Organisations in Malaysia are increasing their reliance on the cloud. The cloud computing industry is projected to grow to US$3.7 billion (RM16.8 billion) by 2024. The government’s MyCovCloud initiative is aiming to migrate 80% of government data to its hybrid cloud service, ushering in a new reliance on the cloud by Malaysian users.

Protecting data in the cloud

Chatbots have captured the world’s attention. Artificial intelligence (AI) large language model (LLM) tools can take seconds what it would take a human hours, if not days, to write — such as student research papers, business press releases and even computer code. And while this supports the ever-...

Vigilance: While AI can boost coding velocity, it still requires human oversight and security testing

When Digital Edge interviewed YTL Communications CEO Wing K Lee last month, he spoke passionately about the capabilities of the Yes Wireless Fibre 5G portable broadband device, so we decided to put it to the test.

The device, launched in Penang last September, is the country’s first&nbs...

Tech In Review: Combining speed with flexibility

When the Covid-19 pandemic hit in 2020, most people became accustomed to spending hours on video conferencing platforms to adhere to social distancing protocols. But it did not take long before fatigue hit, leaving many yearning for a virtual experience other than looking at a screen with people’...

Concept To Creation: Drag-and-drop metaverse builder lowers barriers to entry

Innovation-driven businesses in Malaysia are booming but they are in need of financial support from investors and government subsidies to scale regionally and internationally. Given that start-ups and new ventures have limited tangible assets to use as collateral — which consequently makes these ...

Intellectual Property: Measuring the value of intangible assets

Here’s a nerdy conversation with a scary twist. A chemical engineer and an artificial intelligence (AI) prompt engineer walk into a bar that is full of cigarette smoke. The chemical engineer orders, “Give me 250ml H2O first.” The prompt engineer smiles, “Get me a glass of water.” The bartender sm...

Econ 4.0: Can you become a prompt engineer?

Making false or exaggerated motor claims is one of the most common types of automotive insurance fraud in the country, costing insurers RM1 billion in 2021 alone.

It is both costly and time-consuming to assess the authenticity of motor claims. But with the use of artificial intelligence...

Solutions: AI a game changer in combating automotive insurance fraud

As the Premier League (PL) season draws to an end, football fans are waiting to see who will lift the coveted trophy. While the teams are fighting it out on the field, fans have taken to showcasing their strategic prowess in video games such as the Fifa football simulation series, which is played...

Cover Story: Aiming to score in fantasy football

A recent robust discussion on a LinkedIn post I created prompted me to write this article. In the post, I shared a newspaper clipping of an article I had written in 1999 where I stated that Malaysia did not have enough funding and that we were losing our talents to Singapore because Singapore inv...

The Pitch Deck: Multi-stage funding necessary for unicorn creation

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C4IR Malaysia to accelerate green transition and digital transformation

To drive advancement of the digital economy in Malaysia, the government, in collaboration with the World Economic Forum (WEF), launched the Centre for the Fourt...

Bits + Bytes: A Miscellany of Technology

Today, an average person has the power to shape the world like never before with just a smartphone, thanks to the rise of the creator economy. This ecosystem of individuals who monetise their creativity and expertise through various online platforms is expected to generate about US$75 billion (RM333 billion) in revenue by next year.

The creator revolution: From side hustle to the mainstream

Insurance penetration in Malaysia is relatively low compared with other developing countries, with significant gaps in coverage, particularly in the areas of health and life insurance.

The traditional insurance structure has resulted in 90% of the population being underinsured. In 2020,...

Listicle: Breaking down barriers to insurance access

The mundane and the ordinary are getting a Wes Anderson-style makeover over social media, particularly on TikTok, with users posting snippets of their everyday lives in the American filmmaker’s eccentric, distinctive aesthetics.

Short videos flooding TikTok and Instagram — many of which...

Tech Fun: Turn your life into a Wes Anderson movie

As elevated costs of living continue to afflict consumers, Malaysia’s working population is growing increasingly frustrated. Overall, wages aren’t expected to keep pace with inflation, except for high-growth industries such as technology and manufacturing, according to Randstad’s 2023 Job Market ...

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