The unit cost of artificial intelligence tokens, the smallest unit of data processed by an artificial intelligence (AI) model, has plummeted since 2023. Yet across the corporate landscape, chief financial officers and engineering leaders are facing unexpected AI invoice shocks.

Over the...

Digital Intelligence: The tokenmaxxing trap: Why cheaper AI is blowing up enterprise budgets

The agricultural sector must transition from intuition-based farming to data-driven Agriculture 5.0, using deep tech like AI, IoT sensors, and drones to address climate change, labor shortages, and rising food production needs driven by population growth.

Digital Intelligence: From guesswork to ground truth: The deep tech revolution in modern agriculture

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the field of surgery. AI-powered applications are now working alongside surgeons as indispensable partners, using vast datasets and advanced algorithms to provide real-time, life-saving insights. This technology isn’t just reshaping surgical procedu...

Digital Intelligence: Beyond the human hand: The rise of AI in surgery

The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution presents a critical dilemma: How do businesses leverage its immense power to drive profitability without compromising environmental responsibility and ethical integrity? The solution lies in consciously integrating AI as a twin-turbo engine, simultaneou...

Digital Intelligence: The AI advantage: Twin turbo for profit and purpose

The robots are coming! Or so the headlines scream. The rapid, almost dizzying advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has plunged the world into a fervent debate.

At the heart of this discourse lies a question that touches every individual, every industry and every segment of societ...

Digital Intelligence: AI’s impact on jobs: Evolution not extinction

Imagine the possibilities: A small and medium enterprise (SME) involved in fashion in Malaysia cut customer service calls by 40% and boosted satisfaction by 25% after adopting AI chatbots and sentiment analysis tools. Likewise, a logistics firm leveraged AI for supply chain forecasting — reducing...

Digital Intelligence: AI-driven digital strategies can transform SMEs

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant vision of the future; it’s a driving force in today’s global economy. PwC estimates AI could contribute US$15.7 trillion by 2030, a figure that surpasses the combined gross domestic product of India and China today.

Businesses that fai...

Digital Intelligence: The algorithmic edge: How AI is reshaping the business landscape

The 20th-century Cold War was defined by nuclear weapons. Today, a new cold war is being waged, with artificial intelligence (AI) as the ultimate weapon. The stakes are arguably even higher, as nations compete for control of a technology that promises to redefine our world.

The global AI race: The new Cold War

Stocks rose in late hours as SpaceX reported solid earnings fueled by a big jump in its artificial-intelligence business.

Stocks climb in late hours after SpaceX’s earnings

Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said highly classified public-sector data is prohibited from being stored in cloud environments, which allow data to be kept and accessed over the internet.

Gobind: Highly classified public-sector data barred from cloud storage

Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Tuesday:

SD Guthrie, MISC, Yinson, Gamuda, Zetrix AI, LYC Healthcare, Computer Forms, Bus Cap, South Malaysia Industries 

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's answers in Parliament on Tuesday had avoided the key issue of alleged enforcement agency collusion with a purported "corporate mafia", said Bersama leader Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli.

PM avoided core issue of 'corporate mafia' allegations, says Rafizi

China's commerce ministry on Tuesday criticised a US government order banning Chinese AI model DeepSeek from federal agency IT systems, saying it harmed Chinese firms' interests and disregarded understandings reached by the countries' leaders.

China says US' DeepSeek ban disregards Xi-Trump consensus

The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) will allocate RM150 million from 2026 to 2030 to repair and upgrade public toilets managed by local authorities (PBTs).

KPKT to allocate RM150m for public toilet upgrades from 2026 to 2030

Wall Street's main indices climbed on Tuesday as healthcare stocks hit a record high and easing oil prices boosted investor sentiment, while markets continued to stabilise following last week's technology-led sell-off.

Wall Street gains as healthcare stocks rally, oil prices fall

Pending sales of existing US homes fell to a record low in September as high mortgage rates continued to weigh on demand.

US pending home sales plunged in September to a record low

South Malaysia Industries Bhd (KL:SMI) has succeeded in its bid to remove six directors nominated by a substantial shareholder after the High Court quashed the Securities Commission Malaysia’s (SC) approval of their appointment.

South Malaysia Industries wins court battle to remove 6 directors picked by major shareholder and approved by SC

Overnight curfews in violence-hit zones of France's biggest cities helped bring respite from the nation's worst unrest in years, the government said, ahead of more protests planned for the weekend.

Curfews help calm France but more protests planned

Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has warned members of the Selangor royal family against exploiting their royal status to deceive others for personal gain.

Selangor sultan warns royal family against abusing status for personal gain

Gamuda Bhd (KL:GAMUDA) has signed an agreement with the Perak government to develop and operate the Northern Perak Water Supply Scheme, which will transfer up to 1,500 million litres per day (MLD) of raw water from Sungai Perak to Bukit Merah Dam.

Gamuda signs agreement with Perak government for 1,500 million litres per day water supply scheme

Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) managing director Wong Thean Soon (TS Wong) has offloaded another 3.13 million shares, bringing his stake down to 1.85%.&nbsp; 
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Zetrix AI MD TS Wong's stake down to 1.85% 

South Malaysia Industries Bhd (KL:SMI) has succeeded in its bid to remove six directors nominated by a substantial shareholder after the High Court quashed the Securities Commission Malaysia’s (SC) approval of their appointment.&nbsp;

Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate announcements that made the headlines on Tuesday:&nbsp; 
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Iskandar Malaysia is now focusing on high-value investments and strengthening the regional economic ecosystem after recording total investments of RM525.26 billion since its establishment 20 years ago. 
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Iskandar Malaysia records RM525.26 bil in investments, shifts towards high-value growth

Civil service pensions manager Retirement Fund (Incorporated) (KWAP) has sold 11.4 million shares in CTOS Digital Bhd (KL:CTOS) amid a small rebound in the credit reporting agency's share price.

KWAP sells RM4.1 mil worth of CTOS Digital shares 

Property developer Magna Prima Bhd (KL:MAGNA) proposes to change its name to Hallson Group Bhd, subject to shareholders’ approval.

Magna Prima proposes name change to Hallson Group

Alphabet's Google said on Tuesday its cloud services in the UK were back up after an hours-long outage that disrupted several financial firms and public-sector websites.

Google Cloud outage in UK eases after impacting digital banks, public sector websites

Hilton Worldwide plans to transfer its stock listing from the NYSE to Nasdaq, the hotel operator said on Tuesday, as companies increasingly view the tech-heavy exchange as a way to boost visibility among growth-focused investors.

Hilton to move stock listing to Nasdaq

Bus Cap Bhd (KL:BUSCAP) has entered into a deal with Starcharge Energy Sdn Bhd to explore electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and related services in Malaysia, as the bus manufacturer seeks to diversify beyond vehicle production.

Bus Cap teams up with StarCharge to venture into EV charging infrastructure

Net profit growth at China's CATL slowed sharply in the third quarter, hit by fierce competition in the electric vehicle battery market as China's auto sales growth cooled.

China's CATL 3Q profit growth slowest in nearly two years as competition intensifies

New US residential construction declined in September to a four-month low and building permits for single-family homes slid, highlighting a struggling housing market. 
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US housing starts fall to one of the worst paces since pandemic

ACE Market-bound RedPlanet Bhd saw higher contributions from its main information communications technology (ICT) segment as the group posted a 22.1% increase in net profit to RM6.33 million for the financial year ended June 30, 2026 (FY2026).

ACE Market-bound RedPlanet’s FY2026 net profit rises 22%

LYC Healthcare Bhd (KL:LYC) has managed to delay its delisting from the ACE Market pending an appeal with Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd.&nbsp;

LYC Healthcare delisting deferred pending Bursa appeal 

Wall Street's main indices climbed on Tuesday as healthcare stocks hit a record high and easing oil prices boosted investor sentiment, while markets continued to stabilise following last week's technology-led sell-off.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's answers in Parliament on Tuesday had avoided the key issue of alleged enforcement agency collusion with a purported "corporate mafia", said Bersama leader Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli.

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 20): Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) has denied any involvement in the Registrar of Societies’ (RoS) decision to cancel the registration of Perikatan Nasional (PN) Tuesday.

PKR secretary general Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh described as defamatory the allegation by Parti Pejuang...

Fuziah slams Mukhriz, demands apology over alleged plan to deregister Perikatan 

General Electric Co raised its full-year outlook amid strong aircraft engine demand, in a sign that air travel has yet to retreat despite resurgent jet fuel prices.&nbsp;&nbsp;Adjusted earnings will be US$8 to US$8.10 a share this year, up from a prior range of US$7.65 to US$7.85, the company said as it reported third-quarter earnings on Tuesday.&nbsp;

GE lifts outlook as air travel boom shrugs off fuel costs

Handal Energy Bhd’s (KL:HANDAL) external auditor resigned on Monday after the company indicated its intention to appoint a replacement, with the board expressing dissatisfaction over the progress of an audit that has delayed its annual report for nearly six months.

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