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EARTH EXPLORER COMPETITION

Earth Explorer Competition is an annual national school-level competition that introduces general knowledge about the study of earth and neighboring planets in space.

COMPETITION DATE : 17 OCTOBER 2026
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INTRODUCTION

The Earth Explorer Competition is an annual, online national competition for primary and secondary school students across Malaysia. It introduces students to general knowledge about Earth and nearby planets, aiming to spark interest and provide exposure to Earth Science, with the following objectives:

  1. To identify and nurture students’ potential in Earth Science.
  2. To expose students to knowledge and concepts in Earth Science.
  3. To provide opportunities for students to apply inquiry-based Earth Science skills in real-world contexts.
  4. To develop Higher-Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) for future challenges.
  5. To encourage the practical use of Earth Science skills in everyday life and various fields.

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IMPORTANT DATES

(EXPLORER COMPETITION)

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  • Registration Open (Early-bird) : 11 May - 11 June 2026
  • Registration Open (Normal) : 12 June - 12 August 2026
  • Competition Date : 17 October 2026
  • Result Announcement : November 2026

categories

Primary

Public School - Standard 4 up to Standard 6
International School - Year 4 up to Year 6

Secondary

Public School - Form 1 up to Form 5 International School - Year 7 up to Year 11
Pre-University

stages

Earth Explorer Competition program in Malaysia comprises four stages;

  • 1. Malaysian Earth Science Olympiad (MyESO)
    - The top 10% from the secondary category (13 - 18 years old) based on the current year of the IESO
    - Paper-based exam (offline)
  • 2. National Selection Camp
    - The top 15 to 20 students from MyESO
    - Online camp
    - Final test
  • 3. National Training Camp
    - The best 4 students from selection camp
    - Physical camp
  • 4. International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO)
    - The best 4 students

COMPETITION FORMAT

Method

Online

Answering Time

1 hour and 15 minutes

Questions

30 objective questions

Necessity

Stable internet connection and scientific calculator

Languages

English, Bahasa Melayu

SYLLABUS

Primary

  • Earth
  • Ocean
  • Soil
  • Climate
  • Water Bodies
  • Preservation & Conservation
  • Waste materials

Secondary

  • Geology
    1. Introduction to Geology
    2. Formation of the Earth
    3. Minerals: Basic Unit of Rocks
    4. The Rock Cycle
  • Meteorology
    1. Introduction to Meteorology
    2. Temperature and Heat transfer
    3. Clouds and Precipitation
  • Geophysics
    1. Structure of the Earth
    2. Earthquake
    3. Seismic waves
  • Astronomy
    1. Solar system
    2. Gravity
  • Oceanography
    1. Chemical Oceanography
    2. Physical Oceanography
    3. Biological Oceanography

AWARD AND CERTIFICATES

Each participant will receive a certificate of participation. Awards will be given to the top scorers, according to the percentiles as shown below. The awards are symbolic, not an actual medal.

10%

Top 10%

will receive a Gold, Silver or Bronze Award Certificate

40%

Subsequent 40%

will receive an Honorable Certificate​

50%

Remaining 50%

will receive a Certificate of Participation

REGISTRATION FEE

The Explorer Competition is open for school registrations only.

Early-bird Registration

RM 40 per participant
  • School Registration
  • 11 May - 11 June 2026
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Limited Time

Normal Registration

RM 45 per participant
  • School Registration
  • 12 June - 12 August 2026
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Sample Questions (Primary)
Sample Questions (Secondary)

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