EDM at MarineHack 2025 Finals — A New Wave of Malaysian Maritime Innovation

Labuan, Malaysia — 16 November 2025 — MarineHack 2025 Finals in Labuan was more than just a competition. It was a powerful showcase of what can happen when passion, purpose, and opportunity come together, and EDM Global Tech Sdn Bhd is proud to have been part of this journey as both sponsor and mentor.

From over 130 students across Malaysia, 36 outstanding finalists gathered at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Labuan International Campus, united by creativity, courage, and a shared commitment to shaping the future of the maritime industry. What stood out was not just the quality of the prototypes and presentations, but the determination of young Malaysians who dared to challenge real-world maritime problems and work hard to solve them.

Over the two-day finals, all eight finalist teams demonstrated that local ideas can compete at global standards, especially when supported by strong industry–academia collaboration.

EDM Global Tech was honoured to contribute by providing technical mentoring and industry guidance, sharing real operational perspectives in areas such as maritime safety, digital platforms, data integration, and sustainable maritime solutions. Through mentoring sessions, EDM aimed to help teams refine their ideas into solutions that are not only innovative, but also practical, scalable, and aligned with real industry needs.

Congratulations to the winning teams, and equal admiration to every finalist team that pushed themselves beyond their comfort zones and exceeded expectations. EDM Global Tech also extends its sincere appreciation to the esteemed panel of judges:
Adj. Practice Prof. Alex Liew, Adj. Practice Prof. Cheah Kok Hoong, Dr. Chin Chee Seong, Geoffrey Tanakinjal (PhD), Hock Ann Lee, Zulkifly Ariffin, Ryan Pang, Zulk Idris, Ricky Chia (PhD), Ts. Theng Hui Chong, Say Leng Goh, and Josef Wong — whose expertise and commitment ensured a high standard of evaluation and valuable feedback for participants.

EDM also acknowledges the dedicated mentors who supported the teams throughout the programme: Ezmil Sahrani, Ts. Theng Hui Chong, YouHow Chuah, Zulhisham Tan, and Tony Ooi, whose guidance helped translate innovative ideas into realistic and impactful solutions.

Sincere thanks are also extended to the supporting organisations and partners, including Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), National AI Office Malaysia (NAIO) represented by Sam Majid, Marine Department Malaysia represented by Alimuddin Amirudin, and Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), for believing in this vision and helping to build a strong platform where Malaysian talent can truly shine.

At EDM Global Tech, we believe that innovation is not a one-off event, but a continuous journey built through mentorship, collaboration, and real-world exposure. MarineHack 2025 has clearly shown that Malaysia’s next generation of maritime innovators is ready to lead, create impact, and drive the nation’s digital maritime future.

EDM Global Tech remains committed to supporting initiatives that nurture young talent and strengthen Malaysia’s maritime innovation ecosystem.

MarineHack 2025 — where the next generation of Malaysian maritime innovators sets sail.