07/09/2026
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On 3 & 4 September 2026, the Singapore-Sarawak AI Business Friendship Design Hackathon 2026 brought together 40 participants across 10 teams for an intensive two-day programme focused on developing practical AI-powered solutions for real business challenges.
Organised by Ibrandium Resources, Angkatan Zaman Mansang (AZAM) Sarawak and ANCHR AI Labs Singapore, the programme was designed to bridge young talents from Singapore and Sarawak through AI, digital innovation and collaborative problem-solving.
Led by Mr. Afiq Khatem, the hackathon provided participants with hands-on experience in building websites using Kimi AI. Rather than working on theoretical case studies, participants worked directly with Sarawak-based businesses to identify their real challenges, develop ideas and build functional digital solutions tailored to their needs.
The programme was supported by the Singapore-Sarawak AI Youth Ambassador Network (SAIYAN), a platform created to connect young people from Singapore and Sarawak. Through SAIYAN, participants had the opportunity to exchange ideas, discuss AI and digital technologies, collaborate across borders and explore new approaches to innovation and problem-solving.
Throughout the hackathon, participants gained practical AI knowledge and valuable hands-on experience, particularly in using AI to build websites and develop digital solutions. More importantly, they experienced the complete process of working with real businesses, addressing real challenges and creating solutions based on real-world needs.
A big thank you to all 40 participants, the 10 teams, participating businesses and organising partners for the energy, collaboration and openness throughout the programme. The hackathon demonstrated that AI learning becomes even more meaningful when participants can move beyond theory and gain experience through real businesses, real challenges and real-world solutions.