TAIPEI: Sarawak’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) students have once again proven their capabilities on the international stage after the Robotics Team from Matang Vocational College secured second place in the League of Mecha-Clash (LOM) category at the STVE x MARC Open Championship 2026 in Taiwan.
The team earned the prestigious Finalist Alliance Award during the competition, which was held from May 30 to 31 at the National Taiwan Science Education Center.
The championship brought together leading robotics teams from several countries to compete in robot design, programming, strategy development and teamwork.
In the League of Mecha-Clash category, participants were required to develop high-performance robots capable of carrying out tasks autonomously and through manual control in a competitive environment.
Success in the category depended not only on technical expertise but also on strategic planning, effective communication and strong collaboration among alliance teams throughout the competition.
The Matang Vocational College Robotics Team displayed a consistent and impressive performance throughout the tournament, advancing to the final round before securing the Finalist Alliance Award.
The achievement has brought recognition to both the institution and Malaysia while highlighting the growing capabilities of Sarawak’s TVET students in robotics, technology and innovation.
It also reflects the high level of skills and competencies possessed by students from the country’s vocational colleges, enabling them to compete alongside some of the best international teams.
The STVE x MARC Open Championship 2026 is an international robotics competition organised by the Master AI Robot Cup (MARC), providing participants with a platform to apply their knowledge in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), artificial intelligence (AI), programming and engineering in a real-world competitive setting.
The success is expected to inspire more students to pursue excellence in TVET, particularly in the fields of robotics and automation technology, in line with efforts to develop a highly skilled workforce for the future.
