was able to thrive in Intel – do we use
this knowledge at all? In simple answer, YES, all science disciplines are crucial as part of problem
solving. Without a good foundation of the sciences, you will find it tougher to solve technical problems.
Hence, knowledge of Science needs to start from a young age. The curiousity about our surroundings
and the habit of looking for answers is to be inculcated from young. With the power of internet and the
right references, all information is now at our finger tips.

* Thanks to Dr.Beth Yam for chairing the WiZ 2017 and WiZ 2018 committees till early 2018.

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First Row (From Left) : Ananthi A/P Vellayan, Teh Swee Yeow, Mohd Shuib bin Ahmad, Sivakumar A/L Kanniah, Richard Paul A/L
Salvadas, Nadia Loo.

Second Row (From Left) : Perumal A/L Kalimuthu, Jeevithen A/L Elemperu Valuthi, Boey Guan Wah, Neeraj A/L Anandarajan.

Tech Dome Penang Operations Team is very proud to be a part of Tech Dome
Penang since the start in 2016. We would like to thank our CEO, Dr. Khong Yoon
Loong, who has guided and supported us all this while.

The Tech Dome Operations Team got into action one month before the 16th July
2016 opening. Our team was fully formed before the opening to ensure sufficient
training was provided for operations to run smoothly. Apart from operations, the
casual workers, volunteers, security and housekeeping staff comes under the
purview of the Operations Department.

Our main task at Tech Dome is very challenging whereby we handle many types of
visitor’s daily and we must also ensure that visitors leave having good experience
with us.

Over the past two years, we handled in excess of 90 team buildings,
hundred of school visits, events, birthday parties and other events. Operations also
manages the Hungry Atom cafeteria which helps to generate an additional source of
income by selling souvenirs, 3 star attractions tickets, light snacks and drinks.In the
social media, Tech Dome shows a very strong visitor’s engagement with a rather good
Facebook review among attractions in Penang. We have managed to maintain a
good 4.9 rating since we started to now. We believe this was achieved through our
focus on good visitor experience.

The Operations team works closely with the Maintenance team, to ensure all
exhibits are safe and maintained in working condition. Operations would like to
extend a special appreciation to Maintenance for all assistance rendered thus
far. Moving forward, we will continue to strive to make Tech Dome Penang one of the
best science centre in the region.

Lastly, I would like to thank my staff who supported me and the Management of Tech
Dome. Together we work to inspire the future for our next generation.

Sivakumar A/L Kanniah
Operations Manager

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From left to right : Puvarnan A/L Shanmugam, Kapilan, Sean Lee, Theng Ming, Hao Sen. Absent : Jaryl Loh

Our Education Team has grown from strength to strength. From the early days of Impact 141 Programmes
only 1 staff and 2 interns, the team now comprises 6 permanent and part-time staffs 371 Sessions
and casual workers. To date the team has taken in 33 interns to help in various 26,674 Students
capacities. Mobile Lab
Satellite Centres
We are responsible for bringing out the wonders of science through hands-on Upcoming 1 Shopping Malls
workshops, experiential science camps and captivating science shows among other 3 Sessions
programs. The Education Team has developed 141 programmes within 2 years. 3 Students
That is on average close to 6 programmes developed every month since TDP has Fun
started operations! 300+
15,000+
After realising that many of the rural and disadvantaged students find it distant and
costly to travel to Tech Dome Penang, our Education Team’s energy and focus ∞
quickly shifted towards outreach programmes.

This strategy proved to be overwhelmingly successful as 650 students benefited Jaryl Loh
from the pilot Saintis Muda outreach programme at 16 locations across all 5 Penang
districts within a span of 18 days. The initial goal was only to reach 500 students at
10 locations.

With the success of the pilot, our Education Team will be embarking on more
outreach initiatives such as conducting science shows at 26 primary schools which
was recently completed within 2 months. This year’s expanded Saintis Muda
programe is expected to benefit more than 5,000 students at 50 locations all over
Penang.

With the upcoming TDP’s Mobile Lab and satellite centres, our Education Team will
be expecting to reach out to many more students and locations through its outreach
programmes.

Our Education Team will also be bringing the excitement of science to shopping
malls in the second half of 2018 through TDP’s Magic of Science roadshows.

I would like to recognise the members of the Education Team for their tireless efforts
to make science fun, interesting and captivating 365 days of the year.

Sean Lee Kuan Shern
Education & Exhibition Manager

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Motorola Solutions supports STEM education programs Knowles Electronics is a global leader in supplying
and initiatives because as a company of technology and miniature microphones for hearing health and
engineering leaders, we believe it is critically important consumer electronics, our mission is to enrich life by enabling
to support the next generation of innovators and superior audio experience where we constantly offer
changemakers. Our goal is to increase students’ skills and new solutions that improve people’s life. As part of our
interest in technology and engineering as well as corporate social responsibility (CSR), we always
improving engagement in STEM careers while providing affiliate ourselves with agencies that promote, inspire and
development support to teachers across the globe. encourage young generation to discover their interest on
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths).
We partner and collaborate with various international and We support Tech Dome as one of the organizations that
local NGOs and associations in multiple programs and provides the setup and facility with wide range of
initiatives. Motorola Solutions is proud to be one of the activities and workshops to explore STEM especially for
Founding Sponsors of Tech Dome Penang. We are fully school children. Our company and employees are equally
committed in its mission to spark the interest of children and to excited and engaged in this noble mission where we are
inspire them to pursue studies and careers in the field of looking forward to share experience and knowledge with
STEM. In line with this, we continue to support Tech Dome school children through educational workshop to further
Penang’s various activities and programs including the Women instill their interest in STEM.
In Zcience (WIZ) conferences as well as the Glo-Walk events.
Mr. Kee Chin Min
Ms. Catherine Tang Senior Engineering Director
Site Communications & Govt Affairs Manager

• Why the TOP chose to partner with TD

Because it is definitely an intelligent move towards widening our reach in Penang market. Providing wider
range of products to our customers, especially crucial for Technology and Science enthusiast. Tech Dome
is our one and only Science center partner.

• How the TOP sees TD as a partner and the support given by the TOP to Tech Dome.
- The top sees TD as one of our very important partner to provide the fun element through Science
and Technology. The strength that TD has in this field is evident and the energy that TD team has
put in bringing up the center is one to be proud of.
- We support in bringing in the crowds to TD. Moving forward there are definitely plans to foster further
collaboration in different projects together to enhance both our brand names.

• How the TOP sees the value of what Tech Dome does in the promotion of Science &
Technology
Tech Dome has embarked on the journey to promote Science and Technology throughout Penang and

surrounding markets. We have seen an increasing number of followers coming in to TD over the past one

year. Be it from the effort of TD marketing arm or The Top marketing activities, we see this as a value add

to both TD and the Top.
Mr. Brian Tan,

General Manager of The Top

We would like to express our gratitude to Tech Dome Penang for the
partnership for the GLO-WALK 2018.We greatly appreciate this wonderful
collaboration as this is a great effort for managements from different tourist
attractions to work together for a meaningful course.

The GLO-WALK 2018 in July 14th, is a brilliant idea to promote fun and
healthy lifestyle, besides fostering the relationship among the Penangites and
the community.

Our team from the Dark Mansion would strongly support this initiative and
we hope that our involvement would bring more fun and excitement to this
event. We hope that our partnership with Tech Dome Penang would further
contribute to the development of Penang tourism and create sweet memories
for the participants of GLO-WALK 2018.

LOCATION: The Dark Mansion is located right at the mid- Mr. Jimmy Foo Kok Keong (Managing Director)
dle of Lebuh Kimberley (also known as Kimberley Street) at
Georgetown, Penang. Today, Georgetown is renowned as a Mencity Galleries Sdn. Bhd .
regional hub for arts and creativity due to the emergence of
modern art museums of various themes. Dark Mansion - 3D Glow In The Dark Museum

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CHOONG YEW HONG SIOW HAO SEN (SAM)
• Age: 24 years old
• Age: 21 years old
• Course of Study: Chemical Engineering • Course of Study: Pure Chemistry

(Monash University Malaysia) (University Sains Malaysia)
• Internship Period in Tech Dome Penang:
• Internship Period in Tech Dome
Jan – June 2017
• Future Goals & Aspiration: Develop Penang: June – September 2017

frontline technology and processes (curently working as a part- time
through chemistry to improve the quality
of life employee in Tech Dome Penang)

What made you decide to undergo your internship at Tech Dome • Future Goals & Aspiration : Wishes
Penang?
One of the reason is the strong interest that I have in science and when I found to actively immerse myself in
out that there is actually a science centre in Penang, I was thrilled and proud
to work here. Working in Tech Dome Penang (TDP) enabled me to share my What made you decide to science & technology research so
passion for science with youths and children who may later choose to pursue undergo your internship at as to inculcate immense interest
a career in the sciences. Tech Dome Penang? for future generations.

How has working in Tech Dome Penang helped you grow both I am actually a member of the Astronomical Society of Penang (ASP)
personally and professionally?
I realized that my time management has improved and I have and ever since I heard about the existence of Tech Dome Penang (TDP),
gained more self-confidence, improved my presentation and
interaction skills with various people. Working in Tech Dome also trained it has excited me to apply as an intern in this Penang’s First Science
me to be equipped with the right attitude and to be proactive in asking
questions. This will certainly help my future career growth in any organization Centre. It is definitely a chance for me to engage with the public while spreading
that I will be working in. I had to be responsible for the task that was given,
getting to work on time and completing all of the tasks that I was assigned. knowledge and being able to inspire children to be interested in science

What has been the biggest challenge you have faced while How has working in Tech Dome Penang helped you grow both
undergoing your internship in Tech Dome Penang? personally and professionally?
Conducting the CSI camp - although just being an assistant for this project, Working in Tech Dome Penang (TDP) has certainly taught me to keep
there are many skills that I had to acquire. One of the biggest challenge I faced learning as I go along and to never give up. I have also learned to practise
while undergoing my internship in Tech Dome Penang was conducting my humility, being proactive, improving on my time management skills and
own workshops (Che-mystery: Kaboom, Gas Detectives, Nutri-Know). I had also to be practical. TDP has provided me a chance to improve my
to come up with experiments for the kids, so that they could enjoy themselves photography skills and to learn new software such as the Adobe
while also learning. It was a challenge to present the experiments in a fun Illustrator (AI) and Sketchup. Aside from that, I have also learned to be optimistic
and interactive way so that the kids can easily understand the Science behind and to embrace changes while working on a task. Ultimately, having the right
the activities. I also realized that being proactive and doing my own research attitude especially in approaching work and colleagues whilst having the
helped me to gain extra knowledge which will stay with me throughout my life. discipline and mutual respect is the most important elements to work in any
organisation. I am glad to be able to gained all these while working in TDP
What do you think you have accomplished during your time
here in Tech Dome Penang? What do you think you have accomplished during your time here
Developing the BB-8 robot manual for visitor to experience controlling a droid in Tech Dome Penang?
through their smartphone. Visitors are able to test their maneuvering skills of Due to my chemistry background and interest, I have proposed the
the BB-8 robot on the track that was specifically made for this robot through ‘Blue-bottle chemistry’ which was able to capture the attention of not only
their personal smartphone. By developing and preparing the instruction children but adult as well during our time in roadshow. What it does is that it turns
manual, it helped me to think beyond what is required for the task assigned. the liquid from colourless to blue and then decolorizes again after a while. With
The happiness and joy that I witnessed on the visitors’ face, makes me feel a further shaking, the cycle can be repeated many times. This experiment is a
sense of accomplishment and that I have contributed back to society. classic chemistry demonstration and can be used to generate the interest among
the children in science and also as a general chemistry experiment to study
Would you recommend other people to undergo their internship chemical kinetics and reaction mechanisms. Aside from that, another
in Tech Dome Penang? project that I am proud to accomplished during my time with Tech Dome is the
Absolutely! Because Tech Dome is a place that allows interns to work in Dino-soap Maker workshop which is a great combination of science and arts
various fields and exercise their creative thinking skills. Working in TDP has been that is fun for kids of all ages. The Dino-soap maker workshop is to teach kids in
really valuable and it has provided me with a taste of the real world. I have also making their own soap that can be used for hand cleaning purpose. The basic
realised that the best way to learn is by doing. Internship in Tech Dome helped theory behind the soap making is known as the saponification. It is a chemical
me to reinforce my sense of responsibility, focus, drive and ambition. I have reaction between acid (the fatty acids in the oil) and base to form a salt (soap).
learnt to be focused and to developed a will to never give up.
Would you recommend other people to undergo their internship
in Tech Dome Penang?
Yes. Tech Dome is truly a premier Science Centre in Penang which not only
offers ‘hands-on’ exhibits about science concept (e.g. feeling the gravity pull
by getting on our famous G-Drop exhibit) but also enable the general public,
children and students to understand science through a fun and educational way.
Interning in a Science Centre is truly an eye-opening experience which inspired
me to encourage more young people from an early age to develop an interest in
science and the possibility for them to pursue higher education in
sciences. I feel that a quality internship is essential to network with people and to
develop key skills that you can’t get in a classroom. Skills such as multitasking,
communicating, learning to deal with diversity, and dealing with deadlines are
different when you are working in organisation. Glad I have gained all this during
my time here in Tech Dome Penang.

A note from the CEO of Tech Dome Penang - Dr. YL Khong
The internship stint is a very valuable time for any undergraduate student. It brings them to the real world work
environment and also gets them to see a world beyond the confines of their lecture halls. At Tech Dome, interns not only
get that experience but they also get inspired when they inspire the younger ones through the workshops they develop
and the interesting people they get to meet. All in all, in less than two years since Tech Dome started, it has taken about
30 interns.

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SPOTLIGHT MAKING SCIENCE
REAL FOR CHILDREN

Science is the study of life and phenomena around us. A natural way to introduce children to life and life processes is to study
nature. Children enjoy exploring the outdoors and a nature walk can combine healthy exercise with nature study. The Penang
Botanical Garden offers ample space and specimens for enjoyable exploration.

GREEN GRASS

When walking on soft green grass, invite the children to bend down to look for other plants growing among the
grass. The clover with its 3 segment leaves grows freely in the grassy green camouflage. Look carefully for the
shy mimosa plant whose leaves shrivel and close when touched or when a child blows a puff of air on its super
sensitive leaves. Point out the long lalang that stands tall over the short grass that covers the ground. Discuss
similarities and differences between varieties of grass.

clover

Fasten paper to clip boards and encourage the children to draw different types of grass or plants that grow mimosa
among grass. Use the smartphone camera to photograph grassy plants and create a digital nature scrapbook.
Children can also learn to be more observant by playing “Let’s see how many different shaped leaves we can
find!” Sauntering through the Herb Garden will introduce them to leaves, barks and roots that possess culinary
and medicinal properties.

TREMENDOUS TREES

Create deeper awareness of trees by observing tree barks and making charcoal rubbings of barks from different trees. Collect
fresh leaves, dried leaves, flowers and seeds from different trees to make scrapbooks. Digital scrapbooks can be made from
photographs of different parts of trees. Internet research will provide information about each type of tree which can be added to
the scrapbook.

A very interesting long-term tree project would be to take photographs of the same tree every month to track
the changes in tree growth over one year. Draw children’s attention to coconut trees and angsana or other leafy
trees. Point out similarities - both have trunks and leaves - and differences - a tree trunk with branches vs a trunk
without branches. What is different about the way the leaves are attached to the trees? Compare the size, shape and
texture of the leaves. Look at flowers and focus on the shapes, fragrances and colours of the flowers, then compare
similarities and differences.

WONDERFUL WOOD

Extension activities that promote use of thinking skills can focus on how humans use trees. Start with a
fun ‘I Spy Wood’ hunt at home to identify objects made of wood. Show pictures or watch YouTube videos
to see how trees are felled and tree trunks sawn to make houses (e.g. traditional kampung houses),
furniture, and bridges. We can burn wood to cook food or to scare animals away. We eat delicious fruits
grown on trees. We play with wooden toys and games - e.g. Russian Babushka dolls that nest inside each
other, mancala or congkak, wooden puzzles, wooden train sets, ping pong (table and bat) and wooden
chess sets.

PLASTIC PLAGUE

This can lead to a discussion about the properties of wood and a comparison to the properties of
plastic. The seemingly indestructible plastic has invaded the oceans, killing sea creatures and creating
a huge patch of floating plastic garbage in the Pacific Ocean. Reduce, Reuse & Recycle can be the
next topic of study when the family uses recyclable bags to pack groceries at the supermarket.

HAVE FUN !

Take your family for a nature walk. Take photographs and add creative captions. Email them to me (indranee.inspire@gmail.
com) and enjoy an opportunity to win a free visit to Tech Dome for the family in the photo. Deadline: 31 Dec 2018. Three family
tickets for entry into Tech Dome Penang will be given to winners picked by the author. Terms & Conditions Apply.

Datin Indranee Liew

A passionate educator for 28 years, Indranee is a constructivist teacher who believes in
experiential teaching and learning. Thinking and reflection are incorporated to enable deep learning
which activates the use of higher order thinking skills. Indranee who holds Qualified Teacher Status
in UK consults on teaching the UK curriculum, behaviour management and special needs education.

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SPOTLIGHT MENGUKUR DIAMETER BINTANG
MENGGUNAKAN KAEDAH PENGHIJABAN BULAN

Ahli astronomi mengukur diameter sebuah bintang menggunakan diameter sudut berbanding menggunakan ukuran diameter

sebenar seperti dalam unit meter. Diameter sudut atau jarak sudut adalah ukuran bukaan sudut tampak antara dua titik yang

kelihatan oleh pemerhati, menggunakan unit ukuran darjah. Jarak sudut merupakan ukuran yang relatif. Sebagai contoh, sesuatu

objek akan kelihatan semakin kecil semasa ia bergerak semakin jauh daripada pemerhati, walaupun saiznya kekal sama. Bintang

berada amat jauh sehinggakan diameter sudutnya berskala mili-saat lengkuk. Saat lengkuk merupakan 1/60 daripada minit lengkuk

dan satu minit lengkuk merupakan 1/60 daripada satu darjah. Satu mili-saat lengkuk merupakan 1/1000 daripada satu saat lengkuk.

Beberapa kaedah mengukur diameter sudut bintang secara tidak

langsung dibangunkan kerana ukuran secara langsung adalah

sukar kerana sudut diameter bintang amat kecil. Kaedah-kaedah

ini termasuk menggunakan binari gerhana, menggunakan

interferometer dan menggunakan fenomena penghijaban bintang

Figure 1 oleh bulan.

Rajah 1 Walaupun saiznya kekal sama, sudut diameter a kelihatan lebih Sementara Bulan terbit di ufuk timur dan berarak secara perlahan
besar berbanding b kerana a lebih dekat dari pemerhati. sehingga terbenam di ufuk barat, ia juga bergrak ke timur pada

kadar 0.035 minit-lengkuk secara purata. Hal ini membuatkan

Bulan kelihatan bergerak ke timur, relatif kepada bintang-bintang. Ketika bergerak, kadang-kala Bulan akan melintas di depan

bintang dan menghijab bintang. Pada 1908, P. A. Macmahon telah menerbitkan senaskhah artikel yang mencadangkan

fenomena ini digunakan untuk mengukur sudut diameter bintang. Kemajuan teknologi teleskop dan kamera mutakhir ini

membuatkan kaedah ini lebih praktikal berbanding pada masa kaedah ini dicadangkan.

Menggunakan teleskop Officina Stellarae 16 inci di Penang’s IX Observatory, beberapa cerapan fenomena ini Berjaya dijalankan.
Melalui mata kasar, bintang yang terhijab akan kelihatan hanya sebagai satu titik cahaya. Namun, bintang sebenar sebuah cakera
cahaya. Ketika ia terhijab, cahaya daripada bintang tersebut akan hilang secara
progresif, buakannya secara sekaligus seperti sebuah titik cahaya. Namun
disebabkan cakera cahaya itu terlalu kecil, ia berlaku dalam mili-saat! Walau
bagaimana pun, dengan merakam fenomena ini melalui kamera berkelajuan
tinggi, perubahan keamatan cahaya bintang dapat dileraikan dan kelajuan fenomena
ini dapat diperlahankan untuk dikaji lebih lanjut. Mengetahui kelajuan pergerakan
Bulan bergerak dan menutupi bintang tersebut, diameter sudut bintang tersebut
boleh dihitung.

Rajah 3: Figure 2
Omicron-1 Cancri dari buruj Cancer dicerap sebelum dihijab oleh bulan. Dicerap
daripada PIXO pada 9 Mac 2017

Menggunakan teleskop Officina Stellarae 16 inci di Penang’s IX Observatory, Rajah 2 rajah menunjukkan bagaimana kecerahan bin-
beberapa cerapan fenomena ini Berjaya dijalankan. Melalui mata kasar, bintang tang menurun secara progresif ketika ia terhijab oleh
yang terhijab akan kelihatan hanya sebagai satu titik cahaya. Namun, bintang Bulan. A menunjukkan kecerahan maksimum di mana
sebenar sebuah cakera cahaya. Ketika ia terhijab, cahaya daripada bintang bintang belum terhijab, b menunjukkan ketika bintang
tersebut akan hilang secara progresif, bukannya secara sekaligus seperti sebuah titik terhijab separuh dan c ketika ia terhijab sepenuhnya.
cahaya. Namun disebabkan cakera cahaya itu terlalu kecil, ia berlaku dalam
mili-saat! Walau bagaimana pun, dengan merakam fenomena ini melalui kamera
berkelajuan tinggi, perubahan keamatan cahaya bintang dapat dileraikan dan
kelajuan fenomena ini dapat diperlahankan untuk dikaji lebih lanjut. Mengetahui
kelajuan pergerakan Bulan bergerak dan menutupi bintang tersebut, diameter sudut
bintang tersebut boleh dihitung.

Kesimpulannya, projek kajian ini amat penting dalam bidang tinjauan langit, untuk

merekod sudut diameter bintang-bintang berdekatan. Dalam menjalankan kajian

ini, ilmu seperti ciri-ciri bintang, populasi bintang, mekanik samawi, teleskop akan
diperolehi.

Daim Harizan Rajah 4 Graaf menunjukkan perubahan
ahaya penghijaban Omi-1 Cancri. Garisan biru di
Daim Harizan berijazah daripada Universiti Sains Malaysia pada atas menunjukkan data sebenar manakala merah
2015 dengan Ijazah Sarjana Muda dalam Fizik Tulen. Melanjutkan menunjukkan simulasi dalam keadaan ideal, dimana
pegajiannya di peringkat sarjana dalam bidang Astrofizik, Daim cahaya bintang terserak oleh Bulan. Garisan
menjalankan kajian dalam mengesan dan menentukan jarak sudut kuning menandakan ketika bintang tersebut
antara bintang binari rapat menggunakan kaedah penghijaban terhijab sepenuhnya dan biru di bawah menunjukkan
Bulan. gangguan cahay disebabkan pergolakan atmosfera.

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SPOTLIGHT HARVEST FROM THE SEA

Prof. Dato’ Dr. Aileen has dedicated her work to molluscs for the past 30 years. She has transferred her knowledge not only
through supervising and guiding students, but also conducting and converting her research into sustainable use. She is now
guiding the local rural communities in culturing molluscs as an alternative and sustainable income. Her work on oysters had
gained vast recognition not only in Malaysia but internationally. Her oyster work had been featured in the website of World Oyster
Society (www.worldoyster.org) and she had guided a private company in setting up a high-tech commercial hatchery, which was
awarded “The First Commercial Oyster Hatchery in Malaysia” by Malaysia Book of Records in year 2014.

Aileen started her research on molluscs, in particular oysters, at all aspects covering the life cycle, growth, physiology and
behavior of oysters. Along the process of discovery and in-depth studies of the oysters, she tried to find the optimum
conditions for better growth and survival, leading to mass production of oyster seeds. Following to that, attention was focused
on improving the meat, texture and quality of local oysters, with the aim of positioning Malaysian local oysters in comparative to
imported oysters from Canada, Australia, USA, New Zealand, Japan and China. This was successfully done where now our local
oysters are as good as the imported ones if not better. Our home-breed oysters are fresh, sweet and succulent! Modern hatchery
techniques, larval growth optimization and 30 years of Research and Development delivers market size oysters in 10-12 months.
All the processes involved with the culture and growth of the oysters are strictly natural, no hazardous chemicals were used, and
no transgenic manipulation were done. Health food we think should be healthy.

Most of Aileen’s research is community-centric work. Over the years, Aileen has worked closely with communities on sharing her
knowledge on growing oysters as an alternative livelihood; and directing a steady stream of undergraduate and postgraduate
students to all these sites for research – a process that benefits all parties. Universiti Sains Malaysia has supported Aileen for
the past 30 years working on molluscs, in particular oysters and the research has now benefitted many especially the coastal
communities. Aileen has simplified the high technology approach in oyster seed production in the hatchery to a simple and
practical way of culturing oysters to the communities. Aileen has developed a commercial-scale sustainable oyster farming
system that offers economic returns for the local communities by capturing the domestic and foreign market. With the training and
guidance on the basic method of culturing oysters, inclusive of setting-up their own floating cages, the local communities are now
able to have their own “business” by producing continuous supply of oysters. The oyster culture project has paved the way to
improve the living standards of the local communities.

The benefits of oyster farming to the rural communities have been 5-day old oyster larvae.
undeniable, as it is a product known as “low technology with high touch”, as
it is a low-risk, halal and low maintenance business, and most importantly it Aileen with giant
is a green aquaculture where no additional food or antibiotics are required, clam at Sabah
unlike in fish or prawn aquaculture. Oyster farming is a sustainable activity waters.
in terms of economy, environment and socially. She has introduced oyster
farming in Penang, Kedah, Perak, Selangor, Johor and Sabah. Aileen’s
vision is, hopefully before she retires, she wishes Malaysia can be one of the
larger oyster producer in the world.

The other major achievement of Aileen’s research-community work is
obtaining a grant from United Nation Development Programme (UNDP)
to work with the womenfolk in the isolated islands in Johor through the
giant clam conservation programme. Giant clam is an endangered species
in Malaysian waters and we are losing our giant clams due to
environmental and anthropogenic factors. She has successfully restocked
the Johor islands with 900 baby giant clams in 1999. Dealing with the
temptation to harvest and eat fresh giant clams was always a challenge
among the island folks. Aileen and her team tried their best to educate the
islanders that long term benefits of preserving the giant clam population.
“We always tried to implant the thinking of ‘clams in the kuali (wok) is worth
RM20 but clams in the coral garden is worth RM2,000 per month”, she says.

She has also assisted a private research centre in setting up a hatchery,
which was awarded “The First Marine Ecology Centre to produce Seven
Species of Giant Clams” by the Malaysian Book of Records in year 2010,
where baby giant clams produced by this centre have been restocked in the
coral reefs of Sabah.

PROF. DATO’ DR. AILEEN TAN SHAU HWAI

Director
Centre For Marine & Coastal Studies
Universiti Sains Malaysia
11800 Minden, Penang, Malaysia

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SPOTLIGHT Atomic Resolution Electron Microscopy
To See The Atomic World

Everything is made of atoms – things as large as skyscrapers, bridges and vehicles; electronic
gadgets like smartphones and computers; and natural materials such as minerals and woods.
The capability to visualize how atoms are arranged in materials has played an essential role in the
development of modern science and technology. With an understanding of the fundamental
arrangement and composition of atoms, the behaviour of materials can be better comprehended.
However, something as tiny as an atom is impossible to observe with the naked eye or optical (light)

microscope. The resolution power of optical microscopes is limited to about half of the wavelength of visible light
(390 – 700 nm), therefore they can only reveal features down to ~250 nm. Electron microscopy is a right technique
to offer extremely high resolution to image the atomic structures.

Electron microscope uses a high energy electrons beam to probe the sample, enabling atomic-resolution of
features down to a nanometre(nm). Thanks to the use of electron optics with special lens correction among
other features, the position of atoms can be imaged and be measured with exceptional accuracy; and the bonds
between them can be analysed. This allows researchers to study atoms at a resolution of better than
0.1 nanometres in order to identify them. Gaining knowledge of their atomic-scale structure and
composition is important in understanding the properties and engineer them for practical applications.

Dedicated Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopes (STEM)
installed with a spherical aberration (Cs) corrector is one of
the different types of electron microscopes. Figure 1a,c is the
atomic-resolution High-Angle-Annular Dark-Field (HAADF) STEM
images of the dumb-bell structures of Si and GaAs taken by
Dedicated STEM along [110] zone axis. Figure 1b,d show the atomic
models of the corresponding Si and GaAs atoms arrangement. The
interplanar spacing as narrow as 0.136 nm can be clearly observed.

Besides, Dedicated STEM equipped with analytical device, such
as Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) or Electron
Energy Loss Spectroscopy (EELS), allows chemical
analysis of materials in atomic-resolution. Figure 1e–g is the EDS
mapping of Ga atoms,As atoms and the overlay image of Ga andAs
mapping.

In summary, atomic-resolution electron microscopy is a powerful
imaging and analytical technique to reveal the atomic structure
and composition of materials, where the behaviour of materials
can be well understood.

M.T. Soo* and K.Y. Tay* Figure 1 Atomic resolution HAADF-STEM images of
Hi-Tech Instruments Sdn. Bhd. dumb-bells of (a) Si atoms, and (c) GaAs observed
19, Jalan BP 4/8, Bandar Bukit Puchong, along [110] zone axis by Hitachi Cs-corrected Dedicated
47120 Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia STEM; and (b,d) their corresponding atomic models. The
*Corresponding authors: interplanar spacing of (004) plane for both samples is
Email [email protected], visible. (e–g) is the atomic resolution EDS mapping of GaAs.
[email protected]

K.Y. Tay*
Managing Director and Founder.
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CAMP COSMOS 2017

Camp Cosmos is an astronomy themed science camp specially developed by Tech
Dome Penang to excite the young minds in astronomy. Held at the Sheik Tahir
Observatory, Pantai Acheh in conjunction with the Geminid Meteor Shower, this
overnight camp exposed participants to basic skills of star gazing and identifying the
position of stars and constellations.

Participants learning how to assemble a telescope Participants also made and launched DIY water rockets, learning rocket propulsion in
the process.

The highlight of this science camp was the watching
(and counting) of shooting stars that streaked through
the night sky. A total of 148 meteors, including 13
fireballs were observed during the Geminid Meteor
Shower between 11pm and 3am!

The science camp included sun-gazing at TDP’s very
own observatory, PIXO.

Participants launching water rockets up
into the sky!

YUMMY- LICIOUS 2017 DRONE WORKSHOP 2017

Ever wondered the science behind the food we eat? Our unique
Yummy-licious Lab allow aspiring culinary scientists to learn to
make certain foods and drinks such as noodles, butter, jello,
ice-cream, salad and cake, learning the scientific concepts in
the process. Best of all, the food they make is not only safe to
consume but delicious too!

Our Drone Workshop for Beginners is one of our more
popular workshops. Participants young and old learn to build
and fly their very own drones after understanding the inner
workings of a drone. The best part is the participants get to
bring home the drone that they have put together !

JUNIOR DETECTIVES CAMP 2017

Junior Detectives Camp is an experiential science camp which
introduces the basic analytical methods of forensic science such
as fingerprint lifting and identification, blood type analysis, DNA
extraction and analysis, electrophoresis, footprint analysis, ink
chromatography and powder analysis.

The junior detectives will use this newfound knowledge to
analyse the evidence which they collected earlier from the
crime scene and establish which of the suspects committed
the crime!

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The Astronomical Society of Penang (ASP) which was formed in April 2016
aims to promote awareness in astronomy and space science to the people of
Penang and Malaysia through first-hand experience. In fact, our motto is “Seeing Is
Believing and Doing Is Fun”. The Astronomical Society of Penang is officially based
in Tech Dome Penang and conducted many activities: talks by local and international
astronomers; regular stargazing sessions at night to explore the wonders of the
Malaysian night sky; solar observation sessions to observe and photograph
sunspots and solar flares; special events to observe astronomical events - meteor
showers, lunar and solar eclipses, comets, conjunctions, planetary transits, etc;
astronomy courses for students, teachers and members of the public; amateur
telescope making classes; astrophotography workshops where the participants will be
shown how to capture beautiful and amazing celestial objects. With a superb home, the
Astronomical Society of Penang continues to looks forward to bring astronomy in
Penang and Malaysia to the next level. We wish to thank all our supporters
especially to the staff and committee of Tech Dome Penang that made our dream
become a reality.

Last year, the ASP has conducted many activities with the help of Tech Dome
Penang conducting regular Saturday Stargazing at Karpal Singh Drive from
9.00 p.m. to midnight. Many of these stargazing sessions attracted many
people to use our telescopes to observe the Moon, Saturn, Jupiter, Venus, stars, star
clusters, globular clusters, nebulae and deep-sky objects.

ASP also hosts regular weekend tours at PIXO (Penang’s IXth Observatory at Tech
Dome). In total, more than 100 days and 20 nights of stargazing and solar viewing
sessions were opened for visitors and local communities at PIXO. Special tours of PIXO
were also conducted on weekdays by ASP for groups of visitors from Penang, Kuala
Lumpur, Sarawak and overseas.

With the funding from the Penang State Government, the development of the Space Exploration Gallery at Tech Dome was
initiated. The ASP assisted in planning and in the fabrication of the models for this gallery. ASP assisted with the detailing of the
Space Shuttle, International Space Station and the Voyager deep space probe. This project is expected to be completed and
launched by August 2018. ASP has also conducted its own Astronomy Camp 2017 on the 29th and 30th July. With the financial
support from Penang Institute under the “Program Penggalakan Sains Dan Teknologi”, 44 students all over Penang gathered at
Tech Dome Penang to learn how to read star charts, the relationship between the Earth, Moon and the Sun, the Solar System,
the Milky Way Galaxy and ended the camp with a stargazing party in PIXO. This event was a success and we hope to continue
conducting this event annually.

On the 1st October 2017, ASP also organised the Mid-Autumn Stargazing at PIXO. Attended by more than 70 ASP members
and members of the public, it was a warm gathering for all whilst learning a little about the knowledge of Chinese culture and
astronomy. We plan to host this event annually to serve as a social event and knowledge sharing for the Penang community. The
end of year meteor shower show was held in Pulau Betong Observatory by the ASP. The Geminids Meteor Shower was one of the
famous meteor shower of the year and attracted more than 100 members of the public from Penang and other states. The event
started from 8pm of 14th December 2017 and ended the next morning. Observatory tours and talks were done by our members
sharing their knowledge about how meteor shower happens alongside, with snacks and many discussions. A total of 190 meteors
and with 3 Fire Balls will counted over the period of 9 hours.

PIXO also served as a meeting venue for many of the ASP members throughout the year, hosting many members
night. This gathering allow our members to share their enthusiasms throughout the years of their own experiences . Many of our
members came and learn from each other about astronomy related matters including astrophotography, building space-craft
models, astronomical equipments and many more.

Scan the QR code here to check out the image of a prominence from the sunspot AR2665
captured at Tech Dome Penang’s very own observatory, PIXO on 18 July 2017 between
11:18am and 11:44am.

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THE SCIENCE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION &
DEVELOPMENT 2018 : SERIES 3
The ages zero to five is the most critical age in a person’s development. It is this period the brain
grows and develop in size most rapidly and many of the neuron connections occur during this
period. It is the education at this early age that largely determines how a person will turn out later
in life – his character, EQ and values. This is so true to the Chinese saying “三岁定八十” ( Sān suì
dìng bāshí ) which means, the first three years determines the next eighty in a person’s life. Yet the
national education dialogue is largely at the other end of the spectrum i.e. the tertiary level. Seeing
the importance of early childhood education, we got together experts and practitioners in early
childhood education to share their views, experience and research findings to care providers,
preschool teachers and other interested parties on what we think is a very important topic.

FB event link .. | http://www.techdomepenang.org/eced2018

MOBILE LAB 2018

Knowing how it can be difficult for some to come to Tech Dome Penang to experience the
wonder and joy of science due to distance and cost, we are going to launch our mobile lab
sometime around end of Q3 or early Q4 to bring Tech Dome to those who cannot make it to
KOMTAR. The State government has provided some seed money to procure a truck where we will
use that to make our rounds to schools, community halls or anywhere we are needed to perform our
science shows and also do special workshops for school children. If you are interested to help us as
volunteer facilitators, provide sponsorships for the programs offered under the Mobile Lab or just
interested for us to come to your community or school, drop us a line at :
[email protected]

GLO-WALK 2018 FOOD ART SPACE DENGUE KIT 2018
SCIENCE & EXPLORATION
Our annual fund raiser event. TECHNOLOGY 2018 Dengue fever is most
All proceeds will go towards GALLERY prevalent in tropical regions
organizing visits for school This a food event with a such as Malaysia. With
students especially those less difference. The purpose The long awaited Space cases increasing in
able to afford a trip to Tech of this event is to educate Exploration Gallery is alarming rates over the
Dome Penang. the public on food related slated to launch on 4th years, it is important for the
This is a walk with a matters namely – food safety, August. During the launch, public to be educated on the
difference done in the night nutrition, how food is we shall also have a role they can play to prevent
with face painting using produced, entrepreneurship symposium on Space the spread of this disease.
fluorescent paints and around food, food security, programs of China and
fluorescent T-shirt that glows regulatory matters around Malaysia. Refer to page 11 Visitors to this 4-months
in the dark. Other activities food, food testing, special in this booklet for details exhibition starting from 1
include – Zumba, Magic in diets and related topics. of this gallery and check September 2018 will also
Science shows and many out the QR code below for be able to learn about
others. newspaper article of this infectious diseases such
gallery. as the common flu and
the various methods
diseases are transmitted
from one person to another.

A symposium will be
organised in conjunction with
the launch of this exhibition
in which experts from Taiwan
and Malaysia will share their
knowledge on these
diseases.

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CONTRIBUTORS TO TECH DOME PENANG

Since July 2017 – June 2018

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BROOKS MALAYSIA (PYDC)
CONVEP MOBILOGY SDN BHD
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FINISAR (M) SDN BHD MULTISCITECH CO. LTD.
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HAN CHIANG UNIVERSITY COLLEGE NANO MALAYSIA BERHAD
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HSLBT MOBILE SDN BHD NOLATO EMC PRODUCTION CENTER SDN BHD
HOTAYI ELECTRONIC (M) SDN BHD PENANG EDUCATION COUNCIL
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