My previous article, “Why we must invest in the next semi­conductor frontier” (Issue 1645, Sept 21), explained why it makes sense for Malaysia to move into advanced packaging at a time when the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) is creating huge demand for increasingly powerful semicond...

My Say: What we’re really betting on with advanced semicon packaging

When the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti) decided to invest in semiconductor research and development (R&D) and capability-building, many critics pointed to how concentrated advanced packaging already is. Taiwan has the world’s most advanced packaging processes, and South Korea holds a commanding share of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) production. Malaysia, they said, is at zero. Why enter a race this far along? Why start running when the other runners are almost home?

My Say: Why we must invest in the next semiconductor frontier

As Malaysia stands on the threshold of a new era of global competitiveness, the concept of becoming an “innovation nation” has never been more relevant.

At its core, it represents a society where creativity, technology and knowledge converge to drive economic growth, solve societal chal...

Insight: Charting a path to becoming an innovation nation

As Malaysia stands at the crossroads of a pivotal energy transformation, the burgeoning potential of the hydrogen economy offers us a unique opportunity to redefine our energy landscape and contribute meaningfully to the global effort in decarbonisation. With Asia-Pacific poised to be the next hy...

My Say: Our strategic role in the emerging hydrogen economy

US President Donald Trump on Saturday called for Ukraine to replace its leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy and railed against Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil infrastructure, a day after announcing a diesel supply deal with Russia that drew a sharp rebuke from Zelenskiy.

Trump calls for replacing Ukraine's Zelenskiy in tussle over diesel deal with Russia

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 11): Penang’s ChinaHouse has always been a microcosm of coolness and creativity. But Men with Plants IV, happening until Nov 30 at its Art Space along Beach Street, has just upped the ante by quite a bit. 

Led by Fuan Wong, one of Malaysia’s most renowned glass ar...

Botany bay

The third attack this week on Riyadh's international airport on Saturday left at least 12 people dead and more than 300 wounded, Saudi authorities said, as Iran-backed Houthis escalated the campaign they launched this summer against the kingdom.

Houthi attack on Saudi airport kills 12, over 300 wounded, authorities say

Indonesia has confirmed that discussions with Malaysia are underway to detail the best form of cooperation to tackle forest and land fires that have triggered transboundary haze.

Haze: Malaysia, Indonesia discussing joint solutions

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 11): This week’s cover story takes us to the KLCC precinct. The prime residential market here has evolved beyond its expatriate base, with affluent Malaysians and regional investors now making up a larger share of demand. As competition from other prime locations grows, buyers are also becoming more selective.

KLCC finds a wider audience

1. EVERY national budget is a tightrope walk above a storm. I know this not from textbooks, but from long nights at the Ministry of Finance when I was the minister, staring at numbers that never quite add up to everything the nation needs. Every ringgit is debated and fought over. The relief a st...

Opinion: Budget 2027: A RM510 billion budget: Who really wins? 

Seventeen people, including three children, were killed in a Russian attack on the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia on Saturday, a day after US President Donald Trump announced a deal to lift sanctions on Russian diesel in a major setback for Kyiv.

Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia kills 17, a day after Trump eases diesel sanctions on Moscow

Police detained more than 2,000 protesters and the founder of the "Cockroach" youth movement in Delhi on Saturday as security forces locked down parts of the capital to thwart a rally demanding the resignation of India's election chief.

India detains thousands, locks down Delhi to foil election chief protest

The Johor government has decided to extend the closure of all schools and educational institutions in the state for five days, from Oct 12 to 16, due to the haze.

Johor extends closure of schools, educational institutions due to haze until Oct 16

The RM1.1 billion allocation to enhance the operational capabilities of law enforcement agencies, including the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), reflects the government's strong commitment to combating crime, including corruption, and strengthening national governance.

Budget 2027: RM1.1 bil allocation shows govt's commitment to combat corruption, crime and governance — MACC