Inequality in the workplace is a tale as old as time. Inequality across genders, ethnicities and beliefs remains a significant challenge in the country, says Randstad’s Employer Brand Research Report. But adding to these issues is a new form of inequality — generational disparity.

Reforming the workplace

Concerns over taste and nutrition have led some consumers to shun prepared meals for takeout, which can be a costly and unhealthy habit. To change the perception of frozen meal kits, Meals in Minutes seeks to make cooking more convenient for busy individuals and offer quick, efficient solutions f...

Takeout: From fridge to fork

Microsoft announced Wave 2 of Microsoft 365 Copilot, an update to its generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool that introduces new features focused on work productivity and collaboration on Sept 16.

One of the new feature is Copilot Pages, a platform that creates a persistent collab...

Rollout: Microsoft launches new productivity-boosting AI features

Cybercriminals continue to target healthcare services, which can cripple critical infrastructure and services. In 2024, Cybersecurity Malaysia reported 2,518 security incidents including spam, fraud, malicious attempts and intrusion, among many others. A cybersecurity report by the National ICT A...

Toolkit: Cyber threats loom over healthcare industry

After more than 80 years in the making, artificial intelligence (AI) has finally reached a point of inflection with the advent of generative AI. Gen AI can redefine industries, reshape the labour market and challenge the capabilities of both individuals and corporations.

As we navigate ...

Ideas: Gen AI: A call to action for policymakers

The creative industry was one of the first few that global tech leaders said would be made redundant when generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) came into existence. After a couple of years, creative roles across industries seem to be unaffected or, at most, to have gone through a phase of r...

Q&A: Gen AI setting new job standards for creative industry

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 offers a seamless blend of speed and versatility, delivering meaningful upgrades for both casual use and productivity. Whether for work or play, it effortlessly fits into everyday life.

While the Fold 5 felt like it made small subtle changes to address the sh...

Tech In Review: Performance meets practicality

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MDEC opens applications for 2024 digital grants

The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has announced the opening of applications for three key grants: the Digital Content Grant (DCG) for 2024/2025, the Malaysia Digital Ca...

Bits + Bytes: A Miscellany of Technology

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) has emerged as an instrument for financial inclusion, by providing simplified and often instantaneous credit approval. Yet, concerns have been raised about the overextension of credit to less financially literate populations.

This is because the integration of ...

Issues: Breaking down instant gratification

During many conversations with business owners, one thing has become quite apparent in today’s job landscape. Just showing up to work isn’t enough anymore, and even traditional businesses are starting to realise that their incumbent workforce may be becoming outdated — at least from a skill set p...

Upskilling: Are new technologies making traditional employee skills obsolete?

Malaysia made history at the Hangzhou Asian Games in China last year, securing a silver medal — its first ever for e-sports — in the Arena of Valor competition. This achievement was followed by an invitation to a prestigious pro league with a US$10 million (RM43.3 million) prize pool. Despite sur...

Gaming: Levelling up

Gone are the days when scammers relied on basic editing software like Adobe Photoshop, which itself is rapidly becoming a relic of the past as we enter the era of deepfakes — hyper-realistic videos generated using artificial intelligence (AI) that are capable of deceiving even the most discerning...

Cybersecurity: Beyond the naked eye

In April 2022, Bank Negara Malaysia issued five digital banking licences, signalling a step towards financial inclusion in the country. Three of the digital banks — AEON Bank (M) Bhd, GX Bank Bhd and Boost Bank Bhd — have since launched their platforms, saying they aim to cater to the underserved...

Cover Story: Banking for the underserved 

Malaysia’s emergence as a data centre hub brings significant environmental challenges, particularly since the country relies on electricity generated from fossil fuels.

“Data centres are significant consumers of energy. Managing this consumption efficiently is vital to both operational ...

Sustainability: Balancing growth with green innovations

Australia has long been synonymous with world-class education and its main cities have consistently ranked among the most liveable in the world. Sydney, the capital of New South Wales, and Melbourne, the capital city of Victoria, are among some of the best student cities globally.

Taking on the global cities of Sydney + Melbourne

Taman Subang Ria: A Lush Oasis in Subang Jaya Where Nature and Community Thrive

It was a momentous occasion for HSBC as we commemorated our 140-year anniversary in Malaysia with distinguished guests, including YAB Dato' Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim, the Prime Minister of Malaysia. The celebration in Kuala Lumpur, which brought together key stakeholders and longstanding customers, reinforced the country's significance in our ASEAN expansion strategy.

140 Years and Beyond with Malaysia

Chinese hackers accessed the networks of US broadband providers and obtained information from systems that the federal government uses for court-authorised wiretapping, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday.

Chinese hackers breached US court wiretap systems, WSJ reports

France's TotalEnergies is considering a move into trading copper, expanding its oil trading operations into metals to capitalise on the global energy transition, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.

TotalEnergies considers foray into copper trading — report

More than 180 years of horse racing came to an end in Singapore on Saturday, as the Singapore Turf Club hosted its final race day before its track is handed back to the government to provide land for new homes.

Singapore ends 181 years of horse racing to make way for homes

Vietnam reported its strongest economic growth in two years in the quarter to end-September, as strong exports and industrial production and rising foreign investment offset the effects last month of Asia's strongest typhoon so far this year.

Vietnam quarterly growth hits two-year high on exports, investment

The development of stronger cyber security infrastructure as well as tax relief incentives for companies that invest in digital infrastructure are among aspects that the government is expected to focus on in Budget 2025.

Infrastructure development, tax relief needed to boost cyber security — experts 

Malaysia should prioritise investments in agricultural technology (agritech) in Budget 2025 to attract diverse investors, particularly family offices, said an economist.

Priotitise agritech investments under Budget 2025 to draw high-net-worth investors — economist

Italian energy company Eni is in talks with Japan on supplying the country with liquefied natural gas (LNG), Cristian Signoretto, Eni's director for global gas and LNG portfolio, told reporters on the sidelines of a conference on Sunday.

Italy's Eni in talks with Japan on supplying LNG, executive says