BIOLOGY EXPLORER COMPETITION
The Biology Explorer Competition is an annual, online national competition that introduces students to general knowledge in Biology and the life sciences.
INTRODUCTION
The Biology Explorer Competition is an annual, online national competition that introduces students to general knowledge in Biology and the life sciences. Primary and secondary school students from all over Malaysia are invited to participate. The competition aims to instill interest in Biology, provide exposure to the field, and achieve the following objectives:
- To identify, inspire, empower, and support the next generation of leaders in the life sciences.
- To provide students with opportunities to apply their inquiry-based life science skills, developed through extracurricular activities, in real-world scenarios.
- To equip students with Higher-Order Thinking Skills (HOTS), preparing them to tackle future challenges in an ever-evolving global life sciences landscape.
previous competition
IMPORTANT DATES
(EXPLORER COMPETITION)
- Registration Opens (Early-bird) : 11 May - 11 June 2026
- Registration Opens (Normal) : 12 June - 12 August 2026
- Registration Closes : 12 August 2026
- Competition Day: 3 October 2026
- Results Announcement : November 2026
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EXPLORER PREPARATORY WORKSHOP 2026
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🌟Biology Explorer Preparatory Workshop Details
BIOLOGY EXPLORER PREPARATORY WORKSHOP 2026/2027
Prepare confidently for the Biology Explorer Competition 2026/2027 through a structured workshop designed to strengthen students’ language knowledge, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Why Join?
- 🧬 Strengthen understanding of Biology concepts and competition topics
- 🧠 Develop critical thinking and scientific reasoning skills
- 🔍 Improve analytical and problem-solving abilities
- 📘 Learn effective answering techniques through guided practices
- 🚀 Build confidence and familiarity with the competition format
🗓️ DATE
Tuesday,
8 September 2026
⏰ TIME
8.00 PM – 10.00 PM
📍VENUE
Online via Zoom Meeting
(The Zoom meeting link will be provided one week before the workshop session.)
PARTICIPANT ENTITLEMENTS
- 📖 Module Booklet
- 📜 Printed Certificate
- 🎁 Exclusive Merchandise
- 📹 Access to Workshop Recording
Note: The booklet, certificate, and merchandise will be couriered to participants’ or schools’ addresses before the workshop.
🌟 HOW TO REGISTER
To register for this workshop, participants are required to:
- Register for the ‘Language Explorer Competition’ via contesthub.my/register first.
- Add-on the ‘Language Explorer Preparatory Workshop’ during the competition registration process.
- Complete the registration through the teacher-in-charge.
Please note that registration for the Language Explorer Preparatory Workshop only is not permitted.
REGISTRATION DATES
Early-bird Registration
- 11 May – 11 June 2026
Normal Registration
- 12 June – 12 August 2026
REGISTRATION FEES
Early-bird Fee
- RM120 per student
Normal Fee
- RM150 per student
📌 CONTACT
- 📌 03-41420441 (Hotline)
- 📌 03-41437672 (Hotline)
011-6095 4143 (Programme)
📌 SOCIAL MEDIA
- Facebook : Malaysian Biology Olympiad
- Instagram : explorercompetitionmy
- Tiktok : malaysianeducompetition
CATEGORIES
Primary
Public School
- Standard 4, 5, and 6
International School
- Year 4, 5, and 6
Secondary
Public School
- Form 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
International School
- Year 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12
Pre-University
STAGES
Biology Explorer Competition
An online national school-level competition that introduces general knowledge about biology and life sciences.
Malaysian Biology Olympiad (MyBO)
The top 10% students from secondary category in Biology Explorer Competition will be selected for the next stage, the Malaysian Biology Olympiad (MyBO).
National Training Camps
The top 15–20 students from MyBO will be invited to participate in the Selection Camp, and the best four students will be selected for the National Training Camp.
International Biology Olympiad (IBO)
Four students from the National Training Camps will represent Malaysia at the International Biology Olympiad (IBO).
COMPETITION FORMAT
Method
Online
Questions
30 objective questions
Languages
English & Bahasa Melayu
Answering time
1 hour 15 minutes
Necessity
- PC/Laptop
- Stable internet connection
SYLLABUS
PRIMARY
- Living Things and Non-Living Things
- Humans
- Animals
- Plants
- Microorganisms
- Interaction Among Living Things
SECONDARY
- Cell Biology
- Human Biology
- Plant Biology
- Reproduction and Development
- Genetics and Evolution
- Ecology and Environmental Science (Plant Biology)
- Laboratory Rules and Safety
AWARDS AND CERTIFICATES
Each participant will receive a certificate of participation. Awards will be given to the top scorers, according to the percentiles as shown below. The awards are symbolic, not an actual medal.
TOP 10%
will receive a Gold, Silver or Bronze Award Certificate
NEXT 40%
will receive an Honorable Mention Certificate
REMAINING 50%
will receive a Certificate of Participation
