KUALA LUMPUR: Exabytes TechCamp | Nurturing Young Minds with Web Mastery has successfully wrapped up its free and comprehensive workshops, leaving an indelible mark on the future webmasters of Malaysia. The two-day event, held on 17 and 18 August, brought together teenagers aged 13 to 17, offering them a unique opportunity to dive into the world of web development.
Hosted at the Exabytes Event Hall in Puchong, the TechCamp drew over a hundred participants, all eager to learn the ropes of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Under the expert guidance of Mighty Coders Academy, and with seamless coordination by GogoKids and Exabytes, the young attendees were able to create their very own websites by the end of the workshop.
Throughout the sessions, participants engaged in hands-on learning, starting from the basics of HTML structure and progressing to more complex tasks like styling web pages with CSS and implementing interactive elements using JavaScript. The camp’s practical segment, focused on WordPress, saw participants designing and developing their personalised websites, providing them with both technical skills and a platform to express their creativity.
Twelve-year-old Ameera Arissa Munif Dauman and 16-year-old Adam Hafiz Munif Dauman expressed their excitement, saying, “We never imagined we could create our websites from scratch! This camp has opened up a whole new world for us, and we can’t wait to keep building on what we’ve learned.” Their mother, Madam Noor Aznita Suzana Sulaiman, added, “I’m so grateful to Exabytes for providing this opportunity. It’s inspiring to see my kids so passionate about learning, and I’m confident these skills will be invaluable for their future.”
As part of its commitment to nurturing digital talent, Exabytes also provided each participant with a free one-year domain contract, hosting, and a virtual private server (VPS) under the Digitalise Penang Programme. This generous support ensures that the young webmasters can continue to develop and refine their online projects beyond the camp.
“At Exabytes, we believe in empowering the next generation with the tools they need to thrive in the digital age. Our TechCamp is designed to inspire confidence and spark creativity in these young minds, giving them the skills to bring their ideas to life with technology,” said Kee Siak Chan, Founder and CEO of Exabytes. “We were thrilled to witness the enthusiasm and innovation displayed by the participants, and we are excited to see how they will continue to grow and contribute to the digital world.“
Teo Yan Chun, Co-Founder of GogoKids, added, “It was incredible to see how quickly these teenagers picked up the fundamentals of web development. Their creativity and technical acumen were truly inspiring. We are proud to have been part of an initiative that not only educates but also empowers the youth to become the tech leaders of tomorrow.“
Exabytes TechCamp is an integral part of Exabytes’ broader corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy, which focuses on empowering communities through digital education and fostering future-ready skills. This event complements other key CSR initiatives, like the Accelerate Women Entrepreneurship with Exabytes (AWEWE) conference and the Let’s Plant A Tree campaign, all aimed at making a lasting, positive impact on communities across Malaysia.
