BASF Kids’ Lab sparked excitement and curiosity among young scientists at Dewan Utama UniKL MITEC, Masai, Johor, as 120 enthusiastic children aged 7-12 gather to explore the fascinating world of science. Through hands-on experiments, participants delved into the properties of plastics, learning not only about their characteristics but also the critical importance of recycling and utilising renewable resources.
This event is part of BASF (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd’s ongoing commitment to supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG) 4 – providing children with quality and easy access to education and other opportunities. Eighteen student volunteers from Universiti Kuala Lumpur – Malaysian Institute of Industrial Technology (UniKL MITEC), worked together with employee volunteers to guide the children through the experiments and activities.
Norazwan Sanusi, Head of the Pasir Gudang Site, BASF (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd expressed his enthusiasm for the event, “We are thrilled to collaborate with UniKL MITEC in organising this activity as part of our Industrial Collaboration. It is inspiring to witness the excitement in these young minds as they learn and experiment.”
This was reiterated by Dr Khairul Firdaus Hj Adrutdin, Deputy Dean, Student Development & Campus Lifestyle, UniKL MITEC, who said “We are proud to be involved in this activity, which we believe is crucial in sowing the seeds responsible for producing future scientists for the nation.”
BASF Kids’ Lab is a global initiative designed to introduce children to the wonders of chemistry and its practical applications in everyday life. The BASF Kids’ Lab promises to be an enriching experience, combining fun and education while instilling a sense of responsibility towards the environment among the next generation.
