A quartet of Form Five pupils from SMK St. Joseph’s in Kuching has been named Malaysia’s national victor in this year’s VIA Safe Mobility contest. They outperformed entries from six other states with their “Smart Bike Lane” concept, which incorporates solar-powered LED lighting and IoT-linked sensors to alert motorists whenever a cyclist approaches.

The nationwide final, held last weekend at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur campus, featured designs ranging from autonomous shuttles to AI-driven pedestrian crossings. Judges praised the Sarawak team for its concise presentation, realistic cost projections and thorough road-safety documentation. Beyond the RM8,000 top prize, each member will benefit from ongoing mentorship by industry engineers as they refine their idea for the global finale.

Later this year, the SMK St. Joseph’s team will travel to Brussels to represent Malaysia on the international stage, joining 20 fellow national champions to showcase innovations aimed at reducing traffic injuries and fatalities worldwide. The Ministry of Transport and VIA Global have confirmed that next year’s contest will be held in Stockholm.


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