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MDEC's Corporate Innovation Initiative helps MNCs, PLCs, Corporates, and Mid-Tier Companies address strategic industry challenge statements through structured innovation. We connect enterprises with high-potential technology solution providers through technology scouting, business matching, and Proof of Concept (PoC) implementation.This strategic initiative creates qualified market access, deal flow, and scaling opportunities for Malaysian fintech and SaaS platform companies across ASEAN and beyond. Malaysia Airport Holdings Berhad (MAHB) is one of MDEC's Corporate Innovation partners in this initiative, joining a growing open innovation network of forward looking enterprises.

The Innovation Partner

MAHB’s (Malaysia Airport Holdings Berhad) Nexus of Innovation (NOI) programme represents a strong commitment to building an internal culture of innovation across its airports and corporate divisions. In its first edition, the programme has generated 53 ideas across 4 categories and 6 innovation pillars, with participation from 23 units and 8 airport locations. Now, the programme is looking for solvers to co-create these solutions.

Problem Statements

Real-Time Digital Compliance and Accountability for Airside Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
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Real-Time Digital Compliance and Accountability for Airside Ground Support Equipment (GSE)

Ground Support Equipment is frequently found parked outside designated parking areas without immediate detection. Current monitoring relies on routine inspections by operations personnel, resulting in:Delayed identification of non-complianceDifficulty identifying responsible operatorsRepeated parking violationsReactive enforcementLimited audit evidenceHigh manpower dependencyWithout a digital monitoring capability, the organisation cannot proactively manage compliance risks or generate reliable operational intelligence.
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AI-Powered Automated Aircraft Billing & Movement Monitoring
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AI-Powered Automated Aircraft Billing & Movement Monitoring

The current aircraft movement billing process relies on manual recording, manual data entry, and multiple verification steps across different departments. This makes the billing process time-consuming, increases the risk of human error, and creates difficulties in validating aircraft movement records.As aircraft operations continue daily, this issue occurs on a regular basis and affects operational staff responsible for aircraft movement monitoring, billing preparation, and revenue verification. Manual processes also make it challenging to provide visual evidence when billing disputes or Credit Notes (CN) arise.If this problem is not addressed, the organisation may continue to experience delayed billing, increased manual workload, billing inaccuracies, revenue leakage, and reduced operational efficiency. Over time, these issues may impact revenue assurance, customer confidence, and the organisation's ability to support growing aircraft operations effectively.
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Smart Prepaid Energy Management System
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Smart Prepaid Energy Management System

The current prepaid electricity top-up process at Malaysia Airports relies on manual staff intervention outside office hours, preventing customers from performing immediate top-ups during nights, weekends, and public holidays. This issue occurs whenever prepaid credit is depleted after office hours, affecting airport tenants, operational teams, and revenue collection. If left unresolved, the organization will continue to experience service disruptions, operational inefficiencies, revenue leakage, and reduced customer satisfaction. A 24/7 digital self-service top-up solution is therefore needed to ensure uninterrupted service, improve operational efficiency, and support Malaysia Airports' digital transformation initiatives.
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Buddy Bot
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Buddy Bot

The problem is that passengers do not have one trusted real time channel to obtain accurate airport information, causing repeated redirection, inconsistent answers, frontliner pressure and potential complaints.Passengers do not have one trusted and easy to access channel to obtain accurate airport information.The issue occurs daily during normal operations and becomes more critical during peak periods or disruptions.Affected parties include passengers, frontliners, customer service teams, terminal operations and supervisors.If not addressed, it may lead to passenger frustration, misinformation, higher complaints, unnecessary escalation, lower productivity and reputational risk.In simple terms, the airport has the information, but the right information is not always accessible at the right time.
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Awards

MVP

RM30,000 Per Solution

In accordance with lean MVP principles, developers must focus strictly on delivering the minimal core features.

Challenge Timeline

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Development

Development begins in August
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Showcase

MVP will be showcased at MAHB event on 10th November

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