Rakyat Builders Hub and the Rakyat Digital Buildathon at Smart Nation Expo 2026

MyDIGITAL Corporation, under the Ministry of Digital, has launched the Rakyat Builders Hub, part of the government’s ambition for Malaysia to become an AI nation by 2030. The hub gives students a space to use AI to build the next Made by Malaysia solution.

It is a central platform where Malaysians can:

• set up a builder profile
• find builder events near them
• learn how to use AI to build solutions to real problems
• share those solutions with others on the hub

From learning to building

1. Learn: build your foundation in AI, including AI tools, security, ethics and responsible use.
2. Participate: join AI building sessions, workshops and community events to exchange ideas with other builders.
3. Create: turn an idea into a working prototype, application, automation or AI-powered solution to a real problem.
4. Showcase: register and share your project, and show how it can make a difference.
5. Grow: explore ways to improve your solution, collaborate with others and take your idea further.

Rakyat Digital Buildathon: 17–19 November

The first Rakyat Digital Buildathon takes place at Smart Nation Expo 2026.

Dates: 17–19 November 2026 (choose one session)
Venue: MITEC, Kuala Lumpur
Who can join: everyone, students and lecturers alike, whatever your technical background

Each session is a four-hour sprint where you learn how to use AI to vibe-code a solution to a problem you choose. Every participant also gets one month of free access to ILMUCode, Malaysia’s homegrown AI coding platform.

Slots are limited, so register early.

How to join

1. Visit rakyatdigital.gov.my, select Rakyat Builders Hub and click Join the Rakyat Builders Hub.
2. Create an account or log in with MyDigital ID, and set up your profile.
3. Go to the Events tab on your dashboard.
4. Select 17–19 Nov: Rakyat Digital Buildathon and click Register. You can also go straight to the event page.
5. Choose your preferred session.

Bring your laptop, charger and an idea you want to build.