Digital Internet Association of Malaysia

🙏 THANK YOU 🙏

The Sabah Smart School IoT Hackathon 2026 (State Edition) would not have been possible without the incredible support, trust, and collaboration of our partners.

To Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri Sabah (JPNS) under the Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia:Thank you for championing digital innovation in our schools and empowering the next generation of young Sabahan technologists.

To Hap Seng Consolidated Berhad:Your commitment to nurturing STEM talent and giving back to the community made this journey meaningful and impactful.

To our organising family: Digital Internet Association Malaysia (iaM) and PULSY Technology: Thank you for the countless hours, dedication, and belief that our students can build solutions that matter.

And to every student, mentor, teacher, jury members who poured their heart into this hackathon: Terima kasih. You are the reason SSSIH26 was a success. 💡🤖

Here's to bigger dreams and smarter schools ahead. This is only the beginning. 🚀

Seramai 200 pelajar dari seluruh Sabah menyertai program Sabah Smart School IoT Hackathon 2026 (SSSIH26) yang berlangsung secara dalam talian selama dua bulan, bermula 25 April hingga 28 Jun lalu.

Berita Lanjut:
https://tvsabahnews.com/lebih-200-pelajar-sertai-hackathon-iot-ai-perdana-di-sabah/

Thank you TV Sabah for the coverage😊🙌

More than 200 students from across Sabah took part in the Sabah Smart School IoT Hackathon 2026 (SSSIH26), a two-month online programme which ran from 25 April to 28 June.

For More News:
https://tvsabahnews.com/over-200-students-take-part-in-sabahs-first-iot-ai-hackathon/

📢 Official Statement: iaM Wraps Up Sabah Smart School IoT Hackathon 2026 (SSSIH26)

Digital Internet Association Malaysia (iaM) has released a statement announcing the successful conclusion of the Sabah Smart School IoT Hackathon 2026 (SSSIH26), marking its second year running strong in Sabah! 🎉

🚀 Over 200 young innovators from 6 districts came together for one incredible journey 🇲🇾

From Kunak to Kota Kinabalu, more than 200 students took part, building, innovating and problem solving with AI & IoT, centred on the themes of Smart City, Smart Agriculture and Smart Tourism 🌆🌾🏝️

🏆 Congratulations to our winning teams:
🥇 Team Bleu, SMK Sanzac, Kota Kinabalu
🥈 Team Estrax, SMKA Tun Juhar, Sandakan
🥉 Team Tree, SMK Tambunan, Tambunan
4️⃣ SMKKJ Tec 2.0, SMK Kunak Jaya, Kunak
5️⃣ Team DriveHeroes, SM Sung Siew, Sandakan

This journey would not have been possible without our incredible partners, Hap Seng Consolidated Sdn Bhd and Pulsy Technology Sdn Bhd, together with the unwavering support of the Sabah State Education Department (JPNS) and the Ministry of Education Malaysia (KPM) 🙌

With 270 IoT components distributed to schools across the state, we are proud to be closing the digital divide and giving every young Sabahan a shot at the future, in line with the Sabah Maju Jaya development plan and RMK13's vision for a digitally skilled nation 💡

And we are not stopping here. Registration for the National Level Smart School IoT AI Hackathon 2026 (NLSSIoTAI26) opens in the second week of July, open to schools nationwide!

🇲🇾🔥 Stay tuned!

🏆 Congratulations, Team DRIVEHEROES dari SM Sung Siew!

Securing 5th Place at the Sabah Smart School IoT Hackathon 2026 (State Edition) with their innovative project DRIVESHIELD 🚗☀️

DRIVESHIELD reimagines road safety for the Smart City era a solar-powered, AI-driven driver monitoring system designed to keep our roads safer through real-time, sustainable intelligence. By fusing renewable energy with AI vigilance, Team DRIVEHEROES has shown how young Sabahan innovators can turn everyday journeys into safer ones, while building the foundations of tomorrow's smart mobility ecosystem. Their work reflects the spirit of the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) Development Plan and the Sabah Digital Economy Blueprint, where smart technology meets sustainability to power safer, smarter cities across Sabah.

This achievement reinforces Sabah's commitment to nurturing STEM and IR4.0 culture in our schools in line with the Rancangan Malaysia Ke-13 (RMK13) and the state's vision of a digitally empowered generation ready to build the Sabah of tomorrow. 🛣️✨

🏆 Congratulations,Team SMKKJ TEC 2.0 dari SMK Kunak Jaya!

Securing 4th Place at the Sabah Smart School IoT Hackathon 2026 (State Edition) with their innovative project SMART FLOOD MONITORING AND ALERT 🌊⚡

This project takes flood preparedness to the next level an upgraded early-warning system built on ESP32 and IoT, now enhanced with camera monitoring and solar power for real-time, sustainable flood detection in vulnerable communities. By combining resilient hardware with smart connectivity, Team SMKKJ TEC 2.0 has shown how young Sabahan innovators can turn climate challenges into opportunities for community-driven solutions. Their work reflects the spirit of the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) Development Plan and the Sabah Digital Economy Blueprint, where smart technology meets climate resilience to safeguard lives and livelihoods across Sabah.

This achievement reinforces Sabah's commitment to nurturing STEM and IR4.0 culture in our schools in line with the Rancangan Malaysia Ke-13 (RMK13) and the state's vision of a digitally empowered generation ready to build the Sabah of tomorrow. 🌧️✨

🏆 Congratulations, Team TREE dari SMK Tambunan, Tambunan!

Crowned 3rd Place Winner of the Sabah Smart School IoT Hackathon 2026 (State Edition) with their innovative project SMART BIN 🗑️🌿

SMART BIN takes waste management from passive to proactive a smart recycling bin equipped with material and level sensors, where the lid only opens for the correct waste type and automatically alerts the authorities for collection once it's full. By blending IoT with everyday civic infrastructure, Team TREE has shown how young Sabahan innovators can solve community challenges with elegant, practical engineering. Their victory reflects the spirit of the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) Development Plan and the Sabah Digital Economy Blueprint, where smart technology meets sustainability to build cleaner, more efficient communities even in Sabah's most rural districts.

This achievement reinforces Sabah's commitment to nurturing STEM and IR4.0 culture in our schools in line with the Rancangan Malaysia Ke-13 (RMK13) and the state's vision of a digitally empowered generation ready to build the Sabah of tomorrow. 🌳✨

🏆 Congratulations, Team ESTRAX from SMKA Tun Juhar, Sandakan!

Crowned 2nd Place Winner of the Sabah Smart School IoT Hackathon 2026 (State Edition) with their innovative project REVIVE CITY ♻️📱

REVIVE CITY reimagines recycling as something people want to do a smart system powered by Arduino, QR-code identification, a mobile app, and a cloud database that turns every bottle, can, and carton into reward points. By gamifying sustainability, Team ESTRAX has shown how young Sabahan innovators can nudge entire communities toward cleaner habits one scan at a time. Their victory reflects the spirit of the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) Development Plan and the Sabah Digital Economy Blueprint, where smart technology meets circular economy thinking to build a greener, more resilient Sabah.

This achievement reinforces Sabah's commitment to nurturing STEM and IR4.0 culture in our schools in line with the Rancangan Malaysia Ke-13 (RMK13) and the state's vision of a digitally empowered generation ready to build the Sabah of tomorrow. 🌱✨

🏆 Congratulations, Team BLEU dari SMK Sanzac, Kota Kinabalu!

Crowned 1st Place Champion of the Sabah Smart School IoT Hackathon 2026 (State Edition) with their innovative project, Smart Coral AI 🪸🤖

Smart Coral AI tackles one of Sabah's most pressing challenges, food security in coastal communities through a floating smart agriculture system that integrates hydroponics, aquaponics, solar energy, rainwater harvesting, and IoT, with AI monitoring for crop disease and nutrient levels. Team BLEU's work demonstrates how local innovation can deliver real, scalable solutions to local problems. Their victory aligns closely with the goals of the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) Development Plan and the Sabah Digital Economy Blueprint, both of which position digital transformation as a driver of sustainable, inclusive growth.

This achievement reinforces Sabah's commitment to nurturing STEM and IR4.0 culture in our schools in line with the Rancangan Malaysia Ke-13 (RMK13) and the state's vision of a digitally empowered generation ready to safeguard what makes Sabah, Sabah. 🌊✨