Sunway College JB Students Achieve Medals at National Competitions

At Sunway College Johor Bahru, our Pre-U students are not just learning in classrooms, they are actively testing their knowledge and skills. In the later half of 2025, some stepped up to participate in two national-level competitions for mathematics and biology to add value to their learning experience in a show of curiosity, determination and a willingness to challenge themselves beyond the syllabus. The exposure offered them the chance to apply what they have learned, think critically and experience what academic competition is really like.

1. International Mathematical Olympiad National Selection Test (IMONST 1)

The International Mathematical Olympiad National Selection Test 1 (IMONST 1), held on 25 September 2025, is part of the national pathway for identifying Malaysia’s top mathematics students. Organised under the International Mathematical Olympiad framework, the competition assesses advanced problem-solving and mathematical reasoning skills and serves as a stepping stone for students aspiring to represent Malaysia at the prestigious International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO).

A total of 14 students from various pre-university programmes participated in the Senior Category. To support their preparation, an IMONST Readiness Workshop was conducted online by Dr Chua Ching Hao, Senior Lecturer, in collaboration with the IMONST organising committee which touched on the competition format, problem-solving strategies and expectations of national-level mathematics contests. By the end of the workshop, students felt ready to take on challenges beyond regular classroom exercises.

The results? It is definitely something to celebrate. Among over 2000 Senior Category participants nationwide, our students deserved praise-worthy achievement:

• Oi Jun Yuan (Western Australian Certificate of Education) - Silver Medal
• Wee Peng Yee (Cambridge A-levels) - Silver Medal
• Wong Sing Woon of (Cambridge A-levels) - Honourable Mention

We also applaud the rest who walked away with Merit Awards and Certificates of Participation. Medallists from IMONST 1 have advanced to IMONST 2, where the journey continues with further rounds and national level workshops with a chance to represent Malaysia at the International Mathematical Olympiad.

2. Biology Explorer Competition 2025

Students also made their mark in the Biology Explorer Competition, held online on 9 November 2025. This annual national competition invites students to explore life sciences beyond the syllabus, covering topics related to biology, the environment and real-world scientific applications.

Four pre-university students participated through sheer passion, self-directed learning and independent preparation. Their efforts paid off with encouraging results:

• Shawn Yoong Wei Sheng (Cambridge A-levels) - Silver Award
• Oi Jun Yuan (Western Australian Certificate of Education) - Honourable Mention
• Isabelle Lau Qi Yue and Sin Jia Yi (Western Australian Certificate of Education) earned Certificates of Participation.

Special shoutout to Shawn Yoong Wei Sheng who will progress to the Malaysian Biology Olympiad (MyBO), an exciting step in his onward competitive journey.

Through both competitions, our students showed that learning doesn’t stop at lectures and exams. They demonstrated true grit and the courage to take on new challenges. Experiences like these help students grow not just academically, but personally too. At Sunway College Johor Bahru, our Pre-U students continue to push boundaries and prove that challenges can be rewarding. Congratulations to all participants. Keep up the great effort!