UOB Malaysia equips more than 13,000 students with digital and AI skills through new flagship programme, UOB My Digital Space

Programme culminates in the Digital Innovation Challenge, supporting Malaysia's aspirations for a digitally skilled workforce
 
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- UOB Malaysia today held the grand finale of its UOB My Digital Space (MDS) Digital Innovation Challenge, marking the culmination of the Bank's flagship digital education initiative launched in Malaysia this year.[1] The programme reflects UOB Malaysia's commitment to developing future-ready talent by equipping young people with the digital, artificial intelligence (AI) and innovation skills needed to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven world.
 
Since its launch, the programme has reached more than 13,000 students across the nation through a combination of online learning and in-person workshops. Through a series of interactive learning modules, students aged 10 to 16 developed capabilities in digital literacy, AI, creative thinking, design thinking and innovation. Beyond technical competencies, the programme also encourages students to build critical thinking, collaboration and adaptability skills that are important in the future workforce.
 
Datuk Ng Wei Wei, Chief Executive Officer, UOB Malaysia, said, “The future of Malaysia's economy will be shaped by the next generation of innovators, creators and problem-solvers. Through UOB My Digital Space, we are equipping young people with the skills and confidence to thrive in an increasingly digital world. The ideas showcased through the challenge demonstrate what students can achieve when they are empowered to apply technology and AI to solve real-world problems. As a bank that has been here for 75 years in Malaysia, we remain committed to investing in future talent, supporting the country's digital ambitions in line with the Malaysia Digital 2030 agenda, and helping build a more resilient and future-ready ASEAN.”

Building on these learnings, UOB Malaysia organised the UOB MDS Digital Innovation Challenge to provide students with a platform to apply their knowledge by developing and pitching innovative digital solutions to real-world challenges.
 
The UOB MDS Challenge Theme: Digital ideas for a better future
As part of the UOB MDS Digital Innovation Challenge, students were tasked with developing creative digital or AI-enabled solutions to address real-world challenges. Entries were evaluated based on innovation, technology application, feasibility and potential impact. The strongest submissions were shortlisted to compete in the final.
 
Following a live pitching and judging session at the grand finale, team ‘innov8 Crew’ from Sekolah Kebangsaan Setiawangsa, Kuala Lumpur won the primary school category with its AI-enabled platform that promotes the sharing and reuse of school items to reduce waste and support learning accessibility.
 
Meanwhile team ‘Triple Trouble’ from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Lutong, Sarawak took top honours in the secondary school category for its AI-powered mobile application that helps detect driver fatigue and improve road safety. Their solutions were recognised for their innovation, practicality and potential to create positive impact within the community.
 
The programme, which is approved by the Ministry of Education and supported by Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), is delivered in partnership with Virtualtech Frontier{C}{C}{C}[2]{C}{C}{C}.
 
UOB MDS is UOB’s flagship digital education programme and is being implemented at various stages across the Bank’s seven core markets in ASEAN and Greater China, namely Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and China. In 2025, the programme reached more than 50,000 beneficiaries across Southeast Asia, underscoring UOB's commitment to Building the Future of ASEAN by investing in the next generation of confident and digitally ready talent.
 
For the full list of winners, please refer to the table below.
 
Primary Schools
 

School	Award	Project	Prize
Team: innov8 Crew Sekolah Kebangsaan Setiawangsa, Kuala Lumpur	Champion	Sambung	RM10,000
Team: PJM School: Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (C) Chung Hua Krokop, Sarawak	First runner-up	Smart Soil and Pest Monitoring System	RM8,000
Team: Wira Tech School: Sekolah Kebangsaan Puncak Alam, Selangor	Second runner-up	Kembara	RM6,000
Team: SaKSeS TECHNOVATE   Sekolah Kebangsaan Serdang, Selangor	Consolation	SakSeS Smart School Report	RM3,000
Team: KAPS2 ALPHA Sekolah Kebangsaan (2) Kuala Ampang, Selangor	Consolation	Ghost Tap	RM3,000

 
Secondary Schools
 

School	Award	Project	Prize
Team: Triple Trouble   School: Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Lutong, Sarawak	Champion	Drive Alert	RM10,000
Team: Stemfinity   School: Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Chung Hua (CF), Sarawak	First runner-up	VoiceBridge AI	RM8,000
Team: ByteSize   School: Sekolah Menengah Jenis Kebangsaan Tiong Hua, Sabah	Second runner-up	SentinAI	RM6,000
Team: Finovators   Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Taman Pelangi Indah, Johor	Consolation	FutureMe	RM3,000
Team: X Kuasa Empat Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Bandar Tasik Puteri, Selangor	Consolation	AI Powered Student Discipline & Well-Being Ecosystem	RM3,000