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"Smart Data Empower Malaysia's Future"
The Malaysia Data Innovation Talent X DOSM Datathon 2023 (MDIT X DD 2023) is a prestigious national competition held once every two years for students from IPTA and IPTS. Its primary goal is to cultivate and refine participants' data innovation skills, focusing on harnessing the power of big data and fostering critical thinking in data analysis and problem-solving. This competition presents a unique opportunity for students to apply their data analysis expertise to address complex issues specific to Malaysia. Through collaboration on open data projects, participants from diverse disciplines will showcase their analytical talents. Students have the opportunity to interact with a variety of stakeholders through MDIT X DD 2023, which has a significant positive impact on the advancement of particular Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
We welcome the energetic, ambitious, creative, and innovative participants to join us today!
End poverty in all its form everywhere
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
"Through MDIT, I've learned how data analytics can be used to shed a lens at Malaysian problems and how data technologies can be used to communicate those concerns."
- Muhd Hakim, Skadoosh
2nd Place Winner
"MDIT has provided a significant and challenging journey of data exploration for me and my team, from finding data to conveying the solution to the issue highlighted through data visualization and presentation. Challenge yourself, keep learning, do not give up, and do your best. Break a leg!"
- Muhd Shahir, Gen Alpha
3rd Place Winner
"The chance to learn more about using big data to address issues in the real world was a fantastic one. The experience was wonderful and unlike anything I've had at past tournaments. The participants all did well in this competition."
- Lee Shin Jie, Fantastic Four
1st Place Winner
"A good exposure to how data science works. MDIT opened my eyes to a new world of data manipulation and data visualization. From the first workshop until final presentation day, this competition has its module completed from workshop to final competition."
- Nur Anis Aina, Skadoosh
2nd Place Winner
Soft
Launching
16/6/2023
Registration
of Participants
15/6/2023 - 1/8/2023
Workshop
for Participants
26/8/2023 - 27/8/2023
Report Submission
Process & Dashboard
28/8/2023 - 3/9/2023
Announcement of
10 Finalists Groups
18/9/2023
Live
Pitching
25/9/2023
Closing
Ceremony
26/9/2023
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
Dr. Ahmad Fazreen Bin Hj. Baharuden
Head of Jury
Director, Business Insights and Analytics
DataMicron Systems Sdn. Bhd.
Dr. Ho Chiung Ching
Jury
Senior Data Scientist
Department of Data Management and Statistic
Bank Negara Malaysia
Mr. Herzie Bin Mohamed Nordin
Jury
Director, Data Management Integration
Department of Statistics Malaysia
Queenie Wong
Jury
Director, Customer Advisory
SAS ASEAN
Rohini A/P Sooriamoorthy
Jury
Director, Statworks India Private Limited
Numerical Analytics Instruments Private Life
Dr. Ahmad Fazreen Bin Hj. Baharuden
Director of Business Insight and Analytics
Datamicron Systems Sdn. Bhd.
Join Dr. Ahmad Fazreen bin Hj. Baharuden, Director of Business Insights and Analytics at Datamicron Systems Sdn. Bhd., as he leads the Competition Briefing. Get ready to dive into the competition's objectives, rules, and strategies for success. Gain insights from his expertise in strategic decision-making and operational excellence. Don't miss this chance to prepare for the competition and enhance your analytical skills.
Mr. Ahmad Najmi Ariffin
Assistant Director, Core Team Big Data Analytics
Department of Statistics Malaysia
Dr. Ho Chiung Ching
Senior Data Scientist
Department of Data Management & Statistics, Bank Negara Malaysia
Explore OpenDOSM and the MHS Dataset in this session. Hear from Mr. Ahmad Najmi Ariffin, Assistant Director of Core Team Big Data Analytics at the Department of Statistics Malaysia, about OpenDOSM's significance and applications. Additionally, Dr. Ho Chiung Ching, Senior Data Scientist from the Department of Data Management & Statistics at Bank Negara Malaysia, will delve into the MHS Dataset's implications.
Mr. Zachariah Aidin Druckman
English Lecturer of Academy Language Studies
UiTM Shah Alam
Sharpen your pitching skills in this dynamic workshop. Mr. Zachariah Aidin Druckman, a seasoned lecturer from the Academy of Language Studies at UiTM, leads this session. Learn the art of effective pitching as he shares insights and techniques honed through years of experience.
Mr. Jin Khor
Data Science Consultant
SAS Institute Malaysia
Unlock the world of data visualization with SAS. Join us for an enlightening session on Data Visualization Using SAS, featuring Mr. Jin Khor, a seasoned Data Science Consultant. Discover how to transform complex data into insightful visualizations that drive informed decision-making. Prepare to delve into the art of visual storytelling with one of the industry's experts.
Click the links below to open Live Pitching Rules and Regulations document:
No, people from every background of study are welcome to join this competition.
Every team must consist of four (4) students and one lecturer as the supervisor.
No, every team member must come from the same university. If not, the registration will be invalid.
Each team must pay RM150 as an entrance fee while RM100 for the early birds (first 20 groups only).
Registration Closed
Participation is open to all Malaysian undergraduate and diploma students of Public University (IPTA) and the Private Higher Educational Institution (IPTS).
This event will be held from 15th June until 26th September 2023. It starts with the registration on 15th June 2023 and ends with the closing ceremony on 26th September 2023.
This event will be conducted both online and physical. The workshop will be held online while the live pitching and closing ceremony will take place physically at Sasana Kijang, Bank Negara Malaysia.
Yes, every participant will receive a certificate for joining this competition.
