PETALING JAYA, 21 April 2026 — Petrosains Sdn. Bhd. today launched the Petrosains Discovery Rover (PDR) Peninsular at Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Dato’ Harun (2), marking the expansion of its mobile STEM outreach initiative to Peninsular Malaysia, starting with the Klang Valley.
Designed as a “science centre on wheels”, the Petrosains Discovery Rover delivers facilitated, hands-on STEM learning experiences directly to schools through interactive demonstrations, experiments and structured activities.
The programme complements formal classroom learning while encouraging curiosity, critical thinking and greater interest in science among students.
Since February 2026, the programme has reached a total of over 18,000 participants, reflecting strong engagement across schools and communities. Building on this momentum, Petrosains is targeting to reach 100,000 participants by December 2026, as part of its continued effort to expand access to STEM learning experiences nationwide.
First introduced in Sabah and Sarawak in 2025, the Petrosains Discovery Rover provides a flexible platform to bring curated STEM activities to schools and communities.
Its mobile format enables programmes to be delivered in diverse school settings, supporting broader participation and allowing students to engage with STEM learning within familiar environments. The programme is implemented in collaboration with Kementerian Pendidikan (KPM) and relevant education stakeholders.
Chief Executive Officer of Petrosains Sdn. Bhd., Encik Ezarisma Azni Mohamad, said the expansion reflects Petrosains’ ongoing commitment to strengthening STEM engagement among students.
“Following the encouraging response from our Discovery Rover programmes in East Malaysia, we are pleased to expand this initiative to Peninsular Malaysia. By bringing hands-on STEM learning directly to schools, we aim to support meaningful student engagement, encourage curiosity, and enhance understanding of scientific concepts through experiential learning,” he said.
The launch event was officiated by Dr. Nor Saidatul Rajeah binti Zamzam Amin, Director of the Education Policy Planning and Research Division, Ministry of Education, alongside Ahmad Faridz B Dzulkarnain, General Manager (PETRONAS Central & Northern Office).
The event featured an exhibition session where students and guests engaged with the Discovery Rover’s science-based activities.
Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Dato’ Harun (2) was selected as the launch venue based on its suitability for programme implementation and student engagement.
The school-based approach reflects Petrosains’ commitment to delivering STEM learning experiences directly within education environments, complementing existing teaching and learning practices.
Petrosains plans to progressively expand the Discovery Rover programme to more schools across Peninsular Malaysia, reinforcing its commitment to broadening access to STEM learning experiences nationwide.
