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iCube Innovation  ·  Sarikei Innovation Center  ·  Betong Digital Innovation Hub
iCube Innovation is a private company. Sarikei Innovation Center and Betong Digital Innovation Hub are government-contracted hubs operated by iCube  |  Sarawak, Malaysia  |  2015 - Present
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Free Coworking Day  ·  2017 - 2020  ·  Original Initiative

Asia-Pacific Coworking Initiative

In 2017, Malcolm noticed that coworking spaces across Asia-Pacific operated in isolation with no shared visibility or cross-community connection. He created Free Coworking Day: a single coordinated day where spaces would open their doors simultaneously. Starting from zero, he reached out individually to every operator. 90+ spaces across 120 Asia-Pacific locations participated, placing Sarawak on a regional map it had never appeared on before. The initiative ran every first Thursday of the month until COVID-19 made it impossible in 2020.

90+ coworking spaces individually onboarded
120 locations across Asia-Pacific
Every first Thursday of the month, 9am-6pm
Sunset during COVID-19, not a failure but a pause
Initiative Timeline
2017
Launched, first spaces onboarded
2018
Expanded across SE Asia
2019
Peak: 90+ spaces, 120 locations
2020
Sunset by COVID-19
Impact Metrics
Sarikei Innovation Center
2017 - 2025
162
Programs
Executed
5,374
Total Participants
in Capacity Development
Impact Metrics
Betong Digital Innovation Hub
2022 - 2025
79
Programs
Executed
1,791
Total Participants
in Capacity Development
Flagship Program  ·  Sarikei  ·  2023 - Present

Sarikei Tech Incubator

Structured founder support program designed end-to-end for aspiring entrepreneurs in Sarikei, covering startup fundamentals, idea validation, mentorship, and ecosystem connections. Designed by Malcolm from concept to curriculum to delivery. Now running annually from 2023, giving local founders their first access to a structured incubation pathway.

Community Innovation  ·  2022

SarikeiGO!

Regional initiative helping SMEs and entrepreneurs shift toward digital-first, innovation-driven business models. Built around Sarikei's actual community needs through prior community research, not imported templates. Delivered to local business owners and entrepreneurs as part of the annual hub program calendar.

Women Empowerment  ·  Sarikei

Empowerment From Within

Multi-session program covering entrepreneurship, leadership, digital literacy, and financial literacy, designed specifically for women in Sarikei. Built to develop long-term capability and independence rather than deliver one-off training. One of three original programs marking the team's move from facilitation delivery to full program authorship.

Youth & Digital  ·  Sarikei

Digital Story Lab

Mobile content creation and digital storytelling program for youth in Sarawak, teaching video production, digital narrative, and creative communication skills. Designed to give young people in rural communities practical digital skills they can apply immediately, not theoretical knowledge.

Rural Community  ·  Betong  ·  2022 - Present

Digital & Entrepreneurial Skills Series

Annual program series for entrepreneurs and SMEs in Betong, a rural town with no prior program infrastructure. Developed following in-depth community research into local needs. Covers digital marketing, productivity tools, and business model development. Submitted each year as a formal annual proposal to the Sarawak State Government.

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