Be The Backer and support young creators by discovering their apps on HUAWEI AppGallery!
Malaysia is buzzing with a new wave of young digital trailblazers—students who are dreaming big, coding boldly, and building mobile apps that just might change the world. As the digital economy continues to charge forward, the need for creative, capable app developers has never been greater. Industries everywhere are looking for fresh minds who can solve real problems, streamline daily tasks, and introduce innovative digital experiences. This growing hunger for talent has sparked a surge of interest among Malaysian youth, many of whom are jumping into programming as a gateway to innovation, entrepreneurship, and even international opportunities. Seeing this momentum, educational institutions and tech leaders are joining forces to nurture homegrown talent and elevate Malaysia’s digital future.
One standout example of this united effort is the collaboration between HUAWEI AppGallery, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), and the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC). Together, they organised the 4th UMPSA x Huawei AppGallery Mobile App Competition 2025—an event that turned into a nationwide celebration of creativity and coding genius. The Grand Finale alone pulled in an impressive 1,000 attendees, and the competition featured 195 teams representing over 20 higher learning institutions across the country. What truly sets this initiative apart is the incredible achievement that followed: all 195 apps created during the competition were officially launched on Huawei AppGallery. This means every student team had the chance to showcase their innovation on a real global platform.
The overwhelming participation didn’t just make the event exciting—it proved something bigger. It highlighted how deeply invested Malaysian youth are in the digital world, and how ready they are to turn their ideas into functioning, downloadable apps that people can genuinely use. This energy also underscores the importance of industry-led opportunities. When established tech giants like Huawei open doors, provide platforms, and encourage innovation, Malaysian students consistently rise above expectations, showing off the creativity, skill, and determination needed to drive Malaysia’s digital evolution.
After the apps went live on Huawei AppGallery, the competition spotlighted the Top 10 Most Downloaded Student-Made Apps—a list shaped entirely by public support and curiosity. These standout creations captured the attention (and downloads!) of users nationwide:
● AgroThink
● BuildSmart
● DreamBound
● EcoSnap
● E-RepairKit
● HistoBuddy
● MySafeZone
● PropXpert
● PythonPath
● UpCycle
And the excitement doesn’t stop there.
To continue pushing young creators into the spotlight, Huawei AppGallery has launched an all-new digital initiative called Be The Backer. Running now until 21 December 2025, this campaign invites Malaysians to explore these student-built apps, download them, share them, and cheer on the brilliant minds behind the screens. It’s a simple but powerful way for the public to help young developers gain exposure, experience, and recognition.
Through ongoing collaboration with universities and government partners, Huawei is helping Malaysia build a strong foundation for long-term digital growth. The success of this competition—and the enthusiasticMalaysia young app creators support from everyday Malaysians—shows that the country is steadily positioning itself as a thriving hub for mobile app development and youth-led tech innovation.
In the true spirit of supporting local talent, Malaysians are encouraged to back these young innovators by downloading the apps featured in the programme. The best part? Everyone can participate—even Android users—simply by installing AppGallery to discover and enjoy all the student creations. Plus, participants stand a chance to win exciting rewards just for supporting the next generation of developers. It’s a win-win: you get new apps to explore, and young Malaysian talents get the boost they need.
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