The Kancil Story
A symbol of cleverness in Malaysian folklore — and the spirit behind the nation's premier science competition.
Why do we use Kancil as the mascot?
Kancil is a small mouse deer, usually known as "Sang Kancil", with a reputation as a clever animal in many folk and children's stories in Malaysia. "Sang Kancil" stories are published in many books written by Malaysian and international authors, such as French author Georges Voisset in "Tales from the Deep Forest: The Very Curious Adventure of Kancil the Mouse Deer" (2015).
Malaysian children in the past grew up with the "Sang Kancil" short animated series, which was created in 1970 by Hassan Mutalib, one of the pioneers in the Malaysian animation industry. To this day, "Sang Kancil" remains close to Malaysians as a timeless symbol of cleverness in the Malaysian folk tradition.
Benefits.
What students gain from joining Kancil Science.
Sharpen Thinking Skills
Develop problem-solving and analytical thinking through Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) questions and real-world science scenarios.
Recognised Certificates & Medals
Earn a medal and a certificate of participation signed by the President of the National STEM Association.
Invitation to Award Ceremony
Gold medalists are invited to the annual Kancil Award Ceremony — a celebration of Malaysia's top young scientists.
Format & Languages.
Simple, school-friendly, and accessible in the language your students learn in.
Format
Four Languages
Sit the competition in the language you learn best in.
Awards & Certificates.
Every participant receives a certificate signed by the President and Founder of the National STEM Association, Prof Emeritus Dato' Dr Noraini Idris, and the Director of Kancil Science Malaysia, Mr Suhaimi Ramly.
Gold, Silver or Bronze Medal
Plus an Award Certificate recognising outstanding performance.
Honourable Mention Certificate
Awarded to strong performers beyond the medal range.
Certificate of Participation
Every participant is recognised for taking part.
Ready to join Kancil Science 2026?
Register today and take part in Malaysia's leading national science competition.
