Digital accessibility refers to creating digital products and ecosystems that can cater for a wide range of people with different needs. This can include people with physical or cognitive impairments.

The global standard for digital accessibility is known as the Web Content Accessibilit...

Listicle: 5 practices and platforms that champion accessibility

Anyone can be a creator; all you need is an internet connection and the right platform. You can earn money through content creation, for example, through business partnerships, brand sponsorships and community donations. Commonly used platforms are YouTube for videos, Twitch for streaming, Spotif...

Listicle: 5 trends in the booming creator economy

Due to the global pandemic, video calls are now necessary for both work and personal life. As businesses take their operations online, dealing with video fatigue will be vital in order to have happy and productive employees. Video fatigue refers to the feeling of burnout and exhaustion from long ...

WFH: Using AI to battle video fatigue

Political literacy cannot be understated, especially with Malaysia getting three different prime ministers in as many years.

We need to be informed and aware of current issues, as they affect our political beliefs and decisions. 

Here are some key ways to ensure you are n...

Listicle: 5 ways to improve your political literacy

The bond market is known to be both costly and inefficient. Could distributed ledger technology (DLT), commonly known as blockchain, make this market a bit more cost-efficient?

“Blockchain isn’t new any more, not like four or five years ago. Banks are quite open to it now,” Benjamin Soh...

Blockchain: Potential for cost-efficiency in the bond ecosystem

Malaysian-based explosion-protection (Ex) specialist firm EXS Synergy Sdn Bhd continues to gain ground, even amid the pandemic.

It recently secured a long-term contract with PTT Public Co Ltd, Thailand’s national oil company. PTT is embarking on a digitalisation journey, and EXS Synergy...

Software: Local explosion protection specialist moves into digitalisation and other markets

Facebook is huge, but it wants to be bigger. 

In June, it closed above US$1 trillion (RM4.24 trillion) in market capitalisation for the first time, according to CNBC. It is the fifth US company to hit this milestone, alongside Apple, Amazon.com, Microsoft Corp and Alphabet’s Google...

Social Media: Algorithms gone wrong?

The climate crisis can make the world seem bleak. 

Reducing plastic use and overconsumption may be good but more important systemic and wide-scale changes often seem like they are either happening slowly or not at all.

Initiatives such as net-zero goals — essentially to a...

Sustainable Tech: Technology’s role in the climate crisis and related disasters

The internet’s exponential growth has resulted in various new ways for those with nefarious intentions (commonly known as bad actors) to cause harm. Hackers can access important data such as your bank account details, your social media or even your personal photos in the cloud.

It would...

Listicle: 5 common ways you can be hacked (and what to do)

After creating a stir in the cryptocurrency market earlier this year, Tesla CEO Elon Musk did an abrupt volte-face and stopped allowing the purchase of its vehicles using Bitcoin, citing environmental concerns, as a result of the energy required to mine the cryptocurrency.

Tesla had dis...

Crypto: How Bitcoin can reduce its impact on the environment

The protracted demise of dollar-gold convertibility and associated fixed exchange rates did not end dollar hegemony. With crucial and timely help from political allies, confidence in the dollar system has persisted, albeit much diminished.

Contingency planning?

On Aug 15, 19...

My Say: Dollar system eroding slowly, but still dominant

In closing his Budget 2027 speech, the prime minister reflected on Homer’s Odyssey: O...

Trust In Resilience: Keeping on course for sustainable growth

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 23): Mi Technovation Bhd (KL:MI) will report “stellar” third quarter results following robust guidance from its soon-to-be-listed semiconductor material unit, its most bullish analyst said.

Mi Technovation’s most bullish analyst predicts ‘stellar’ 3Q

More than three-quarters of data centres set to be built around Australia’s biggest cities are at risk from stretched power grids and local opposition, threatening the country’s ambition to become an artificial intelligence (AI) hub for the Asia Pacific region.

AI data centre backlash threatens Australia’s US$70 bil dream

(Oct 23): Nippon Steel Corp will spend US$3 billion building a hot-strip mill in Pennsylvania, part of its US$11 billion investment plan in newly-acquired US Steel.

Nippon Steel raises US mill upgrade to US$3 bil as costs climb

There’s no end in sight for the sell-off in China’s artificial intelligence (AI) model developer stocks, with competition growing ever more heated and the threat of rival listings next year.

China's US$150 bil AI model stock slump shows no sign of easing

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is expected to announce the dissolution of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly on Friday afternoon, paving the way for a state election.

Abang Johari expected to announce Sarawak assembly dissolution this afternoon

SK Hyper Co is in talks with big tech firms and financial investors to secure funding for an envisioned US$350 billion (RM1.43 trillion) data centre buildout, joining a global rush to roll out artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure despite concerns about future demand.

SK data centre arm in talks to fund US$350 bil AI buildout in South Korea

(Oct 23): China is tightening scrutiny of publicly traded companies spinning off units for separate listings, according to people familiar with the matter, potentially putting the brakes on an important source of new deals.

China said to tighten scrutiny of listed company spinoffs — Bloomberg

UK regulators plan to spare 139,000 bank executives from yearly checks under the senior managers and certification regime in an effort to spur growth and save firms almost £2 billion (US$2.7 billion or RM10.9 billion) over a decade.

UK set to ease up on senior bankers in bid to save firms £2 bil

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) said Bank Simpanan Nasional, a statutory body under its purview, has paid RM13.52 million in claims to victims of a fake investment scheme run by a former employee at its Kuching branch.

BSN has refunded 92.9% of claims in Kuching investment scam — MOF

US Treasuries surged — sending the US 10-year yield back below 5% — as investors sought shelter from tumbling share prices for companies leading the boom in spending on artificial intelligence (AI).

US 10-year yield falls below 5% as investors flock to safe havens

Asian shares fell on Friday as concerns over the enormous funding needs of artificial intelligence (AI) hammered tech and led to the biggest daily rally in Treasuries in more than three years, with investors fleeing to sovereign bonds and safe-haven currencies.

Asian shares wobble as tech rout boosts bonds, dents rate hike bets

Malaysia must strengthen gas supply security, invest in infrastructure and prepare for future demand to maintain a reliable and competitive energy system amid geopolitical uncertainty.

MyGAS 2026: Securing Malaysia’s gas future amid global uncertainty 

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 23): Foodie Media Bhd (KL:FOODIE) rose on Friday to extend a rebound from all-time lows thanks to a set of stronger-than-expected results at the social media content company.

Foodie Media extends rebound from all-time lows after results beat

(Oct 23):&nbsp;The Trump administration is seeking to restrict American investment in Chinese biotechnology companies, potentially complicating financial ties at a time when US drugmakers are increasingly turning to China for new medicines.

US proposes curbs on investment in Chinese biotech firms

Here's a heads up on what to look out for today.

YOUR DAY AHEAD: Oct 23, 2026 

(Oct 23): Oil prices were little changed in early Asian trade on Friday, after rising 4% to a five-month high in the previous session due to concern of further energy supply disruption after Houthi attacks on top exporter Saudi Arabia.

Oil little changed as supply concern lingers amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

(Oct 23):&nbsp;Wall Street shunned stocks as a technology rout and Middle East risks drove investors to the safety of bonds, reducing bets on another Federal Reserve rate hike in 2026.

Stocks fall as AI jitters ease bets on Fed hikes

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is expected to announce the dissolution of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly on Friday afternoon, paving the way for a state election.

SYDNEY/SAN FRANCISCO/BENGALURU (Oct 23): Sales of Apple's&nbsp;first folding phone, the iPhone Duo, began on Friday, with market watchers betting on whether the device can reinvent the small foldables market just like the iPhone did for smartphones.

Apple launches into foldable market as iPhone Duo sales begin

The 2% Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution rate payable by employers for non-Malaysian workers is relatively low, the Finance Ministry (MOF) said.

MOF: 2% EPF contribution rate for foreign workers relatively low

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 22): The remaining net financial burden borne by the government in relation to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) is estimated at RM20.1 billion, assuming no further recovery of funds or assets in the future.

MOF: Govt’s net financial burden related to 1MDB estimated at RM20.1 bil

Mortgage rates fell for the first time in nine weeks, providing little comfort to sellers facing the slowest US housing market in at least 25 years.

US mortgage rates decline for first time in nine weeks, to 7.32%

The proposed construction of the Madani Highway connecting Seremban-Kuala Pilah-Bahau is not currently in the Works Ministry’s (KKR) plans, according to the ministry.

Proposed Seremban-Kuala Pilah-Bahau highway not being planned — Works Ministry

YILAN/TAIPEI, Taiwan (Oct 23): Almost all of Taiwan shut down on Friday ahead of the arrival of Typhoon Champi, which is forecast to bring strong winds and torrential rain, though the storm is weakening and is not expected to make direct landfall on the island.

Taiwan shuts down ahead of Typhoon Champi, hundreds of flights cancelled

SEOUL (Oct 23): South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix&nbsp;said on Friday that it had suspended its review of a US initial public offering (IPO) for its Solidigm subsidiary, citing financial market volatility and share price trends.

SK Hynix says Solidigm suspends review of US IPO, citing market volatility

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 23): Mi Technovation Bhd (KL:MI) will report “stellar” third quarter results following robust guidance from its soon-to-be-listed semiconductor material unit, its most bullish analyst said.

SEOUL (Oct 23): The US armed forces have banned Chinese carmaker BYD's EVs from an air base in Japan due to security concerns, South Korea's Yonhap news reported on Friday, after Washington put the company on a list of enterprises it believes are aiding China's military.

US bans BYD from air base in Japan over security concern, news report says

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 23): A total of 16 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy air quality as at 9am on Thursday, with Johan Setia in Selangor registering the highest Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 160.

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