Virtual Booth

According to the Ministry of Education (fact sheet, 2024) 1,789 candidates failed all subjects in SPM 2024, an increase from 1,467 in 2023, with many failing History. This highlights students’ difficulty in mastering historical content through rote memorization. Histofy was developed to revolutionize Malaysian History education system through interactive storytelling and engaging digital learning experiences. Histofy supports Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 4 and 10.  The application was built using Python and Pygame after analyzing the syllabus, designing the system, and conducting user testing. Results from 212 users showed a 74.7% satisfaction rate and 84% improvement in understanding. Teachers confirmed its effectiveness in explaining historical narratives. In the future, Histofy can be expanded for use in museums to encourage independent learning and create strong commercial opportunities.

Keyword: history, storytelling, education, technology, engagement