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Malaysia’s workforce is evolving rapidly, thanks to technology and globalisation. Key sectors like technology, healthcare and financial services are driving demand for specialised skills such as artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and data analytics.

Adapting to tech and talent demands

In the era of artificial intelligence (AI), where narratives are often shaped by external forces, Malaysia must assert its autonomy to protect its cultural identity and shape its future in the technology.

“Alarmingly, in the fully digital sphere that we live in, 30% of all new content c...

Spotlight: Defying the AI black box

In the rapidly evolving world of tech and innovation, Malaysia has made strides but still grapples with inclusivity. Ranked 114th in the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2024, the country is far from gender parity, especially in tech entrepreneurship. Women make up a small fraction...

Empowering Growth: Malaysia needs gender-inclusive tech start-up ecosystem

The pandemic reshaped business operations and, three years after the Movement Control Orders (MCOs), its impact remains significant — especially in the surge in remote and flexible working. To cater for this growing trend, co-working spaces have emerged in greater numbers, providing open and adap...

Spaces: Where collaboration meets flexibility

Cross-border payments have emerged as the fastest-growing segment for Touch ‘n Go eWallet (TNG eWallet) in the past 12 to 24 months, surpassing all projections, according to Alan Ni, CEO of TNG Digital Sdn Bhd (TNGD).

This comes as a surprise given the inherent challenges of cross-borde...

Transactions: Enabling seamless cross-border transactions

The traditional insurance claims process, reliant on human inspections and subjective assessments, often faces delays and inconsistencies, frustrating stakeholders and increasing costs. Prudential plc is tackling these challenges with artificial intelligence (AI), aiming to streamline claims, cut...

Automation: Streamlining insurance workflow with AI

Malaysia is experiencing a data centre (DC) boom, ranking No 2 in Asean for live DCs with 280 operational, 159 under construction and a staggering 766 in the pipeline.

DC investments made up 76% of all digital investments approved from 2021 to early 2024, amounting to RM123.5 billion. K...

Solutions: Banking on cloud

The phrase “take a Grab” has become ubiquitous in most major cities in Malaysia and much of the region, reflecting the company’s dominance in the e-hailing space. Since it acquired Uber’s Southeast Asia operations six years ago, Grab Holdings Inc has enjoyed the biggest market share, solidifying ...

Cover Story: E-hailing market heats up with fresh competition

Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have blurred the line between human and machine interactions, underscoring the growing need to verify human identity in the digital world. As AI continues to evolve, ensuring that users are indeed humans becomes essential to prevent the misuse and expl...

Authentication: Bot or human?

Since its introduction in Malaysia’s 2013 education blueprint, STEM — science, technology, engineering and mathematics — has been the cornerstone of the nation’s academic priorities.

The objective was clear, to equip students with the technical skills demanded by a tech-centric economy....

Education: Shaping tech talent with the arts and STEM

(Dec 8): The leader of South Korea’s ruling People Power Party (PPP) leader said on Sunday that Prime Minister Han Duck-soo will manage the nation’s affairs, as the country deals with the fallout from a political crisis sparked by President Yoon Suk Yeol’s bungled martial law. 
The party will prepare an orderly exit plan for Yoon, PPP leader Han Dong-hoon said in a prepared statement after meeting with the prime minister.&nbsp;

South Korea’s ruling party vows ‘orderly exit’ for Yoon

KOTA TINGGI (Dec 8): The Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) into the handling of matters related to the sovereignty of Batu Puteh (also known as Pedra Branca), Middle Rocks, and South Ledge was conducted to examine the decision not to pursue a review of the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) ruling.&nbsp;

Batu Puteh RCI conducted to examine decision not to pursue review of ICJ ruling — defence minister

BUTTERWORTH (Dec 8): The Ministry of Education (MOE) has taken note of the proposal to restore the original name of Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SJKC) Tun Omar Ong Yoke Lin, in Dengkil, Selangor, which was changed to SJKC Gamuda Cove.

Fadhlina: MOE takes note of proposal to restore school’s name to SJKC Tun Omar Ong Yoke Lin

(Dec 8): The US&nbsp;government has approved the export of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips to a Microsoft-operated facility in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of the company's highly-scrutinised partnership with Emirati AI firm G42, Axios reported on Saturday (Dec 7), citing two people familiar with the deal.

US clears export of advanced AI chips to UAE under Microsoft deal, Axios says

(Dec 8):&nbsp;Ant Group Co’s president Cyril Han will take on the role of chief executive officer (CEO) from March 2025.

Ant Group president Cyril Han to assume CEO role from March 2025

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 8): The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has the potential to be a huge catalyst to spur economic growth, innovation and connectivity in the Asia Pacific, said Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

RCEP has potential to strengthen regional economies — Ismail Sabri 

PUTRAJAYA (Dec 8): The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has introduced the Guidelines on Information and Network Security for the Communications and Multimedia Industry (INSG) to enhance the information and network security and resiliency of the communications and multimedia industry in the country.

MCMC introduces guidelines on info and network security to strengthen cybersecurity

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 8): The government will continue to give affirmation to social media platform providers&nbsp;to take action based on the set age limit guidelines.

Fahmi: Social media platforms must enforce age limit guidelines strictly

PHNOM PENH (Dec 8): Cambodia and Sarawak have expressed their intentions to enhance commercial relations and leverage key economic sectors between the two resource-rich states.

Sarawak, Cambodia exploring economic, commercial synergy

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 8): Malaysia emphasised fairness and security in global trade and called for timely World Trade Organization (WTO) reforms, including restoring the dispute-settlement mechanism and promoting inclusive dialogue to address concerns, especially from developing nations.

Malaysia calls for WTO reforms to restore fairness and security in global trade

(Dec 8):&nbsp;VinFast Auto Ltd’s new electric-vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant in Vietnam’s central province of Ha Ting will start operating by July next year, according to an emailed statement.&nbsp;

VinFast’s new EV plant to start operation in Vietnam by July 2025

(Dec 8):&nbsp;UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia this week, in a push to get a free trade deal with Gulf countries over the line.&nbsp;

UK’s Starmer to push for Gulf trade deal on UAE, Saudi trip

(Dec 8): Allianz SE has temporarily halted talks with Amundi SA over combining its Allianz Global Investors (AGI)&nbsp;asset management arm with the French company.

Allianz pauses talks with Amundi over control of asset manager — Bloomberg

SUNGAI BESAR (Dec 8): The government is working to establish nine permanent evacuation centres (PPK), to mitigate the damage to schools that were being used as temporary evacuation centres (PPS) during the disaster.

Floods: One permanent evacuation centre to be established in each high-risk state, says Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 8): The Malaysian Communications and Multimemdia Commission (MCMC) is preparing to deal with coverage problems in flood-affected areas during the second wave expected to start on Sunday.&nbsp;

Fahmi: MCMC ready to handle telecommunications issues due to second wave floods

PUTRAJAYA (Dec 8): Malaysia is closely monitoring the evolving situation in Syria and its potential implications for regional stability.

Ministry closely monitors situation in Syria, prioritises safety of Malaysians there

The phrase “take a Grab” has become ubiquitous in most major cities in Malaysia and much of the region, reflecting the company’s dominance in the e-hailing space. Since it acquired Uber’s Southeast Asia operations six years ago, Grab Holdings Inc has enjoyed the biggest market share, solidifying ...

ACCRA (Dec 8): Ghana's former president John Dramani Mahama has staged a political comeback by winning the West African nation's presidential election after his rival Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia conceded defeat on Sunday.

Ghana's former president Mahama wins election

Cross-border payments have emerged as the fastest-growing segment for Touch ‘n Go eWallet (TNG eWallet) in the past 12 to 24 months, surpassing all projections, according to Alan Ni, CEO of TNG Digital Sdn Bhd (TNGD).

This comes as a surprise given the inherent challenges of cross-borde...

In the era of artificial intelligence (AI), where narratives are often shaped by external forces, Malaysia must assert its autonomy to protect its cultural identity and shape its future in the technology.

“Alarmingly, in the fully digital sphere that we live in, 30% of all new content c...