French energy management and automation company Schneider Electric has opened a regional training centre in an attempt to help workers keep pace with technological advances in data centres and other industries across Asia-Pacific.

Schneider Electric opens regional centre to build technical skills

THERE are around 137 living languages spoken in Malaysia, depending on how you count them.

Commentary: From Manglish to Bahasa Rojak in one sentence: Is AI ready for real conversations?

It is that time of the year when browser tabs multiply, wish lists grow longer and finding the perfect holiday present starts feeling like a high-stakes task.

This year, for Digital Edge’s annual Christmas gift guide, we have everything from nerdy gadgets to workspace upgrades ...

Listicle: Tech the halls: The 2026 gift guide

Selangor is building a common digital architecture to connect its 12 local councils and state agencies for seamless data sharing. This follows an expenditure of about RM118 million on 60 smart city initiatives over the past five years.

The initiatives span four domains under the Smart S...

City Management: Selangor to place local councils on single digital framework

Artificial intelligence (AI) agents are moving beyond recommending products to making purchases, requiring payment systems that can verify consent, enforce spending limits and handle disputes.

In a Kuala Lumpur pilot, an AI agent booked and paid for a ride from the Kuala Lumpur Internat...

Solutions: Malaysia’s payment systems must prepare for AI-led purchases

Every new wave of technology brings fresh cybersecurity challenges. Agentic artificial intelligence (AI) is no exception.

Organisations are increasingly exploring how agentic AI can improve productivity, automate routine tasks and support faster decision-making. As adoption gathers pace...

Security: Agentic AI: The next challenge for cybersecurity

Malaysia’s first state-backed venture capital management corporation, PNSB Innovation Ventures Sdn Bhd (PIV), is bringing together state and private capital to help start-ups grow and support Selangor’s ambition to become a high-tech hub. PIV, the wholly-owned venture capital and private equity a...

Cover Story: PNSB targets RM150 mil for new tech venture

About one in 10 women surveyed in the Klang Valley reported having been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), according to a 2022 study published in Frontiers in Endocrinology, but the number of women affected could be higher.

PCOS is a common hormonal disorder characterised ...

Healthtech: Assistant medical officer builds free hormone health platform after her own PCOS experience

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Only a third of learners rate their AI readiness highly

Only 33% of Malaysian learners rate their artificial intelligence (AI) readiness highly, despite 77% feeling confident about entering the workforce, according to a report ...

Bits + Bytes: A Miscellany Of Technology

Malaysia’s push to become a regional data centre hub is putting pressure on its energy infrastructure, as new power generation and grid capacity take much longer to build than the facilities they are meant to support, according to experts.

Energy capacity struggles to keep pace with Malaysia’s data centre ambitions

BUDGET 2027 introduced more incentives for Malaysians and businesses to adopt artificial intelligence (AI), but as the government encourages wider use of the technology, it is also preparing legislation that could hold organisations accountable for how they use it.

Commentary: Malaysia's proposed AI law could make businesses accountable for the AI they use

AS Malaysia continues accelerating towards Industry 4.0 with investments into smart logistics and connected infrastructure, businesses are deploying more IoT devices than before. Adoption momentum is also building, with 78% of enterprises surveyed by Beecham Research either already using eSIMs for IoT or planning to do so. This is in addition to recent trial rollouts from Malaysian telcos, such as CelcomDigi's industrial 5G-enabled intelligent warehouse and U Mobile's 5G-IoT logistics, demonstrating how connected technologies are becoming increasingly integral to business operations.

Commentary: Why eSIM is becoming critical for Malaysia’s next phase of IoT growth

Amazon Web Services (AWS) will be training 445,000 government officers on its artificial intelligence (AI) tools under its newly launched Semarak AI Malaysia programme.

AWS to train 445,000 civil servants on AI tools under Semarak AI Malaysia

Big Tech’s hunger for electricity to run artificial intelligence (AI) could help pay for the clean energy the world needs, said Professor William Chueh, director of Stanford University’s Precourt Institute for Energy.

Big Tech’s appetite for power could pay for clean energy

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim should not bow to political pressure to dissolve Parliament ahead of schedule.

PM should not bow to pressure to dissolve Parliament — Loke

International Business Machines Corp (IBM) is ending immigration sponsorship for some roles in its largest division following a crackdown by the Trump administration on a visa programme that’s been a talent pipeline for the tech industry.

IBM to end immigration sponsorship for roles in biggest unit

Wall Street's main indices retreated on Tuesday, pausing a two-day rebound in tech shares, after a hotter-than-expected October inflation reading reinforced fears that the Federal Reserve could keep interest rates higher for longer.

Wall St falls as hot inflation data fuels rate-hike jitters

The Home Ministry (KDN) is ready to implement the High Court's decision ordering former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his six-year prison sentence under house arrest until Aug 23, 2028.

Najib's house arrest: Home Ministry ready to implement High Court ruling

NEWS: Najib arrives at Langgak Duta residence

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

Zetrix AI, Sunway REIT, Hup Seng, YNH Property, Favelle Favco, Critical Holdings, PMW, Kumpulan Kitacon, Advancecon & Jati Tinggi

A sport utility vehicle bearing Datuk Seri Najib Razak has arrived at his residence in Langgak Duta here, hours after the High Court issued a rectified order allowing the former prime minister to spend the rest of his jail time for siphoning RM42 million from SRC International Sdn Bhd under house arrest.

Najib arrives home at Langgak Duta to begin house arrest

Anthropic PBC is seeking a fully diluted valuation of about US$1.4 trillion (RM5.7 trillion) in its initial public offering (IPO), in a bid to make history as the first frontier artificial intelligence (AI) lab to go public.

Anthropic targets US$1.4 tril valuation in blockbuster IPO

Microsoft has been pressing the Trump administration to halt plans to bar Chinese imports of a key component used in artificial intelligence (AI) data centres, three people familiar with the situation said.

Microsoft said to press Trump to scuttle expected ban on Chinese data centre technology

Treasuries sank and traders solidified their bets that Federal Reserve officials will raise interest rates when they next meet in December after evidence of persistently hot US inflation.

US Treasuries drop as hot inflation backs December rate bets

The High Court heard on Tuesday that AirAsia had run its Free Seats campaign since 2015 without any problems, and only ran afoul with Malaysian Aviation Commission in late 2024.

AirAsia's Free Seats campaign ran for almost 10 years before flagged by Mavcom, court hears 

The Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) has filed an application at the High Court to study and review former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s house confinement order that had been issued by the court on Friday.

AG applies to High Court to rectify order on Najib’s release for house arrest

Datuk Seri Najib Razak is now legally allowed to serve the remainder of his SRC International Sdn Bhd jail sentence at his Jalan Langgak Duta home in Kuala Lumpur.

Court clears way for Najib to serve rest of SRC sentence at home

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Closer look at opaque deals at Zetrix AI’s lending arm MY EG Finance Technologies

HIS TIZA Pahang Sdn Bhd, a company linked to the crown prince of Pahang, has emerged as the second-largest shareholder of oil palm planter and timber firm Mentiga Corp Bhd (KL:MENTIGA).

Pahang crown prince-linked firm completes purchase of 30% Mentiga stake

The drawn out legal battle to wind up the corporate vehicle of the co-founders of glove manufacturing giant Supermax Corporation Bhd has been settled with &nbsp;Datuk Cheryl Tan Bee Geok receiving RM37,028,347.28, while estranged husband Datuk Seri Thai Kim Sim (Stanley Thai) getting RM32,536,556.58.

Supermax co-founders settle winding-up of investment vehicle via property disposal and debt repayment 

The High Court has granted VLA Architects Sdn Bhd an interim extension of a restraining order, until Jan 25, 2027, pending the hearing and full disposal of the main extension application in the winding-up proceedings of Maju Holdings Sdn Bhd.

High Court grants temporary restraining order extension to Maju Holdings in winding-up suit

YTL Power International Bhd (KL:YTLPOWR) fell on Tuesday amid renewed scrutiny of its data centre partner Nvidia Corp over espionage allegations.

YTL Power shares under selling pressure amid Nvidia scrutiny

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 10): Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) has until Wednesday (Nov 11) to disclose material information on its financial position, unpaid dividends and a series of governance and operational issues following a directive from Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd.

Zetrix faces Nov 11 deadline to disclose financial position under Bursa’s directive

The government has yet to receive evidence that Speedmatrix Sdn Bhd, the firm allegedly involved in the Nvidia spy affair scandal, violated Malaysian law, a minister said.

Malaysia yet to receive evidence on firm allegedly linked to Nvidia spy affair scandal — report

Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook announced that his resignation is now effective after Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s house arrest was cleared by the court.

Loke says resignation as transport minister effective immediately

UEM Sunrise Bhd (KL:UEMS) has officially launched MAIA Mont’Kiara, a luxury residential development with a gross development value of RM1.17 billion, on Tuesday (Nov 10). It soft-launched in late August this year and has achieved a 60% take-up rate since then.

UEM Sunrise officially launches RM1.17b MAIA Mont’Kiara with 60% take-up rate

OCBC Group said on Tuesday that it has been ranked the strongest bank in Singapore and the Asia-Pacific, and third globally, in The Asian Banker’s 2026 World’s 1,000 Strongest Banks ranking.

OCBC among top three strongest banks globally in The Asian Banker ranking

The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has urged Muslims to channel religious-related funds through parties authorised and recognised by the state Islamic religious council to ensure proper governance and accountability.

Sultan of Selangor reminds Muslims to channel religious funds via authorised bodies

Big Caring Group Bhd's initial public offering (IPO) was oversubscribed by 4.31 times under the Malaysian public portion, ahead of the pharmacy chain operator's listing on Bursa Malaysia's Main Market.

Big Caring IPO's public tranche oversubscribed 4.31 times

French energy management and automation company Schneider Electric has opened a regional training centre in an attempt to help workers keep pace with technological advances in data centres and other industries across Asia-Pacific.

Malaysia's palm oil stocks climbed to a record high in October, surpassing the previous peak set a month earlier, as another month of bumper output more than offset a rebound in exports.

Malaysia's October palm oil stocks hit new high as output rises

Malaysia’s relatively limited choice of locations for data centre development, coupled with rising operating costs, could affect its ability to compete with regional markets such as Thailand and Indonesia, industry players said.

Malaysia’s limited data centre locations, rising costs could weigh on competitiveness

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 10): Yinson Holdings Bhd (KL:YINSON) has clarified that it has not accepted either the proposed privatisation scheme or the terms of the proposal letter, which involves its major shareholders privatising the company at RM2.50 per share. &nbsp;

Yinson says it has not accepted the proposed privatisation scheme

Environmental impact assessments alone could take up to three years in Malaysia, underscoring the challenges renewable energy faces to meet rising demand.

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