Summary of "TAKLIMAT PERTANDINGAN MRAC 2026 FASA 1"

Overview and participation

This briefing covers MRAC 2026 Phase 1 (software/simulation) and provides a short preview of Phase 2 (hardware/team).
Large participation reported: >10,000 registrations, with 9,361 accounts properly registered in the LMS. Junior categories have the largest turnout.
Workshops have been run in Malay, English and Tamil. Mandarin workshops can be arranged for SJKC if requested.
Organiser/host: Karisma (Karisma Mutiara). A demo video presenter named Tian shows how to access the module.

Important dates and schedule

Phase 1 competition access window: 20 April (00:00) to 30 April (24:00). Each student may start at any time during this window.
Each attempt starts a 60‑minute timer (see Timing section).
Workshops series finish around 11 April with buffer sessions; extra rehearsal sessions planned in the week(s) before 20 April.
Phase 2 workshops start around 2 May.
National final / certificates event (face‑to‑face): 22 August at UPNM.
An additional batch (Group D) with a closing/competition date around 30 June will be announced for later registrants.

Registration, accounts and attendance

Schools must send the official list of participants to the organiser using the provided template and WhatsApp the official MRC number.
Confirm participant names and Gmail/LMS accounts before competition day to avoid problems.
Participants must use the same email account in the LMS that they used for the workshops. Shared emails are not allowed (system counts one entry per email).
On competition day students must fill in:
- the attendance form, and
- an ethics declaration (confirming they did the work themselves) before accessing the competition module.

Worksheets, brain‑boosters and scoring breakdown

Mandatory tasks before/alongside the competition:
- All four workshop worksheets, plus the brain booster, must be completed.
- These worksheet items contribute 5 points total.
Phase 1 simulation competition contributes the remaining 95 points.
Worksheets are mandatory — students who did not complete them should not be treated as fully prepared competitors.
PJSK scoring/recognition: organisers stated that PJSK approval/arrangements have been followed; certificates for participation/achievement will be issued (final wording depends on BSKK/KPM).

How the competition runs (technical flow & rules)

Login to the MRC landing page → My Competition → Stage One.
Fill in the attendance card (and ethics declaration).
Enter the AMS competition module → build robot → code/program → save project → press submit. - Save frequently while coding. Project file must be named correctly (school code / project code) for identification. - Submit only when finished. The last submission within the 60‑minute attempt is used for scoring. - If you save but do not press submit, the system may still record saved work and it can potentially be evaluated; however, failure to submit risks receiving only participation recognition. If nothing is saved, usually there is no record. - No webcam or camera‑based AI is required for Phase 1 (so computer labs without webcams are fine). Phase 2 will use AI/camera features. - PPKI / disabled students: controlled teacher assistance is allowed under the rules for special needs. Otherwise, Phase 1 entries should be done individually without teacher/parent help.

Timing and practical advice

Each attempt = 60 minutes. The timer starts when the student first accesses the module and cannot be paused.
If connection or computer failure occurs, recover by logging in again and uploading saved project files where possible (the system records saves). Plan for stable Wi‑Fi and stagger students if device limits exist.
Recommended location: run the competition at school where possible, but home attempts are allowed if necessary.
Students may take their attempt any time in the 20–30 April window; they do not need to wait until the final day.

Phase 2 (brief)

Team composition: teams of 3–4 members (minimum 3, maximum 4).
Phase 2 is the hardware/team national‑level phase and is face‑to‑face.
Schools need a modular robotics kit for Phase 2; kits can be ordered now and are modular/upgradeable across categories. Purchasing/financial options vary — contact the official MRC number for orders and arrangements.
Training and support will be provided for Phase 2. Schools may form teams across schools if needed.
Passing Phase 1 is not a strict cut: students who participated in Phase 1 may form teams for Phase 2 even if their individual Phase 1 score was low, provided participation/submission was recorded.

Scoring criteria (Phase 1)

Four scoring areas:

Task completion
Movement accuracy
Execution logic
Sensor usage

Comments and feedback levels will be provided; feedback style differs by category (for example, Junior 1 receives more descriptive feedback).

Support, recordings and troubleshooting

Briefing recordings will be available on YouTube. Workshop recordings are available for teachers (teachers can request recordings via the official MRC WhatsApp number).
For LMS account issues, missing saved projects, or other technical problems: contact official MRC support via WhatsApp and provide video/screenshots as requested.
Teachers (school contacts / guidance counselors) are the authorised channel for requests related to student submissions/recordings. Organisers prefer to communicate via teachers rather than direct parent requests.

Other practical points & recommendations

Ensure consistency: use the same Gmail across workshops and competition; confirm correct spelling of names; update participant lists promptly if students change class/school.
Encourage frequent practice in AMS (simulation). Workshops and brain boosters are designed to prepare students.
Teachers can schedule practice sessions, stagger students to manage limited devices/Wi‑Fi, and take advantage of buffer rehearsal sessions offered by organisers.
Certificates for teachers and schools (e.g., recognition for schools that buy kits) will be issued for training and commitment.

Contact & resources

Official organiser: Karisma / Karisma Mutiara — refer to the MRC competition page on karismara.com.
Technical/support/contact channel: the MRC official WhatsApp number (use it for sending participant templates, kit orders, technical help).
Briefing and training videos: YouTube links will be shared by organisers.

Speakers (as identified in the briefing)

Main Karisma presenter / host (lead organiser; unnamed in transcript)
Tian (Karisma Mutiara) — AMS how‑to video presenter
Nurin — Karisma team member / moderator
Mr. V / Mr. Vines (“Mr. V”) — Karisma team member (referenced)
Mr. B / Mr. Bign / Mr. B. — referenced teacher/participant
Mr. Ignish / Mr. Ignash — name appears in subtitles
Mr. Nabila — name appears in subtitles
Mr. Wiknish / Mr. WN — name appears in subtitles
Teachers/participants named in chat/questions: Umairah, Diana, Alya, Maira, Nazral Mio, Nurul Azilah, Suhaida Abdullah, Atika Hashim, Nurzilah, Nmala (some names may be duplicates or variants)

Note on speaker names: subtitles were auto‑generated and contain transcription errors. The listed names and labels are all distinct occurrences from the transcript but may be misspelled or mis‑identified.

Optional deliverables

One‑page checklist for teachers (what to do before / during / after competition day).
Extracted registration / WhatsApp template fields ready to send to the organiser (based on briefing).

(These can be produced on request.)