A Walk In the Past - History of Robot Soccer in Malaysia

In the year 2006, Department of Polytechnic and Community College Education (DPCCE) had introduced Robot Soccer to eight Polytechnics in Malaysia.

They are :

1. Ungku Omar Polytechnic (Perak)
2. Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Polytechnic (Kedah)
3. Kota Bharu Polytechnic (Kelantan)
4. Kuching Sarawak Polytechnic
5. Port Dickson Polytechnic (Negeri Sembilan)
6. Johor Bharu Polytechnic (johor)
7. Seberang Prai Polytechnic (Penang)
8. Kota Kinabalu Polytechnic

This was done to stimulate the minds of the students and promote innovation in the field of autonomous robot

This has huge impact to all polytechnic involved.

On 8th to 10 September 2007, the inaugural Federation of International Robot Soccer Association (FIRA) Malaysia Cup 2007 was held.

Port Dickson Polytechnic was proud to be the CHAMPION of the 1st ever FIRA Malaysia Cup.

The Director General of Department of Polytechnic and Community College Education, Datuk Hj Imran Hj Idris is the President of FIRA Malaysia.