Overview
The Olimpiad Matematik Kebangsaan (OMK, National Mathematics Olympiad) is a Malaysian mathematics competition run since 1971 by the Persatuan Sains Matematik Malaysia (PERSAMA). The 2026 edition was organised with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. The official site is in Malay.
Who can apply
Secondary and pre-university students enter in three categories:
| Category | Level |
|---|---|
| Bongsu | Forms 1 and 2 |
| Muda | Forms 3 and 4 |
| Sulung | Form 5, Form 6, matriculation or equivalent |
Primary students aged 12 or under may enter only if they have represented Malaysia in an international maths competition. Each category has individual and group awards.
Exam pattern
Participants sit the paper at a designated centre. The paper has nine questions in two sections:
| Section | Questions | Marks each |
|---|---|---|
| A | 6 | 2 |
| B | 3 | 6 |
The maximum is 30 marks and wrong answers carry no penalty. The time allowed is 2 hours 30 minutes, plus 10 minutes for checking, from 10:00 to 12:40.
Important dates
For 2026, the contest was on 27 June 2026 at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, and the registration and payment deadline was 10 June 2026.
Fees
For 2026, PERSAMA institutional members paid RM50 to RM60 per participant, and non-members paid RM120 per group, as stated in the official FAQ.
How to apply
Download the registration form from the OMK site, complete it and email it to the address given in the FAQ, with payment by the deadline.
After the exam
Winners in individual and group categories receive cash prizes and certificates, and all participants receive participation certificates. Since 2022 the Ministry of Education no longer takes part in choosing Malaysia's IMO team from OMK, so OMK does not lead directly to the IMO.
Is OMK the selection round for the IMO?
No. The official FAQ says that since 2022 the Ministry of Education is no longer involved in selecting IMO representatives through OMK.