Agoda Expands Tech Camp Day to Malaysia, Empowering Local University Students with AI Skills and Tech Innovation

Agoda has expanded its Tech Camp Day initiative to Malaysia for the first time, marking a major milestone in its regional social impact program.

Key Highlights
- Event Location & Date: Held at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) in Kuala Lumpur on November 6–7, 2025.
- Participation: Over 300 students from UiTM joined the two-day program.
- Focus Areas:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills
- Modern front-end frameworks
- User-centric design and tooling
- Generative AI applications
- Hands-On Learning: Students built their own AI-powered search engine under the guidance of more than 20 Agoda software engineers.
- Certification: All participants received an official certificate of attendance from Agoda.

Recognition & Endorsements
- Supported by the Ministry of Digital Malaysia and the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia.
- Endorsed by UiTM leadership and government officials, including Michelle Ng Mei Sze, Political Secretary to the Digital Minister.
- The initiative aligns with Malaysia’s strategy to become an AI Nation by 2030.

Broader Impact
- Since its launch in Thailand in May 2023, Tech Camp Day has reached over 2,500 students across universities and high schools.
- Recognized with the U.S. Ambassador’s Special Award at the 2025 AMCHAM Thailand Corporate Social Impact Awards.
- Builds on Agoda’s contribution to the ASEAN AI Summit, reinforcing its commitment to responsible AI adoption and digital talent development in Southeast Asia.

This expansion reflects Agoda’s vision of empowering the next generation of tech leaders in Malaysia, while strengthening the country’s role as a regional hub for digital innovation.