Try drone flying, plastic recycling machines & meet robots at Raikan Ilmu@Heartlands at Tampines, Choa Chu Kang & Yishun from Jul. 12-27
Something for everyone.

The annual Raikan Ilmu@Heartlands, organised by Mendaki, will take place across three weekends, from Jul. 12 to 27, 2025, at three different locations.
- Jul. 12 and 13: Our Tampines Hub, 10am to 8pm
- Jul. 19 and 20: SAFRA Choa Chu Kang, 10am to 8pm
- Jul. 26 and 27: Northpoint City, 10am to 8pm
Raikan Ilmu, which translates to “celebrating knowledge” in Malay, is open to all races and ages to celebrate knowledge and embrace lifelong learning together.
This year’s Raikan Ilmu 2025 involves more than 60 community, corporate and national partners, an increase from Raikan Ilmu 2024, which had 40 partners then.
Raikan Ilmu@Heartlands
During Mendaki’s media conference on Jun. 27, key highlights and partners were unveiled for this year’s Raikan Ilmu@Heartlands.
Senior Minister of State for Defence and Sustainability and the Environment and Chairman of Mendaki, Zaqy Mohamad added that Raikan Ilmu 2024 saw over 90,000 in-person and online attendees.
He said this year’s edition brings together more than 100 activities, such as workshops, interactive demos and hands-on activities.
Here is a glimpse of what the public can expect from the various pavilions:
Future of Learning Pavilion
You can experience flying a drone in a controlled environment under the guidance of the Academy of Design Arts and Media.
Interested in Generative AI content creation? Give it a go with the team from the Singapore Institute of Retail Studies and learn the tricks to navigate the content creation space.
Learn to spot scams through their interactive game booths organised by EYEYAH! and Meta, and pick up prevention tips.
You can also meet interactive robots doing real-life tasks like pest control and educational games at Singapore University of Technology and Design’s booth.
Health & Wellness Pavilion
You can chat with the visually impaired and explore the assistive technologies with the Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped (SAVH).
Children can also attempt to trace their way out of a paper maze while being blindfolded, with the help of the SAVH team.
These activities help participants learn about the lives of the visually impaired people.
Sustainability & Environment Pavilion
Upcycle plastic in under a minute using Plastify’s Instant Recycle Machine, and check out their showcase of upcycled plastic products too.
Pavilions that focus on career & personal development
Besides pavilions on wellness, sustainability and learning, there will also be two other pavilions focusing on career and personal development, as well as creative arts & culture.
There will be career development workshops focused on engineering, life sciences and early childhood. Looking for a career switch or a job? You may find something useful here.
At the press conference, Zaqy shared that these industries were selected after hearing feedback from the ground through conversations they had with the Mendaki Professional Networks. These industries are also up-and-coming growth sectors.
He highlighted that the overall programmes serve to inform the community of opportunities that they may otherwise overlook.
This year, the Career Upgrading and Employability (CUE) Fair will also extend to six days to support workers and job seekers.
- Our Tampines Hub:
- Jul. 9 to 11, 2025
- 10am to 8pm
- Northpoint City:
- Jul. 23 to 25, 2025
- 10am to 8pm
For those attending Raikan Ilmu@Heartlands at SAFRA Choa Chu Kang, here’s some additional good news!
Mendaki is partnering with Bouncetopia to give away 1,500 vouchers, and Climb Central will also offer membership discounts and vouchers for returning visitors.
Expand your network through these exclusive events
Raikan Ilmu will also hold four key closed-door events at Sands Expo and Convention Centre to inspire and upskill professionals, youth, parents, and researchers:
#MakingConnections
On Jul. 4, from 6pm to 10:30pm, there’ll be a networking event for professionals and a panel dialogue with DBS chief executive officer Tan Su Shan.
Launch of Raikan Ilmu 2025 cum Masyarakat Gemilang Conference
The launch of the festival on Jul. 5 will offer three interactive pavilions showcasing the Malay/Muslim community’s contributions to Singapore to inspire more to give back to the community.
YOUth@M³ Networking Session
Tertiary students who are planning for their futures can also go to the YOUth@M³ networking sessions on Jul. 5, from 1pm to 4:30pm.
Besides helping youths understand their aspirations, the programme will also showcase ongoing efforts to support students’ development.
Mendaki Symposium
Researchers and policymakers will share insights on parenting and youth development during the symposium on Jul. 7, from 9am to 2:45pm.
Participants can expect to learn more on mindful parenting and positive youth development.
Whether you want to level up your career skills, discover new tech, or simply spend a fun day with the family, Raikan Ilmu 2025 has something for everyone.
Check out Mendaki’s social media platforms or their website to receive the latest updates on their event happenings.
This Mendaki-branded article made this writer want to have a go at flying a drone.
Top photos from Mendaki.
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