WHAT IS MYBO?
Malaysian Biology Olympiad (MyBO) is an esteemed annual competition organized centrally, wherein students achieving the highest marks in the Biology Explorer Competition earn invitations to participate in the MyBO competition day. This national olympiad, dedicated to biology and life sciences, serves as a prestigious platform for showcasing academic excellence and fostering a deeper understanding of the natural world. MyBO will select the top-scoring students from the National Selection Camp. These students will then train at the National Training Camp, competing for a place on the four-member Malaysian team for the International Biology Olympiad (IBO).
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR MYBO 2026
To participate in the Malaysian Biology Olympiad (MyBO) 2026, candidates must meet all of the following criteria:
1. Age Requirement
- Must be born on the 1st of July of 2006 or later.
- Must be 20 years old or younger in the competition year.
2. Education Status
- Must not have started diploma/degree/equivalent qualification before the 1st of July 2026.
- Must not have completed a pre-university program (STPM/ STAM/ A-Levels/ IB/ Foundation/ Matrikulasi or equivalent) before the 1st of January 2026.
- Must be currently enrolled or previously in secondary school for general education in Malaysia.
- Homeschool are NOT eligible.
3. Participation Limits
- Must have not participated in International Biology Olympiad (IBO) more that two (2) times.
4. Citizenship and Residency Requirement
- Must be a Malaysian citizen.
- Must be domiciled in Malaysia.
- Must be studying in a school located in Malaysia.
- Not a current student of an educational institution in another country.
4. Selection Requirement
- Must participate in Biology Explorer Competition (BEC) 2026 and receive an invitation to participate in Malaysian Biology Olympiad (MyBO) 2026.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
1. Biology Explorer Competition
- An online competition open to all primary, secondary, and pre-university students.
2. Malaysian Biology Olympiad (MyBO):
- Top performers from the Biology Explorer Competition will be invited to participate in the second round, known as MyBO, which will be held in person. The venue is located at Kuala Lumpur.
3. MyBO National Selection Camp:
- The top 20 scorers from MyBO will qualify for the National Selection Camp, conducted online.
4. MyBO National Final Camp:
- The top 4 students from the National Selection Camp will advance to the National Final Camp, held in person. These students will represent Malaysia at the International Biology Olympiad (IBO).
COMPETITION DATE
The winner of the Biology Explorer Competition 2026 will be invited to participate in the Malaysian Biology Olympiad (MyBO) 2026, which is scheduled for 6 December 2025.
VENUE AND COMPETITION FORMAT
- The confirmed venue will be announced at a later date.
- Students will answer two types of papers: Paper 1 (Theory) and Paper 2 (Practical).
- Paper 1 consists of 40 questions (true or false) with a 2 hours time limit.
- Paper 2 comprises 4 sets of questions. The time limit for Paper 2 is 3 hours.
- The questions will be provided in English only.
SYLLABUS
The syllabus for MyBO 2025 is based on the IBO 2025 syllabus. Refer to the topics covered in the theoretical and practical exams here: https://www.ibo2025.org/
MALAYSIAN JOURNEY AT THE INTERNATIONAL BIOLOGY OLYMPIAD 
