A group of university students, namely Mathavan A/L Krishnan from the Faculty of Information Science and Technology (FIST), Surenthar A/L Rajamohan from Universiti Malaya (UM), Sarveish S/O Balasundram from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), and Rohan S/O Seziyan from Asia Pacific University (APU), emerged as the champions at the iHAX 2023 on 22 October 2023. They received a cash prize of RM3,000 for this achievement. The team also secured two different special awards: Best Business Idea and Most Impactful Idea.
Organised by International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), this event is a student-led national hackathon empowering innovation among undergraduates. The event features an inclusive online round, ensuring nationwide participation, and culminates in a dynamic in-person final. Focused on technology, participants collaborate to craft solutions for real-world challenges, shaping a brighter future. There were multiple students from various universities, such as UM, UTM, University Malaysia Terengganu (UMT), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), and Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA).
Mentored by Mr. Vincent Chan from the Faculty of Business (FOB), the team pitched their innovative virtual platform called Future Journey. Future Journey is an innovative platform transforming how students explore, understand, and prepare for their careers. At its core, Future Journey is a virtual career exploration platform designed to empower students with the knowledge and confidence they need to make informed decisions about their educational and career paths.
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