frequently asked
questions (faq)

The Galaxy Explorer Competition is an annual event in Malaysia designed for primary and secondary school students from Standard 4 to Form 5. This vibrant competition invites thousands of young learners to engage in a diverse range of challenges related to space science and astronomy.

OBJECTIVES
1. Enhance Knowledge: Expand students’ understanding of astronomy and space science, including topics such as the solar system, planets, stars, and galaxies.
2. Foster Curiosity: Spark scientific curiosity and deepen interest in the universe through challenging questions and interactive activities.
3. Encourage Exploration: Inspire further study and exploration in the field of space science, providing a fun and educational experience for students.

Galaxy Explorer Competition program in Malaysia comprises five stages;

1. Galaxy Explorer Competition
2. Malaysian Astronomy Olympiad
   – The top 10% from secondary category (14 – 18 years old)
   – Paper-base exam
3. Selection Camp
   – The top 15 students from MyAO
   – Online training
   – Final Selection Exam
4. National Training Camp
   – The best 4 students from Selection Camp
   – Physical training
5. International Astronomy Olympiad (IAO)
   – The students from Training Camp

If your school participated in the Galaxy Explorer Competition in 2024 and you are still teaching at the same school, you do NOT need to create a new ContestHub account. You can use your existing account to register for the upcoming competition by login using the same username and password. Kindly update your profile account.

Each school is required to appoint at least one Teacher-In-Charge (TIC) responsible for handling registration, payment, and overseeing the competition day. The designated teacher must have a ContestHub account to ensure our secretary is informed that you are the TIC representing your school. To be officially recognized as the TIC, please reach out to our customer support team using the phone number provided in FAQs 15.

For the Galaxy Explorer Competition, our system allows up to three teachers in charge to be assigned. In cases where a school has more than three teachers, please feel free to reach out to our support team for assistance.

To register your students, you must create a new account on ContestHub. If you register your students using a previous ContestHub account, we will assume that the students are from your previous school, and we will also assume that you are still a teacher there.

We do not have any minimum or maximum requirements for registration, as we warmly welcome all schools to participate in our competition.

Galaxy Explorer Competition is open to students of all levels, from primary school to secondary school. There are different categories based on the students’ grade level for international schools, allowing a wide range of students to participate.

The Galaxy Explorer Competition offers two registration options. In the first option, students can register under their school, but it requires the appointment of a designated teacher to oversee and manage their participation. The teacher login to www.contesthub.my to proceed with students registration . The registration fee for this option is RM40 per student. Alternatively, the second option allows students to register as individual candidates. In this case, students can register independently, and the registration fee is RM60 per student.

Yes, non-Malaysian students can participate in Galaxy Explorer Competitions. The competitions are inclusive and open to all students studying in Malaysia, regardless of their nationality.

The Galaxy Explorer Competition provides study materials and practice papers on their official website (https://myao.my/reading-materials/) to help students prepare

The Galaxy Explorer Competition is conducted online via the Autoproctor system, featuring 30 objective questions. Participants are allotted 1 hour and 15 minutes to answer, with points assigned based on difficulty (easy, medium, and hard). The Autoproctor system activates from 10 am to 5 pm on the competition day, allowing students to answer at any time within this period. All participants must use a laptop, computer, or tablet with a stable internet connection.

Yes, Galaxy Explorer Competition awards certificates of participation to all students who take part in our competition. We also recognize top-performing students with prizes categorized as Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Honorable Mention, based on their marks.

Teachers can stay updated about Galaxy Explorer Competition events, news, and announcements by regularly visiting the official website and following Galaxy Explorer Competition on social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. You may click the links below to visit the pages;

1. Official website: www.myao.com.my
2. Facebook page: www.facebook.com/myastronomyolympiad

3. Instagram page: www.instagram.com/myastronomyolympiad/
   For competition inquiries, contact our hotline:  03-4143 0572

Or, reach out to our customer support team (Call/Whatsapp) on weekdays (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm)

Mrs. Suri: 018-392 0204

Mrs. Jannah: 018-3604143

Miss Najia: 010-2727849

Mrs. Nadhirah: 016-2574143