KUALA TERENGGANU – A night run with a twist lit up the Festival Sains, Teknologi, Inovasi dan Matematik Terengganu (STEMT 2026) when the 2.8-kilometre “Glow in the Dark” fun run drew 1,538 participants, adding a vibrant edge to the three-day science education carnival at the Pusat Sains & Kreativiti Terengganu
The fun run proved popular with families, with parents and guardians joining their children for the evening activity during the school holiday break.
For 46-year-old Nik Azuraida Nik Jusoh, who took part with her children, the event offered a chance to spend time together while experiencing something different from the usual daytime activities.
“The excitement is definitely there, especially as this was a new experience for our family to take part in a run at night. Programmes like this should be continued in future editions.
“Distance and medals were not the reason we came. It was more about having the opportunity to spend time together as a family in a safe environment,” she said.
Meanwhile, private sector employee Tengku Aminuddin Tengku Sulong, who works in the capital, joined the run with friends while taking advantage of the school holiday to return to his hometown.
“I happened to be back home for the holidays and found out about the programme, so I came along with some friends. I was quite excited because I did not expect to find an event like this being organised away from the city,” he said.
PSKT chief executive officer Mohd Huzairil Nizam Ibrahim said the encouraging response showed that activities held in a relaxed setting could help bring STEM education closer to the community.
“Although the run was only a small-scale side activity of STEMT 2026, the positive feedback, particularly from parents and guardians who came with their children, has been encouraging.
“We are open to organising a better event in the next edition. It can also add value to our efforts to bridge the gap in science education,” he said.
STEMT 2026, held from Aug 28 to 30, featured various activities centred on science, technology, innovation and mathematics, with participation from relevant industry players.