The two most important movers for improving rakyat’s lives at scale are technology and government. MYHackathon will put them together – and with YOUR skills and ideas!
MYHackathon is a PENJANA programme that will bring technology and digitalisation to government services to improve the delivery of key public services to the Rakyat that can re-energize the economy under these “New Normal” conditions.
The fifth MYHackathon is happening FULLY ONLINE for the participants, broadcasting live from Penang!
If you have the vision, courage and determination to make a difference – JOIN US !
Inovasi Asas Pembangunan is the theme for the fifth hackathon. The focus is to enhance the contribution of innovation in driving economic growth and address socio-economic challenges.
Inovasi Asas Pembangunan theme has 5 problem statements that are faced by government services. Your job is to “hack” the problems and provide a well-thought solution.
To enhance the contribution of innovation in driving economic growth and address socio-economic challenges.
Download the Detailed Problem Statements for Inovasi Asas Pembangunan Theme
Thursday, 19 Nov 2020
Problem Statements are released
Register for the Hackathon
(REGISTRATION CLOSED)
Select “Penang/ Inovasi Asas Pembangunan”
Thursday, 26 Nov 2020
MYHackathon PEN Launch Day
Time: 8.30 am -12.00 noon
Attend the launch day FULLY ONLINE and get tips & contents on how to formulate best submissions for your team.
It’s only 3.5 hours & we promise it’ll be a great time for you & your team members. (Yes, all team leaders & team members is invited to attend, Zoom link shall be shared through email address & SMS to the phone number listed in the registrations form.
IMPORTANT: Online Registrations CLOSES at 5.00 pm, 26 November 2020
Registration link: register.myhackathon.com.my
Attend the Launch programme and workshops.
Download programme:
Friday, 27 Nov 2020
Until Tuesday, 01 Dec 2020
[All Online/Remote] Sessions:
Work on your ideas, solution and presentation materials.
Attend online webinars.
Get help from mentors and coaches.
Submit your project (if you are ready)
Wednesday, 2 Dec 2020
Submissions Deadline:
Last day for ‘ Inovasi Asas Pembangunan’ project submissions
Deadline: 11.00pm on 2 December 2020
Submission is STRICTLY 100% via online platform only.
Any submissions received AFTER DEADLINE 11.00 pm on 2 December 2020 will be automatically rejected.
Thursday, 3 Dec 2020
Until Sunday, 6 Dec 2020
Submission Shortlisting:
All submissions will be evaluated and shortlisted.
The Top10 from Sprint and Top10 from Marathon categories will be announced as Finalists.
Monday, 7 Dec 2020
TOP 10 Finalists Announcements:
The Top 10 Finalists for the Sprint & Marathon category shall be announced at 10.00am through our social media channels for the public to refer to, while our Customer Service representatives shall contact every shortlisted team leader (through the phone number listed in the submission form)
Finalists Pre-Briefing Session:
All finalists shall be invited to a finalists-only private pre-briefing session at 6.00 pm – 6.30pm on the same day of the announcements. We shall email all the team leaders of the private Zoom link for the session
These dates and programmes are important to those who have been shortlisted as MYHackathon Penang Finalists. They comprise of the Top 10 teams for Sprint category and the Top 10 teams for Marathon category.
Saturday, 5 December 2020
Advanced Coaching & Mentoring
(via Online/Remote)
Sharpen up your presentation & solutions.
Cleanup your presentation and solution or demo/prototype.
Clear you next 2 days schedule & get ready to attend both the Bootcamp Day & Final Pitch Day – all sessions is FULLY ONLINE via Zoom!
Wednesday, 9 December 2020
Bootcamp Day
Time: 8.30am – 5.00pm
The bootcamp consists of 3 parts:
i. Content: Crafting your deck, pitch, and storytelling.
ii. Pitch-Coach: pitching to a coach and get feedback.
iii. Scheduled Dry Run: Every team will conduct a scheduled dry run with the production team to ensure a smooth final.
Get 1-1 technical coaching and pitching coaching
Thursday, 10 December 2020
Final Pitch & Winners Announcements Day
Time: 8.00am – 5.00pm
Your time to shine!
Pitch your ideas and solutions to a panel of judges headed by CRADLE.
Winners will be announced by 3.30 pm on the same day!
Eligibility criteria here
For every MYHackathon, only Team Member 1 (Team Leader) that needs to register for each team. We strongly suggests anyone who wishes to participate to form a team of minimum 2 persons & maximum 5 persons. Only then the Team Leader should register to the MYHackathon online registrations portal.
Companies can also enter MYHackathon with their staffs & management as members of the team. Just nominate minimum 2 persons & maximum 5 persons to enter the MYHackathon program.
Companies are also allowed to sent in more than 1 team for every MYHackathon, provided the team leader & team members is not the same, as 1 person is only allowed to register in 1 team for every MYHackathon.
Deadline for MYHackathon PEN
– Online Registrations CLOSES at 5.00 pm, 26 November 2020
– Registration link here: register.myhackathon.com.my
