Could be:

- an app

- startup

- AI tool

- automation

- website

- homelab

- SaaS

- side hustle

- freelance project

- game

- Discord/WhatsApp/Telegram bot

- anything tech-related

Doesn’t matter if it’s unfinished, ugly, experimental, or still at idea stage.

Drop:

- what you’re building

- what stack/tools you’re using

- biggest challenge so far

- screenshots or links if you want

Would love to see more builders from Sarawak, Sabah, Brunei, and Kalimantan sharing their projects here.

Hi Everyone!

We often talk about the talent coming out of Borneo, and today I want to highlight a local project that’s tackling the "Wild West" of the gig economy. One of our own, u/hamkas, has launched GigHala, a freelance marketplace specifically designed for the Malaysian landscape.

While global platforms like Upwork and Fiverr are great, they often leave Malaysian freelancers dealing with high forex fees, zero social protection, and payment disputes that are hard to resolve from 10,000 miles away.

Why GigHala is different:

• SOCSO (PERKESO) Integration: Finally, a platform that actually addresses the social safety net. They’ve integrated SOCSO protection to ensure gig workers have some security.
• Syariah-Principled & Ethical: It uses PayHalal for secure, transparent transactions and ensures that the work listed stays within ethical/halal boundaries.
• Built for Local Wallets: No more waiting weeks for USD conversions. It supports direct payouts to Malaysian banks and Touch 'n Go eWallet.
• Escrow Protection: Your payment is held securely and only released when the work is done, protecting both the freelancer and the client.

Why we should support it:

As members of r/BorneoTech, we know how hard it is to build tech in our region. GigHala isn't just "another website"; it’s an attempt to professionalize the local freelance economy and keep our digital talent within a protected ecosystem.

Whether you are a developer, designer, writer, or a business owner looking for local talent, let’s show some support for a Sarawakian led initiative.

Check it out and sign up here: gighala

Let’s help grow our own! Support local, hire local. 🛡️💻

Disclaimer: I’m sharing this because I believe in highlighting Sarawakian founders and local tech solutions. Let’s discuss in the comments what features would you like to see to make this even better for Borneo-based freelancers?

Smaller markets create a different challenge.

Would you:

• Build specifically for Borneo users first?
• Or immediately target Southeast Asia?

What strategy makes more sense here and why?

Global AI models struggle with Bornean dialects. We need "Domain-Specific" agents trained on local linguistic data. Imagine an AI agent that can translate legal or medical documents into local dialects for rural communities.

This was a major theme at BorNEO HackWknd 2026. Who’s interested in a community project to scrape and label local dialect data?

AI for Indigenous Language Preservation

If you had to rank these for landing your first Cybersecurity role:

1. Degree
2. Certifications
3. Hands-on projects / portfolio

Which actually moved the needle?

And more importantly:

• What do employers say vs what they actually hire for?

Would be great to hear from both job seekers and hiring managers.

Hi there, from a doomscroller!

I was wondering if anybody had some pointers about how to kickstart getting traffic for my new blog. Basic, I know.

My difficulty at the moment is probably that (other than trying to produce content as best as possible, targeted to potential readers), I have no idea how to build trust, serve or be of help over the internet. It doesn’t help that you don’t see readers or customers face to face.

I end up just doomscrolling, so any pointers to kick me off would be appreciated, thanks.

(My first question on Reddit btw).

Borneo sits on massive agricultural output.
But most value capture is still low-tech.

Agri-tech here isn’t optional, it’s where:

• automation
• data analytics
• supply chain optimization

can create immediate impact.