AIU 3ZERO Clubs Won Gold Medals and the Best Presenter Award at the International Innovation and Entrepreneurship Carnival (IIEC) 2024
ALOR SETAR, 8 February 2024 – Two teams affiliated with Albukhary International University (AIU) 3ZERO CLUB, known as PaperReverse and AromaRevive won Gold Medals in the Invitation Category at the International Innovation and Entrepreneurship Carnival (IIEC) 2024, which was held at the Kolej MARA Kuala Nerang on 5 February 2024. Kolej MARA Kuala Nerang initiated the event intending to nurture future leaders with innovative approaches, empowering them to directly address global challenges.
The competition gathered 198 entries, with 93 participants joining virtually and 105 attending in person. Categorized into five sections, Primary School, Secondary School, Foundation/Matriculation, Diploma Programme, and Invitation, the event offered a platform for participants to exhibit their talents and innovative ideas or products.
The team AromaRevive comprising May Myat Noe and Hnin Pwint Phyu from Myanmar, Thinley Yeshey Choden from Bhutan, and Munirah Ibrahim Mohamed from Ethiopia developed an innovative product, a wax-scented tablet made from recycled cooking oil.
While PaperReverse, comprising Petros Mwatura T and Patrick III Senderayi from Zimbabwe, Georgina Guinevere Anak Leslie and Siti Nur Aisyah Binti Omar from Malaysia, and Nur Fathia Andina from Indonesia, impressed the judges with its eco-friendly products. These products include clocks, chess sets, and side tables crafted from recycled paper. Additionally, the team secured the Best Presenter Award.
The teams expressed their gratitude for attaining the Gold Medals, emphasizing that this achievement would energize their determination to strive for even greater success in the future. They also hoped their achievements would inspire other 3ZERO Clubs at AIU to strive for similar success.
They remarked, “These achievements reflect AIU’s dedication to fostering positive change through Social Business and the 3ZERO agenda. Indeed, we are thankful for engaging in these activities as they provide opportunities for us to be innovative and creative while making a positive impact on the environment and the community.”
The closing and prize-giving ceremony was honored by the attendance of Puan Faizah Binti Abu Bakar, Director of Kolej MARA Kuala Nerang, and Puan Hajah Ani Mardiah Binti Azmin @ Che Wan, Director of MARA Excellence Academy.
The Gold Award winners returned with their medals and certificates, while the recipient of the Best Presenter Award received a cash prize of RM300.
