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Kota Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu High School student, Wong Zeon Vuei, made Sabah proud by advancing to the final stage of the prestigious Malaysian Physics Olympiad (FOM) 2025, becoming the sole representative from East Malaysia in this national competition.

Wong earned a coveted spot at the FOM Excellence Camp held at Disted College in Georgetown, Penang from March 9-14. 

He was one of only 39 top participants nationwide selected for this final stage of the competition, which serves as the selection platform for Malaysia’s representatives to the International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2025 in Paris, France.

The 2025 Malaysian Physics Olympiad, which aims to identify outstanding physics students across the country, was conducted in three rigorous stages. 

The first online test took place on Nov 14, 2024, attracting 333 participants nationwide. Four Upper Sixth Science students from Kota Kinabalu High School delivered commendable performances in this initial round, with Chang Jing Lung and Wong Zeon Vuei each securing Silver Medals, while Belden Wong Zi Quan and Esther Chong Shi Yee earned Bronze Medals.

In the second online test held on Jan 11, 2025, Wong maintained his excellent performance by securing another Silver Medal, which qualified him for the final in-person test in Penang.

While Wong did not ultimately make it into the Top 5 who will represent Malaysia at the International Physics Olympiad in Paris, his achievement as a FOM finalist represents a significant accomplishment for both himself and Kota Kinabalu High School.