KUCHING, June 10 — Matang Vocational College has brought pride to Sarawak and Malaysia after its robotics team secured a runner-up finish at an international robotics competition held in Taiwan recently.

The team won the Finalist Alliance Award in the League of Mecha-Clash (LOM) category at the STVE x MARC Open Championship 2026, held at the National Taiwan Science Education Centre in Taipei from May 30 to 31.

The championship attracted top robotics teams from various countries, providing a platform for participants to demonsrate their expertise in robot design, programming, engineering and strategic problem-solving.

KVM impressed judges and spectators throughout the competition, advancing to the final round before clinching second place in the alliance-based category.

The League of Mecha-Clash challenges teams to design and operate robots capable of completing tasks through both autonomous operations and manual control in a highly competitive environment.

Success in the category depends not only on the technical capabilities of the robots but also on teamwork, communication and effective collaboration among alliance partners.

KVM said the achievement reflects the dedication, hard work and perseverance of its students and mentors throughout the preparation and competition period.

The accomplishment also highlights the ability of Malaysian Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) students to compete successfully on the international stage while showcasing advanced skills in robotics and emerging technologies.

Organised by the Master AI Robot Cup (MARC), the STVE x MARC Open Championship promotes the application of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), artificial intelligence (AI), programming and engineering through real-world competition.

The college also expressed appreciation to all parties who supported the team’s participation in the championship.

It hopes the international recognition will inspire more students to pursue excellence in TVET education, particularly in robotics, automation and emerging technologies. — The Borneo Post