Economy
Economic Dimension
Assess tourism's contribution to the local economy through visitor spending, accommodation rates and local enterprise activity.
National
Statistics Day
2026.
Statistics, the Pulse of Life.
Celebrate the role of statistics in everyday life. Revisit the HSN 2026 opening ceremony, official message, and stories from across Malaysia.
HSN 2026CEREMONY REPLAY
Opening ceremony
The main celebration of National Statistics Day 2026.
The stories behind
HSN 2026.
Official messages, the opening ceremony, and media coverage from the National Statistics Day celebration on 20 October 2026.
A message for National Statistics Day
Tan Sri Shamsul Azri bin Abu Bakar
Chief Secretary to the Government of Malaysia
Watch the special address marking HSN 2026 and its theme, “Statistics, the Pulse of Life.”
Watch the message
Official DOSM media release
National Statistics Day 2026: Strengthening the national statistical system and extending the benefits of statistics to the people.
Read the media releaseIn the news
20 October 2026 · English summaries of the supplied coverage titles
12 reports · 11 online · 1 Threads
Utusan Malaysia·Online
Statistics Bill expands data access and integration
Sinar Harian·Online
Statistics Bill strengthens national data integration
Astro Awani·Online
Statistics Act 2026 takes effect in December, easing data access
Free Malaysia Today·Online
Statistics should be more than decorative numbers
Harian Metro·Online
High investment does not guarantee higher household incomes
Astro Awani·Online
RM2,000 wages: assessing the risk of a narrowing wage gap
RTM TV1·Online
PAKW helps government design more targeted economic interventions
Utusan Malaysia·Online
Economic growth must be felt by everyone
Event imageTV Sarawak·Online
Employee compensation should reach 40% of GDP by 2030
Astro Awani·Online
Investment must be assessed alongside wage and employment data
- Event image
Berita Harian·Online
Measuring investment impact through wages and jobs
Ekonomi Rakyat·Threads
Remarks at the National Statistics Day 2026 celebration
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#HSN2026#HariStatistikNegara#StatsMalaysia#DOSM#WorldStatisticsDay2026
Celebrating our winners.
Congratulations to the DOSM Datathon 2026 IPTA/IPTS winners. Recognising outstanding ideas, compelling pitches, and the teams who brought data to life.
Champion
DOSM Datathon 2026
JP
Universiti Malaya
Runner-up
DOSM Datathon 2026
AIRISK
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Third place
DOSM Datathon 2026
TRAIL NEVER ENDS
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Special awards
Pitching Excellence Award
Sanjay Kumar A/L Sasikumar
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Critical Thinking & Defence Award
AIRISK
Universiti Putra Malaysia
AI-Driven Innovation Award
JP
Universiti Malaya
Meet your Top 10.
Congratulations to the IPTA/IPTS finalists of DOSM Datathon 2026. These ten teams will take their ideas to the live pitching stage.
Get to know the faces behind the ideas. Select a team to view their portrait and meet the members.
Announced IPTA/IPTS category
View the competition timelineProgram Book.
Your companion to the DOSM Datathon 2026 live pitching session. Preview the programme or download a copy for the day.
8 pages PDF 1.8 MB Malay
Your guide to
live pitching.
DOSM Datathon 2026 Program Book
Keep the day at your fingertips. Explore the programme, meet the finalist teams, and follow the live pitching schedule in one handy PDF.
8:30 AM–3:15 PM MYT
Media kit locked until registration opens
Will unlock on 10 August 2026
LIVE PITCHING
1/10Live pitching session
Join the universities student category live pitching session on 19 October 2026, 8:30 AM–3:15 PM, streaming on Facebook @StatsMalaysia from Auditorium Tun Azizan Zainul Abidin (TAZA), Kompleks Perbadanan Putrajaya.
Unlocks on 10 August 2026
Official announcement
The Media Kit — Official Posters
Every official DOSM Datathon 2026 poster in one deck. Swipe or use the arrows to flip through the stack, then download and share the artwork with your faculty, club or organisation. New posters simply join the deck as they are released.
Media kit unlocks on 10 August 2026
SDG 8
Decent Work & Economic Growth
SDG 9
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
SDG 12
Responsible Consumption & Production
SDG 14
Life Below Water
Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM)
Know More About Us
The Department of Statistics Malaysia was established in 1949 under the Statistics Ordinance 1949, and was initially known as the Bureau of Statistics. In 1965 it was renamed and began operating under the Statistics Act 1965 — expanding its role to cover data across every economic and social sector.
Today, DOSM is the leading government agency responsible for collecting, interpreting and disseminating up-to-date statistics that monitor the economic and social performance of a developing nation, with headquarters in Putrajaya and state offices across Malaysia.
- AI & Analytics
- Data-driven Insight
- Student Collaboration
- National Reach
Theme 2026
"Leveraging ML and AI to develop innovative solutions for Sustainable Tourism Industry in Malaysia"
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Timeline
From kickoff to the Grand Finale
Eight milestones across three months — from promotion to the champions being crowned at the national closing ceremony.
- 13 August 2026
Promotion Begins
Nationwide campaign kicks off across DOSM channels and universities.
- 210 – 28 August 2026
Registration
Team sign-ups open to diploma & undergraduate students nationwide. Closes 28 Aug at 5:00 PM.
- 38 SEPTEMBER 2026
Competition Briefing
Full briefing session covering rules, datasets and judging criteria.
- 48 – 22 September 2026
Competition Period
Teams work on their prototypes, reports and dashboards.
- 523 Sept – 2 October 2026
Shortlisting Process
Judges review submissions and shortlist top-performing teams.
- 67 October 2026
Top 10 Finalists Announced
Shortlisted finalist teams revealed across DOSM channels.
- 719 October 2026
Live Pitching
Grand finale — top 10 teams pitch live to expert judges.
- 820 October 2026
Winners Announcement
Champions crowned at the national closing ceremony.
Competition theme
Leveraging ML & AI for Sustainable Tourism in Malaysia
Explore any of these four tourism dimensions. Every submission is judged on rigour, creativity and real-world impact.
Social
Social Dimension
Measure tourism's impact on communities — including employment, resident satisfaction and cultural preservation.
Environment
Environmental Dimension
Examine tourism's environmental impact such as pollution, waste and the conservation of natural areas.
Tech & Governance
Technology & Governance Dimension
Leverage technology and data for smarter, more efficient and responsive tourism management.
Why join
More than a competition
A national stage to sharpen applied analytics, connect with the data community, and turn official statistics into ideas that shape Malaysia's future.
Learn by doing
Work with real DOSM microdata and hone applied analytics skills that matter after graduation.
Build your network
Meet peers, advisors and industry judges from Malaysia's data community.
Win recognition
Cash prizes, certificates and features on the official DOSM channels.
Launch your career
Top finalists are fast-tracked for DOSM internships and industry interviews.
Eligibility
General Requirements
- Diploma & Undergraduate students from Malaysian higher institutions
- Teams of 4 members and 1 academic advisor
Format
Competition Mode
- Video presentation
- Report & dashboard submission
- Physical live pitching
Prize pool
RM 9,600 in cash prizes
A total cash prize pool of RM 9,600 awaits the top finalist teams — alongside certificates and recognition at the national closing ceremony.
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Total cash prize pool
Eligibility: Diploma & Undergraduate
RM 9,600
Cash Prize Pool
Distributed across the top finalist teams at the live pitching finale.
Official
Certificates & Recognition
DOSM-endorsed certificates and national recognition for all finalists.
Official handbook
The Datathon 2026 Booklet
Everything about the competition in one document — rules, submission requirements, judging stages, report and dashboard formats, prizes and contacts.
Participant resources / Briefing 01
DOSM Datathon 2026Briefing Slides
The official briefing deck presented to all participating institutions. Browse every slide here, or download the full PDF for offline reference.
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Slides
Format
BM
Language
Official participant briefing18 slides
Official briefing deck — released to all participantsUpdates via this portal and official email
Opening ceremony resources
Discover DOSM
Three presentations shared during the opening ceremony. Open any deck online or download the original PDF.
Live registration
Who's already in
Real-time participation counts for the IPTA / IPTS category, synced directly from the official registration list.
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Highlights
Moments from Datathon 2025
A look back at last year's finalists, mentors and the national closing ceremony — plus the official event montage.
DOSM DATATHON 2025
17 October 2025 (Friday)8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Pusat Latihan Kenegaraan Lipis, Akademi Kenegaraan Malaysia Negeri Pahang
Photo gallery
Partners & Collaborators
Built with Malaysia's data community
DOSM
Department of Statistics Malaysia
NBDAC
National Big Data Analytic Centre
Hari Statistik Negara
MyStats Day
Kementerian Ekonomi
Ministry of Economy
FAQ
Answers before you register
Everything you need to know about eligibility, format, prizes and support during the competition.
Registration is open
Ready to shape Malaysia's data future?
Join Malaysia's premier student datathon — free to enter, national-scale impact, and RM 9,600 in cash prizes.
Registration closes 28 August 2026 at 11:59 PM
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