21/08/2026
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On 9โ10 August 2026, our SATREPS RTL-3D project took part in National Science Week 2026, organized by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) and held at Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM).
Together with our research partner, HEMREL-High Energy Material Research Laboratory from UiTM Shah Alam, we introduced visitors to our research activities, with a special focus on the Rocket-Triggered Lightning (RTL) facilities in Malaysia. Through the exhibition, we had the opportunity to share how the project studies lightning and how this research can contribute to a better understanding of severe weather and lightning-related hazards. โก
One of the highlights took place on 9 August, when a demonstration rocket launch was carried out at the RTL facility in UTeM. The rocket was launched by YBrs. Encik Mohd Zamri Shah bin Mastor, Director of Planetarium Negara Malaysia. Preparations for the demonstration were carried out by Dr. Haziq together with the UiTM Shah Alam team. ๐
On 10 August, the RTL-3D team continued the exhibition at the main event hall, where we welcomed visitors and introduced the project to the wider community. We were also pleased to have the opportunity to showcase the SATREPS RTL-3D Project during the visit of the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, YB Tuan Chang Lih Kang.
Events like National Science week are a great opportunity for us to bring research beyond the laboratory and field sites, and to share the science of lightning with students, families, and the public.
Thank you to MOSTI, UTeM, HEMREL, and everyone involved in making the activities possible! ๐โก
