Legacy · 1st Edition
Edufest 2025 — The Inaugural Edition
12–16 September 2025 · Sunway Iskandar, Iskandar Puteri. Malaysia's first international education festival exceeded every target — and set the foundation for Edufest 2026.
By the Numbers
Exceeded 10,000 target
Competitions & programmes
Nationwide participation
Malaysia & ASEAN partners
Schools & organisations
Press, TV & digital
“Edufest is not just an education festival — it is a symbol of our nation's progressive and innovative education, moving in tandem with the digital era.”
YB Fadhlina Sidek · Minister of Education, Malaysia
Speech delivered by Dr Rusmini Ku Ahmad, Deputy DG of Education.
- YB Tuan Aznan bin TaminChairman, State Education & Information Committee, Johor
- Dr Rusmini binti Ku AhmadDeputy DG of Education Malaysia — representing the Minister of Education
- Encik Mohd Gadaffie Abd AzizDirector, Institut Dato' Onn
- Encik Zulkarnain Abdul RahmanDeputy Director (Learning), Johor Education Department
- Azizah Khalid MericanHead of Education, Iskandar Investment Berhad
22 Activities Delivered
9 Impacts That Inspire Growth
Johor, the education capital of the south
11,000 participants from Malaysia and ASEAN showcased Iskandar Puteri as a regional hub for learning and innovation.
A new benchmark for Malaysia's education events
A national model combining innovation, inclusion and international participation.
SDG integration for global relevance
Programmes aligned with all 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Boost to local economy & tourism
Economic activity generated across hospitality, transport and retail.
Empowering the next generation
Youth leadership and innovation opportunities through hands-on learning.
Tangible ROI for partners
Measurable brand visibility, lead generation and stakeholder engagement.
Powerful multi-sector collaboration
Government, academia and industry in one sustainable ecosystem.
Global media recognition
Over RM100,000 in earned media value across The Star, Utusan Malaysia and Media Digital Johor.
Momentum toward Edufest 2026
Strong sponsor confidence, expanded media interest and new global partners.
National & Regional Media Coverage
“11,000 pelajar sertai EDUFEST 2025”
“Johor will host international events to boost students' education prospects”
“Edufest — trend setter for national education festivals”
Insights from Edition 01
- · Digital-first navigation & real-time scheduling are critical at 10k+ scale.
- · Strategic sponsors unlock reach — paid media & partner activations matter.
- · Volunteer corps with universities & polytechnics scales operations affordably.
- · Structured re-check-in and buffer slots keep 15 concurrent activities on time.
Edufest 2026 — Bigger, Sharper, Global.
Edufest 2026 scales to a 4-day international festival at TMIYC, Iskandar Puteri — with an interactive Edufest App, tiered sponsorship packages, professional event management and a full ASEAN delegate programme.