Jana Marle-Zizkova has been in the data technology business for the past decade, operating out of Singapore and serving Asia-Pacific-based clients in places like Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Indonesia.

Most of the time, she deals mainly with men. And more often than not, she is th...

International Women’s Day: Equity for women in the tech space

The group, through its subsidiary Associate Partners Laboratories Sdn Bhd (APLSB) — which provides medical laboratory testing and analytical services, as well as biotechnology research and experimental development — has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with PAPA.

Nexgram to provide Covid-19 screening, quarantine management services for foreign workers 

The two brothers of the Shamsuddin family, Tan Sri Shahril Shamsuddin and Datuk Shahriman Shamsuddin of Sapura Holdings, have come forward to donate RM1 million to help fight the Covid-19 heath crisis.

The Edge Covid-19 funds touch RM19.2m

Giving SMEs a new voice

As the use of the internet continues to become more prevalent in one’s daily life, whether it is for personal or for business, having uninterrupted connectivity to the internet becomes a must. With Huawei’s new AirEngine Wi-Fi 6, everyone can now enjoy a seamless internet connectivity

Amp up with Huawei’s new AirEngine Wi-Fi 6

There needs to be better engagement between the creative economy and those who fund it if the arts in Malaysia are to grow in an effective and meaningful way, says Izan Satrina Mohd Sallehuddin, the founder of the Cultural Economy Development Agency (Cendana).

Facilitating conversations between the arts and business

Failure is part and parcel of the entrepreneurial game, but not many entrepreneurs are able to bounce back after they have experienced their first defeat, a case of “once bitten, twice shy”.

Jimmy Lee, co-founder and CEO of Foodie Box Group and an angel investor, is not one of those peo...

Entrepreneurship: The price of integrity, the value of kindness

Here’s a funny farming fable: An officer from the income tax department pays a visit to an old farmer in a rural community. “Show me the list of all your employees and how much you pay them,” he demands.

“There are four employees,” the farmer says. “One is a plant picker and cleaner; he...

Econ 4.0: Why focus on farming?

Vaults. These expansive metal chambers are arguably the most recognisable trope of any self-respecting crime caper. And yet, for all the intrigue their imagery stirs, big screen bank vaults do not exactly inspire a sense of security as they seem to be constantly broken into with unerring ease.

Family Businesses: Safekeeping keepsakes

The future of agriculture will not only involve farmers but technology players as well. This will be essential especially in urban areas, where space is scarce but demand for fresh food is high.

To accelerate this revolution, Sunway Innovation Labs (iLabs) is launching Sunway FutureX Fa...

Agritech: Creating an innovative ecosystem for urban farming

In March, Aemulus Holdings Bhd was at its lowest ebb. The company, which specialises in semiconductor testing equipment, had a problem collecting payments from its customers in China and it was running out of money.

“Back in November 2019, the first thing I told my chief financial offic...

Cover Story: Coming out of the dark

The Musang King durian had its genome sequenced for the first time in 2017. The findings, which also identified the genes responsible for the fruit’s pungent odour, were published in a leading international journal and covered by news portals globally.

The research was done out of Singa...

Cutting Edge: Genome sequencing for all

The potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) is endless. Inference Tech Sdn Bhd CEO Izad Che Muda discovered this during his time as chief technology officer of Aerodyne Group, a provider of drone-based enterprise solutions.

This is because at Aerodyne, he was...

AI: Using AI to address worker safety, potholes and prescriptions

ScaleUp Malaysia has entered into an exclusive partnership with Quest Ventures, a Singapore-based venture capital firm, to help top Malaysian start-ups scale their businesses regionally. The partnership will bring in a foreign direct investment deal into Malaysia worth US$1 million (RM4.15 million) to develop and grow Malaysian start-ups.

ScaleUp Malaysia partners Quest Ventures to nurture Malaysian startups

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 7): The Socio-Economic Research Centre (SERC) is sanguine on the outlooks of Malaysia’s services, manufacturing and construction sectors in 2024.

SERC optimistic on services, manufacturing and construction sectors in 2024

EXCITEMENT about Malaysia’s energy transition has certainly spilled over to Tenaga Nasional Bhd, the sole party involved in electricity transmission and distribution. And that has investment analysts even more upbeat about the prospects of the utility stock, in addition to its improved balance sh...

Cover Story: Ballooning capex not dampening investor interest 

CIMB Bank Bhd has launched a new online personal loan scheme called the Cash Plus Personal Loan Account 2 Support Facility for eligible members of the Employee Provident Fund (EPF), with a low introductory interest rate of 4.5% per annum.

CIMB Bank launches online loan scheme backed by EPF Account 2

THE one key task, which is also a tough challenge, that Tenaga Nasional Bhd CEO Datuk Seri Baharin Din’s predecessors did not have to face is addressing the utility group’s greenhouse gas emissions.

Like many energy companies globally, including its peer Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas...

Cover Story: Exploring unconventional ways to net zero emissions

theedgemalaysia.com highlighted three stocks with positive momentum and three stocks with negative momentum at Bursa Malaysia's afternoon close on Thursday.

GFM Services, Kinergy Advancement, Hektar REIT, Sunzen Biotech, UOA REIT, Minetech Resources

Market watchers have maintained their "buy" ratings on Gamuda Bhd, as they expect the engineering and construction group to deliver strong quarters ahead for the financial year ending July 31, 2024 (FY2024), on the back of a record-high order book and unbilled sales.

Analysts maintain 'buy' on Gamuda, expect strong quarters ahead on high order book, unbilled sales

AT Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s new headquarters — a green building on the site where its previous office stood in Pantai Hill, Kuala Lumpur — Datuk Seri Baharin Din is relaxed and chatty during his conversation with The Edge, compared with his maiden interview three years ago when he was appointed pres...

Cover Story: Tenaga sees energy transition in a new light

Lawyers of two accused, who had been found guilty of murdering deputy public prosecutor (DPP) Datuk Anthony Kevin Morais, told the Court of Appeal on Thursday that there is no evidence to suggest that their clients were involved in his death.

Kevin Morais murder: Duo involved in kidnapping, hiding evidence at best, say lawyers

Bursa Malaysia saw broad-based losses at the midday break on Thursday, led by energy-related stocks as oil markets tumbled.

Bursa broadly lower with losses led by energy stocks as oil tumbles

China’s investment-grade credit offers value and will outperform US peers in 2024 thanks to favourable technicals and higher carry, according to Citigroup Global Markets Inc.

Citi boosts China high-grade debt outlook, sees value versus US

Main Market debutant CPE Technology Bhd opened at 90 sen on Thursday, a 17 sen or 15.89% discount over its initial public offering (IPO) price of RM1.07, with an opening volume of 6.31 million shares.&nbsp;

CPE Technology off to lacklustre Main Market debut, drops 16%

Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) Research has downgraded the property sector to “neutral”, and said it had turned less bullish on the sector, as it expects billings to normalise, while sales and launches should see a more moderate growth ahead.

HLIB downgrades property sector to 'neutral'; top picks Sunway, OSK, IOI Properties and SimeProp

Bursa Malaysia saw broad-based losses at the midday break on Thursday, led by energy-related stocks as oil markets tumbled.

A gauge of global equities rose on Wednesday following consecutive declines to start the week, while longer-dated US&nbsp;Treasury yields fell after economic data kept afloat expectations the Federal Reserve (Fed) has leeway to cut rates next year.

Stocks edge up, 10-year Treasury yield falls as rate cut timing weighed

With Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s unity government hitting the one-year mark, 2024 will be the time for stakeholders to closely monitor Putrajaya’s execution of promised reforms, according to Socio-Economic Research Centre executive director Lee Heng Guie.&nbsp;

2024 time for unity government to execute reforms; 'moderate probability' of US recession, says economist

Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD), taking aim at a burgeoning market dominated by Nvidia Corp, unveiled new so-called accelerator chips that it said will be able to run artificial intelligence (AI) software faster than rival products.

AMD CEO debuts Nvidia chip rival, gives eye-popping forecast

Former attorney general (AG) Tan Sri Mohamed Apandi Ali has filed five questions of law in his motion for leave to appeal against the dismissal of his defamation suit against Tan Sri Lim Kit Siang over the DAP stalwart's Facebook post on the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) fiasco.

Ex-AG poses five questions of law while seeking to reinstate RM10m defamation suit against Kit Siang

RHB Retail Research said Wellcall Holdings Bhd is set to propel higher, surpassing the RM1.69 breakout level, on a strong trading volume, printing a new high.

Wellcall set to propel higher, says RHB Retail Research

US&nbsp;stocks ended down on Wednesday, pulled lower by megacaps and energy shares as signs of a cooling jobs market reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) could start cutting interest rates early next year.

Wall St ends lower as investors weigh fresh employment data

Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has confirmed that existing highway concessionaires will still have the rights to collect toll charges as per agreements with the government that are still in force, despite the development of the multi-lane free-flow (MLFF) project by a private firm.

Highway concessionaires to retain toll collection rights despite MLFF project development, says Nanta

Prime Minister&nbsp;Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday said that there should be no more excuses for delays in the development of projects&nbsp;for the people of Sabah, especially pertaining to water and electricity supply, as well as the&nbsp;Pan Borneo Highway.

No more excuses for project delays in Sabah, says Anwar

Lawyers of two accused, who had been found guilty of murdering deputy public prosecutor (DPP) Datuk Anthony Kevin Morais, told the Court of Appeal on Thursday that there is no evidence to suggest that their clients were involved in his death.

The Software Alliance (BSA) has urged the Malaysian government to act on software copyright protections, following the discovery of illegitimate software use in the design and engineering of a railway project in Malaysia.

BSA urges Putrajaya to act after illegitimate software used in design and engineering of railway project

China’s imports unexpectedly shrank in November from a Covid-hit period one year ago, dashing hopes domestic demand would rebound from a low base to spur growth in the nation’s slowing economy. &nbsp;

China’s surprise import contraction sparks worries over demand

CGS-CIMB Securities has maintained its "add"&nbsp;rating and target price of 85 sen for wellness company DXN Holdings Bhd, which produces health products and dietary supplements and others. &nbsp;&nbsp;

CGS-CIMB remains bullish on DXN amid China expansion plans

The structural transformation of Axiata Group Bhd’s Indonesian subsidiaries&nbsp;XL&nbsp;Axiata&nbsp;and Link Net to become&nbsp;ServeCo&nbsp;and&nbsp;FibreCo&nbsp;leaders may&nbsp;require&nbsp;substantial&nbsp;funding, which Axiata may&nbsp;seek&nbsp;from potential investors in future to fund the growth plans, said Kenanga Research.&nbsp;

Axiata may seek potential investors for Link Net fibre expansion, says Kenanga Research

Bursa Malaysia slid further on Thursday, as Wall Street declined overnight.

At 9.09am, the FBM KLCI had given up 0.51 point&nbsp;to&nbsp;1,445.31, from Wednesday's close at 1,445.82.

Bursa makes soft opening following Wall St retreat

The TRX City Park officially opened to the public last Wednesday (Nov 29). It is located on the rooftop of The Exchange TRX lifestyle hub and retail mall, and covers 10 acres (4.05 hectares). The retail component is part of The Exchange TRX mixed-development that sits on 17 acres and is developed by TRX City Sdn Bhd and Lendlease.&nbsp;

TRX City Park open to public from Nov 29

RHB Retail Research said MCE Holdings Bhd is set for a strong uptrend, as it broke above the RM1.97 recent high, accompanied by high trading volume.

MCE Holdings set for strong uptrend, says RHB Retail Research

President Joe Biden moved to forgive US$4.8 billion (RM22.42 billion) in student loans Wednesday, providing relief to more than 80,000 borrowers including public sector employees and Americans who have been repaying their federal debts for decades.

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