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.
Fun Facts 2026
IMPORTANT DATES
| Details | Date |
|---|---|
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Registration Open (Early-bird) |
11 May – 11 June 2026 |
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Registration Open (Normal) |
12 June – 12 August 2026 |
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Competition Date |
11 October 2026 |
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Result Announcement |
November 2026 |
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 11 |
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Pre-University |
stages
Geography Explorer Competition program in Malaysia comprises four stages;
-
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 Certificate
REMAINING 50%
will receive a Certificate of Participation