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Malaysian Actuarial Student Association (MASA)

MASA Hackathon 2026:
R-Ignite

Can you survive the heat? Join us for the ultimate Actuarial Science challenge where innovation meets real-world problem solving.

Organizer
MASA
Malaysian Actuarial Student Association
Duration
2 Months
Intensive Hackathon
Contact
Email Us
hackathon@masassociation.org
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Why Join Us

Built for actuarial students and partners

Engaging actuarial students nationwide as the sole national student body dedicated to actuarial students.

Enhancing brand visibility among Malaysian actuarial students through engagement and marketing materials.

Fostering national development: nurturing future actuarial leaders; investing in future talent pipeline.

Cultivating career advancement and diverse actuarial talent pool; sharing insights to aspiring students.

MASA Hackathon 2025 Participants

MASA Hackathon 2025 Highlights

Rewards

Grand Prize Pool

Compete for the top spot and win amazing cash prizes.

1st Runner Up

RM 2,000
Cash Prize

Champion

RM 3,000
Cash Prize

2nd Runner Up

RM 1,000
Cash Prize

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Timeline Journey

3rd - 23rd April 2026

Registration

24th April 2026

Hackathon Commencement

25th April 2026

Hackathon Workshop and Briefing

7th May 2026

Hackathon Preliminary Round Submission

8th - 22nd May 2026

Hackathon Judging Period

24th May 2026

Hackathon Finalists Announcement

6th June 2026

Hackathon Presentation (Grand Final)

Tools & Technologies

Master the industry-standard software and tools commonly used by actuaries and data scientists.

Judging Process & Criteria

Our Process

1

Registration & Briefing

Participants register and attend the workshop and briefing to understand the hackathon format, problem statement, and judging criteria.

2

Preliminary Phase

Teams submit their reports, models, and presentations. Submissions are reviewed based on the rubric to shortlist the top 6 teams.

3

Grand Final Pitch

Shortlisted finalists present their solutions live to the judging panel, demonstrating their insights and answering rigorous Q&A.

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Problem Framing and Preliminary Data Exploration

20Points
  • Defines a clear, relevant problem/ opportunity aligned to business context.
  • Demonstrates a clear understanding of significant relationships and patterns using insightful visuals and explanations.

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Partner with us to connect your brand with Malaysia’s brightest student innovators. Support a national hackathon that drives real-world problem solving and forward-thinking ideas, while gaining meaningful exposure to future industry leaders.