Curtin Malaysia invites young minds to test their trading skills at Youth Finance and Trading Hackathon 2025

Miri, Sarawak – 1 November 2025 – Young finance enthusiasts will have the chance to experience the thrill of real-time trading at the Youth Finance and Trading Hackathon 2025, hosted by Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) on 26 and 27 November 2025.

Organised by Dr. Alpha anak Ngadan, Lecturer in Accounting and Finance and Organising Chairman, the event forms part of the Malaysian Finance Association International Conference (MFAIC) 2025 and will take place at Curtin Malaysia’s Harry Perkins Lecture Theatre and The Trading Room.

“This hackathon is designed for high school students and young adults aged 16 to 30 who wants to explore the fast-paced world of financial markets,” said Dr. Alpha. “It is a fun and hands-on way to learn how trading works and how to make smart, strategic financial decisions.”

With a modest registration fee of RM20, participants will enjoy two full days of interactive learning, meals, and networking opportunities. The event is limited to 100 participants.

Day one will feature a cybercrime prevention talk by Inspector Shoban Rajendran of the Miri Commercial Crime Investigation Division at the Miri District Police Headquarters, followed by a session on Green Economy and Green Finance led by Dr. Tanusree Chakravarty Mukherjee of Curtin Malaysia.

Dr. Alpha and a trading expert will then conduct a foundational workshop on trading and technical analysis, culminating in a hands-on session using FTMO and MetaTrader 5 platforms.

The second day will see participants engage in live simulated trading, applying their new skills in a competitive environment. The event will close with a prize presentation ceremony officiated by Datuk Sebastian Ting, Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts I and Pujut Assemblyman.

“Participants will gain more than just knowledge; they will build confidence, discipline, and strategic thinking,” Dr. Alpha added. “It is an opportunity to learn, network, and compete for a share of the RM2,000 prize pool in our virtual trading challenge.”

Aspiring traders and finance enthusiasts can register and make payment through the Curtin Malaysia website at https://payments.curtin.edu.my/EventPayments/booking by selecting ‘Youth Finance and Trading Hackathon 2025’.

For more details on the Youth Finance and Trading Hackathon 2025, contact Dr. Alpha at 016-895 5017.

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Curtin Malaysia invites youth to join the Youth Finance and Trading Hackathon 2025 on 26–27 November.