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BEAM25


BEAM (B Melayu, English & Arithmetic Masters, previously MEMC) is an annual national level competition designed to empower students in mastering the art of mathematics and the precision of language.


Frequently Asked Questions

I - Awards and Prizes

Monthly Challenges (6 Rounds)

Normal Tier
5 winners x 6 yearse-Certificate + RM10 TnG e-wallet credit + Enter the Elite Tier
Elite Tier (From 2nd Monthly Challenge onwards)
1st Place x 6 yearse-Certificate + RM30 TnG e-wallet credit + Qualified to the Grand Final
2nd Place x 6 yearse-Certificate + RM20 TnG e-wallet credit + Qualified to the Grand Final
3rd Place x 6 yearse-Certificate + RM10 TnG e-wallet credit + Qualified to the Grand Final
Participants will compete with participants in the same tier.
The results of Round 1 to 5 will not affect the chance to enter the Grand Final.

 

Maths Speedrun (6 Rounds)

1st Place x 6 yearse-Certificate + RM30 TnG e-wallet credit + Enter the Hall of Fame
2nd Place x 6 yearse-Certificate + RM20 TnG e-wallet credit + Enter the Hall of Fame
3rd Place x 6 yearse-Certificate + RM10 TnG e-wallet credit + Enter the Hall of Fame
A participant can only win the Maths Speedrun for once.
All participants will get the e-cert of participation after BEAM25 final.

Maths Speedrun Final (Year 4 to 6)

Participants who have entered the Hall of Fame will be invitied to participate in the Maths Speedrun Final in conjunction with the 6th Grand STEM Challenge!

1st Place x 3 yearsTrophy + Certificate (Qualified for National Level PAJSK)
2nd Place x 3 yearsTrophy + Certificate (Qualified for National Level PAJSK)
3rd Place x 3 yearsTrophy + Certificate (Qualified for National Level PAJSK)
Consolation (4th to 10th place) x 3 yearsMedal + Certificate
Finalists (11th to 20th place) x 3 yearsCertificate

Maths Speedrun Final (Year 1 to 3)

Participants who have entered the Hall of Fame will be invitied to participate in the Maths Speedrun Final during the BEAM25 Grand Final in Klang Valley and Penang.

1st Place x 3 years x 2 regionsMedal + Certificate
2nd Place x 3 years x 2 regionsMedal + Certificate
3rd Place x 3 years x 2 regionsMedal + Certificate
Finalists (4th place and above)Medal + Certificate

 

Qualifying Round

Qualified to the Grand Final35 top performing contestants x 6 years x 2 regions
Subject distinction awardObtain 90 points or above in a subject
All participants from Year 4 to Year 6 will receive the *PAJSK points (Skor Penglibatan Kebangsaan)

Grand Final

Year 4, Year 5 and 6 Year:

1st Place x 3 years x 2 regionsTrophy + Certificate + RM500 TnG e-wallet credit
2nd Place x 3 years x 2 regionsTrophy + Certificate + RM250 TnG e-wallet credit
3rd Place x 3 years x 2 regionsTrophy + Certificate + RM150 TnG e-wallet credit
4th Place x 3 years x 2 regionsTrophy + Certificate + RM100 TnG e-wallet credit
5th Place x 3 years x 2 regionsTrophy + Certificate + RM50 TnG e-wallet credit
10 x Gold winners x 3 years x 2 regionsMedal + Certificate
10 x Silver winners x 3 years x 2 regionsMedal + Certificate
Other finalists: Bronze winnersMedal + Certificate
The Top 5 winners will receive additional *PAJSK points (Skor Pencapaian Kebangsaan)

Year 1, Year 2 and 3 Year:

1st Place x 3 years x 2 regionsTrophy + Certificate + RM250 TnG e-wallet credit
2nd Place x 3 years x 2 regionsTrophy + Certificate + RM150 TnG ce-wallet redit
3rd Place x 3 years x 2 regionsTrophy + Certificate + RM100 TnG e-wallet credit
4th Place x 3 years x 2 regionsTrophy + Certificate + RM50 TnG e-wallet credit
5th Place x 3 years x 2 regionsTrophy + Certificate + RM50 TnG e-wallet credit
10 x Gold winners x 3 years x 2 regionsMedal + Certificate
10 x Silver winners x 3 years x 2 regionsMedal + Certificate
Other finalists: Bronze winnersMedal + Certificate

*Like all previous BEAM, PAJSK scores will be approved by MOE and awarded to participants after the Grand Final.

 

School Award

Three (3) schools with the most finalists will win a cash prize of RM1500.

 

II - How to join?

All students who study in the primary schools, either government of private, can participate in the BEAM25.

 

There are 6 categories:

Age 7 - Students born between 4th Jan 2018 to 3rd Jan 2019

Age 8 - Students born between 4th Jan 2017 to 3rd Jan 2018

Age 9 - Students born between 4th Jan 2016 to 3rd Jan 2017

Age 10 - Students born between 4th Jan 2015 to 3rd Jan 2016

Age 11 - Students born between 4th Jan 2014 to 3rd Jan 2015

Age 12 - Students born between 4th Jan 2013 to 3rd Jan 2014

 
Region ASelangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya
Negeri Sembilan
Melaka
Johor
Pahang
Terengganu
Region BPerlis
Kedah
Pulau Pinang
Perak
Kelantan
Sarawak
Sabah
 

It is free to join the competition, including Monthly Challenges, the Qualifying Round and the *Grand Final.

*Only the 35 top contestants in each year (per region) will be invited to the Grand Final.

 

All primary students can register individually through the BEAM website.

 

The registration must be completed before 5 September 2025.

 

Yes. BEAM25 is a national level competition approved by the Ministry of Education.

 

III - Competition Date, Time and Venue

Practice Modules will be opened until 31 December 2025.

The questions for Practice Module will be updated monthly to tally with the school syllabus. Practicing with the Practice Module will help students in mastering the school syllabus greatly.

Month 10% - 20% of the textbooks
Month 220% - 40% of the textbooks
Month 340% - 60% of the textbooks
Month 460 - 80% of the textbooks
Month 580 - 100% of the textbooks
Month 60% - 100% of the textbooks

The competition is highly competitive. The more practice, the higher chance a contestant will win the competition.

The Practice Modules can be accessed with a one-time enrollment fee of RM33.

 

There are 6 Monthly Challenges to serve as the progress checks and practice for students. The Top-5 winners in the Normal Tier will enter the Elite Tier, and the Top-3 winners in the Elite Tier will secure the seat to Grand Final.

Round 1 (Optional)15 March 2025 (Saturday), 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Round 2 (Optional)19 April 2025 (Saturday), 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Round 3 (Optional)17 May 2025 (Saturday), 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Round 4 (Optional)21 June 2025 (Saturday), 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Round 5 (Optional)19 July 2025 (Saturday), 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Round 6 (Optional)23 August 2025 (Saturday), 9:00AM to 9:00PM
  • Joining is free.
  • Participation is optional but contestants are highly recommended to participate in at least one Monthly Challenge to get used to the test format and to sort out any technical issues.
  • The results of Round 1 to 6 will NOT affect the chance to enter the Qualifying Round.
  • Contestants must login and complete the test within the time frame.
 

There are 6 Maths Speedrun for students to compete mental arithmetic skills with others.

Round 1Closing at 31 March 2025, 9:00PM
Round 2Closing at 30 April 2025, 9:00PM
Round 3Closing at 31 May 2025, 9:00PM
Round 4Closing at 30 June 2025, 9:00PM
Round 5 & 6Closing at 31 July 2025, 9:00PM

Unlike Monthly Challanges, Maths Speedrun will open until the closing time. Contestants can compete 5 rounds before the closing time.

Maths Speedrun Final (Year 4 to 6)

All participants who have entered the Hall of Fame will be invitied to participate in the Maths Speedrun Final in conjunction with the 6th Grand STEM Challenge!

Date: 23 August 2025, Saturday
Venue: INTI International College Penang
Format: Online test using laptop/tablet/phone
Time: 12:00PM - 4:30PM
Award Ceremony will be held after the marking is completed.

Maths Speedrun Final (Year 1 to 3)

All Year 1 to Year 3 participants who have entered the Hall of Fame will be invitied to participate in the Maths Speedrun Final during the BEAM25 Grand Final!

Region A
Date: 4 October 2025, Saturday
Venue: REAL School Shah Alam Campus
Format: Online test using laptop/tablet/phone
Time: 2:00PM - 5:30PM
Award Ceremony will be held after the marking is completed.

Region B
Date: 11 October 2025, Saturday
Venue: PSDC Bayan Lepas
Format: Online test using laptop/tablet/phone
Time: 2:00PM - 5:30PM
Award Ceremony will be held after the marking is completed.

 

Joining the Qualifying Round is required to be qualified to the Grand Final (except the Top-3 winners in the Elite Tier). Joining is free. The top 35 contestants per year in each region will be qualified to the final.

Date: 6 September 2025 (Saturday) 9:00AM to 9:00PM

Venue: Online at BEAM portal

Contestants must login and complete the test within the time frame.

 

Region A

Date: 4 October 2025, Saturday

Venue: Physical paper test at REAL School Shah Alam Campus

Time: 2:00PM - 5:30PM

Award Ceremony will be held after the marking is completed.

Region B

Date: 11 October 2025, Saturday

Venue: Physical paper test at PSDC Bayan Lepas

Time: 2:00PM - 5:30PM

Award Ceremony will be held after the marking is completed.

 

IV - Scope of the Competition

Monthly Challenge

Online - There will be 100 Mathematics questions, 100 English questions and 100 Bahasa Melayu questions. Participants will have to answer all questions in 60 minutes.

Maths Speedrun

Online - There will be 100 mental arithmetic questions. Participants will have to answer all questions in 30 minutes.

Qualifying Round

Online - There will be 100 Mathematics questions, 100 English questions and 100 Bahasa Melayu questions. Participants will have to answer all questions in 60 minutes.

Grand Final

Paper Based - There will be 30 Mathematics questions, 30 English questions and 30 Bahasa Melayu questions. Participants will have to answer all questions in 50 minutes at the Grand Final venue.

 

The webcam is required to be turned on. Contestants who are found cheating will be disqualified.

 

The will be multiple choice questions and subjective questions.

 

The questions will be based on the KSSR textbooks following the age group.

Monthly Challenge 10% - 20% of the textbooks
Monthly Challenge 220% - 40% of the textbooks
Monthly Challenge 340% - 60% of the textbooks
Monthly Challenge 460% - 80% of the textbooks
Monthly Challenge 580% - 100% of the textbooks
Monthly Challenge 6100% of the textbooks
Qualifying Round and Grand Final100% of the textbooks
 

Participants who answer the most questions correctly will be the winner. If two participants answer the same number of questions correctly, whoever uses the shorter time will win.

 

All students who have completed the Qualifying Round or becoming the Top-3 winners in the Elite Tier will be given the e-Certificate of Participation. The e-Certificate can be downloaded from the BEAM Parent's portal.

 

V - System Requirement

A computer (Windows 10+ or macOS) or tablet (Android 10+ or iOS 12+) with Chrome browser and webcam can be used to access the competition. The webcam must be on during the competition session for the anti-cheat system to operate. Whoever closing the webcam will be disqualified.

If you are using a tablet, please turn it to vertical mode to use the Virtual Keyboard.

 

You can Telegram/Whatsapp us at 011-5985 8048 for technical support between 9AM to 9PM daily.

The technical support only available until 5 September 2025. No technical support will be given during the competition day. Pleaes ensure that you have logged in and checked your system compatibility before the date.

 

VI - The Organisers

Penang Math Platform (PMP), as the name implies, is a mathematics learning centre set up primarily as part of the Penang STEM initiative, an overall synergistic ecosystem in the state to complement the current educational system (primary schools, secondary schools, vocational schools, colleges and universities) for STEM-learning. Earlier STEM Centres which were set up in Penang namely Penang Science Cluster, Tech Dome Penang, Penang Skills Development Centre and @CAT mainly focused on Science (S), Technology (T) & Engineering (E) and now PMP which focuses on Mathematics (M) fits the final component of the state’s STEM initiative.

 

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