On 16 January 2024, over 400 students from the Faculty of Business (FOB), Faculty of Information Science & Technology (FIST), and Faculty of Law (FOL) participated in the Digital Business and Cybersecurity Showcase 2024 at the Melaka campus. Organised by the FOB, the event aimed to explore innovative digital business concepts, promote cybersecurity awareness, and ignite entrepreneurial spirit among undergraduates.
The event showcased students’ projects, which were supervised by their dedicated lecturers and tutors. It also allowed the students to express their creativity, knowledge and expertise in the related domains. Beyond presenting innovative ideas, the showcase also helped to foster essential skills such as teamwork, communication, perseverance, and problem-solving among participating students.
Dr. Siti Zakiah Bt Melatu Samsi, the FOB dean, officiated the commencement and launching of the event. In her opening speech, she extended a warm welcome to the honorable guests, Mr. Khairil Effendy Dato’ Ahmad Dhman Huri, Founder and Managing Director of Nexagate Sdn Bhd, and Nur Aisyah Abdul Wahid, Chief Human Capital Officer at Nexagate Sdn Bhd. Dr. Siti Zakiah emphasised the significance of the event, acknowledging the valuable participation of the students to showcase innovative digital business ideas and cybersecurity creativities.
An engaging and interactive entrepreneurial sharing session was delivered by Mr. Khairil Effendy in the afternoon session. In the entrepreneurship sharing session titled “Launching Cybersecurity Startups,” he imparted valuable insights with discussions that significantly enhanced the students’ comprehension of the industry, providing students with a unique opportunity to delve into the intricacies of launching cybersecurity startups. The event concluded on a high note with a prize-giving ceremony, recognising the top 10 outstanding digital business ideas and 8 outstanding cybersecurity ideas.
