Geography Explorer Competition
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Competition Date: 11 October 2026

Geography Explorer
Competition

The Geography Explorer Competition is an annual national school-level competition designed to cultivate a deeper understanding of geographic principles.

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30Objective Questions
1h 15mDuration
OnlineMode
EN / BMBilingual
Why Join

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:

Our 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.

Track Record

Previous Competition

19
Schools
182
Participants
Timeline

Important Dates

The 2026 competition cycle, from the early-bird window to results.

  1. Early-bird Registration

    11 May – 11 June 2026

  2. Normal Registration

    12 June – 27 August 2026

  3. Competition Day (Online)

    11 October 2026

  4. Results Announcement

    November 2026

Exclusive

Geography Explorer Preparatory Workshop 2026/2027

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.

Eligibility

Categories

Primary

  • Public School — Standard 4–6
  • International School — Year 4–6

Secondary

  • Public School — Form 1–5
  • International School — Year 7–12
  • Pre-University
The Journey

The Four Stages

The Geography Explorer Competition programme in Malaysia comprises four stages:

  1. Stage 1

    Malaysian Geography Olympiad (MyGeo)

    • The top 10% from the secondary category (16–19 years old)
    • Paper-based exam (offline)

    Top 10%

  2. Stage 2

    National Selection Camp

    • The top 15 students from MyGeo
    • Online training camp
    • Final selection exam

    15

  3. Stage 3

    National Training Camp

    • The best 4 students from selection camp
    • Physical training camp

    4

  4. Stage 4

    International Geography Olympiad (iGeo)

    • The best 4 students from Training Camp

    4

How It Works

Competition Format

Method

Online

Answering Time

1 hour 15 minutes

Questions

30 objective questions

Necessity

Stable internet connection and scientific calculator

Languages

English and Bahasa Melayu

What to Study

Syllabus

Primary

General Geography

  • 1 Malaysia and the World
  • 2 Map and Directions
  • 3 States in Malaysia

Physical Geography

  • 1 Coasts, Rivers, Mountains
  • 2 Heat
  • 3 Moon Phases and Constellations
  • 4 Eclipse
  • 5 Clouds and Rain

Human Geography

  • 1 Economic Development in Malaysia
  • 2 Conservation and Preservation
  • 3 Waste Materials

Secondary

Physical Geography

  • 1 The Natural Environment
  • 2 Landforms and Drainage
  • 3 Weather, Climate, Vegetation and Wildfire
  • 4 Natural Vegetation and Wildlife

Human Geography

  • 1 Population and Settlement
  • 2 Economic Development
  • 3 Transport and Telecommunications
  • 4 Natural Resources, Energy Resources and Economic Activities

Technical and Applied Geography

  • 1 Map Skills
  • 2 Graphing and Mapping Numerical Data
  • 3 GIS and Satellite Images

Environment

  • 1 Environmental Management and Global Issues
  • 2 Environment and Human Health
Recognition

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.

Highest award

Top 10%

will receive a Gold, Silver or Bronze Award Certificate

10% of participants

Next 40%

will receive an Honorable Mention Certificate

40% of participants

Remaining 50%

will receive a Certificate of Participation

50% of participants

Registration

Pricing

The Explorer Competition is open for school registrations only.

Early-bird Registration

Ended

RM40

per participant

  • School Registration
  • 11 May – 11 June 2026

Normal Registration

Ended

RM45

per participant

  • School Registration
  • 12 June – 27 August 2026

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Register for the Geography Explorer Competition to stand a chance to represent Malaysia at the International Geography Olympiad (iGeo).

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