Six students from SJKT Sungai Ara and SJKT Ladang Batu Kawan have made their schools and community proud by representing the country at the Road to Codeavour 7.0 International Competition in Jakarta, Indonesia. Dato Sundarajoo Somu expressed his pride on social media, praising the students for their achievements in representing our nation on an international stage.
Competing on the International Stage
The Road to Codeavour 7.0 International Level competition attracted 280 teams from 20 countries, including 16 teams from Malaysia. Among the Malaysian representatives, both teams from SJKT Sungai Ara and SJKT Ladang Batu Kawan put forth their best efforts.
In a proud moment for the school, SJKT Sungai Ara achieved an impressive result by securing the Fourth Consolation Prize.
The achievement is particularly significant as it demonstrates the ability of Tamil school students to compete successfully at an international level, standing alongside participants from some of the world’s leading educational institutions.
Ecobot Sorter: Innovation for a Sustainable Future
The SJKT Sungai Ara students presented an innovative project known as “Ecobot Sorter,” a smart waste management system designed to automatically sort different types of waste materials, including metal, paper, plastic, glass, biodegradable waste, and electronic waste.
Beyond showcasing technical skills in coding and robotics, the project also reflected the students’ commitment to environmental sustainability. By combining technology with practical environmental solutions, the young innovators demonstrated how STEM education can contribute to addressing real-world challenges.
Recognition from Dato’ Sundarajoo Somu
Penang State Executive Councillor Dato’ Sundarajoo Somu congratulated the students for their remarkable achievement and praised their dedication, creativity, and hard work.
He described their success as proof that Tamil school students in Penang possess tremendous potential when provided with the right opportunities, exposure, and support. According to him, the accomplishment also reinforces the importance of investing in STEM education, robotics, coding, and artificial intelligence (AI) to prepare future generations for an increasingly digital world.
Although he was unable to personally welcome the students upon their return due to work commitments, Dato’ Sundarajoo later invited the students, teachers, and parents to his office at KOMTAR to celebrate the achievement. Each student received a certificate of appreciation along with a token contribution of RM300.
Dato’ Sundarajoo also expressed his appreciation to the teachers, parents, and supporters who played a vital role in the students’ success. He noted that such achievements are only possible through strong collaboration, commitment, and encouragement from all parties involved.
The achievement of the students from SJKT Sungai Ara and SJKT Ladang Batu Kawan stands as a proud moment for the Tamil school community in Penang and serves as a powerful reminder that with determination and support, young minds can achieve remarkable success on the global stage.
Source: Dato’ Sundarajoo Somu Facebook
