GEOGRAPHY EXPLORER COMPETITION
Geography Explorer Competition is an annual national school-level competition designed to cultivate a deeper understanding of geographic principles.
INTRODUCTION
The Geography Explorer Competition is an annual, online national competition for primary and secondary school students across Malaysia. It provides an engaging platform for participants to explore and deepen their understanding of the world through challenges and learning activities and achieve the following objectives:
- To inspire curiosity and deepen students’ understanding of the Earth’s physical features and human geography.
- To enhance their geographical knowledge and develop a greater appreciation for how natural landscapes and human activities shape our planet.
- To develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through the analysis of geographical patterns, issues, and real-world scenarios.
previous competition
IMPORTANT DATES
| Details | Date |
|---|---|
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Registration Opens (Early-bird) |
11 May – 11 June 2026 |
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Registration Opens (Normal) |
12 June – 12 August 2026 |
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Registration Closes |
12 August 2026 |
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Competition Day (Online) |
11 October 2026 |
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Results Announcement |
November 2026 |
[EXCLUSIVE]
EXPLORER PREPARATORY WORKSHOP 2026
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🗺️ Geography Explorer Preparatory Workshop Details
🗺️ GEOGRAPHY EXPLORER PREPARATORY WORKSHOP 2026/2027
Prepare confidently for the Geography Explorer Competition 2026/2027 through a structured workshop designed to strengthen students’ geographical knowledge, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Why Join?
Strengthen understanding of physical and human geography concepts
Explore real-world geographical issues and environmental interactions
Develop critical thinking and geographical analysis skills
Gain exposure to competition-style questions and answering techniques
Build confidence and familiarity with the competition format
🗓️ DATE
Tuesday,
15 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 ‘Geography Explorer Competition’ via contesthub.my/register first.
- Add-on the ‘Geography Explorer Preparatory Workshop’ during the competition registration process.
- Complete the registration through the teacher-in-charge.
Please note that registration for the Geography 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)
011-60954143 (Programme)
📌 SOCIAL MEDIA
- Facebook : Malaysian Geography Olympiad
- Instagram : explorercompetitionmy
- Tiktok : malaysianeducompetition
categories
| Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|
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Public School : Standard 4 up to Standard 6 |
Public School : Form 1 up to Form 5 |
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International School : Year 4 up to Year 6 |
International School : Year 7 up to Year 12 |
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Pre-University |
stages
Geography Explorer Competition program in Malaysia comprises four stages;
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Malaysian Geography Olympiad (MyGeo)
- The top 10% from the secondary category (16 - 19 years old)
- Paper-based exam (offline) -
National Selection Camp
- The top 15 students from MyGeo
- Online training camp
- Final selection Exam -
National Training Camp
- The best 4 students from selection camp
- Physical training camp -
International Geography Olympiad (iGeo)
-The best 4 students from Training Camp
competition format
Method
Online
Questions
30 Objective Questions
Answering Time
1 hour 15 minutes
Languages
English and Bahasa Melayu
Necessity
Stable internet connection and scientific calculator
syllabus (primary)
🗺️ General Geography
- Malaysia and the World
- Map and Directions
- States in Malaysia
⛰️ Physical Geography
- Coasts, Rivers, Mountains
- Heat
- Moon Phases and Constellations
- Eclipse
- Clouds and Rain
🌍 Human Geography
- Economic Development in Malaysia
- Conservation and Preservation
- Waste Materials
syllabus (secondary)
⛰️Physical Geography
- The natural environment
- Landforms and drainage
- Weather, climate, vegetation, and wildfire
- Natural vegetation and wildlife
🌍 Human Geography
- Population and settlement
- Economic development
- Transport and telecommunications
- Natural resources, Energy resources and economic activities
⚙️ Technical and Applied Geography
- Maps skills
- Economic developmenGraphing and mapping numerical datat
- GIS and satellite images
🌐 Environment
- Environmental management & global issues
- Environment and human health
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
