PETALING JAYA (Oct 11): Gamuda Bhd (KL:GAMUDA) has launched the Gamuda AI Academy aimed at cultivating the local talent pool for artificial intelligence (AI) to support Malaysia’s digital transformation.

Gamuda AI Academy opens courses for AI coding

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 

GRANTS

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

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

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?

A total of 7,448 job placements for Sabah residents have been successfully implemented as of Sept 27, thanks to various efforts by the government through the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) and other involved agencies.

Hajiji: Over 7,000 jobs created for Sabah residents

China is studying further trade measures against Taiwan, China's Ministry of Commerce said on Saturday, two days after Beijing denounced a speech by Taiwan President Lai Ching-te.

China threatens Taiwan with more trade measures after denouncing president's speech

China urged the European Union on Saturday not to conduct separate negotiations over the price of China-made electric vehicles sold in the EU, warning that this would "shake the foundations" of bilateral tariff negotiations.

China warns EU against separate electric vehicle price negotiations

Executives of some of Britain’s most valuable and fast-growing financial technology firms warned the Labour government that London could fall behind in the fintech world if the UK fails to address some of the industry’s key concerns, including the challenges they see with share listings and regulators’ speed in decision-making.

UK’s fintech darlings push govt to back growth, IPO dreams

Hong Kong’s leader is set to announce measures to bolster the city’s standing as a global financial hub when he makes a key policy address next week, the South China Morning Post reported, citing unidentified sources.

HK’s Lee to unveil steps to boost financial hub role, SCMP says

The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (KPKM) guarantees that the rice supply in local markets will not be affected despite the flood situation in Kedah and Perlis, impacting approximately 6,000 hectares of the country's paddy production areas.

Agriculture Ministry assures country's rice supply is sufficient

The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) has launched an investigation to identify Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) agents responsible for spreading misinformation regarding the programme.

Motac launches investigation to identify agents spreading wrong info about MM2H programme

TikTok's move to reduce its employees will not affect its operations and the company is cooperating with the authorities in this country, especially in the aspects of research and screening of content and live sessions.

Fahmi: TikTok's operations in Malaysia not affected by staff lay-offs, cooperating with authorities

The government is expected to allocate a higher development expenditure (DE) of RM94.5 billion in Budget 2025, from RM88.5 billion in 2024’s forecast, to boost infrastructure play, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

Kenanga IB expects govt to raise development expenditure in Budget 2025

The King and Queen of Malaysia, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar and Raja Zarith Sofiah, will undertake a state visit to Brunei on Sunday until Oct 15, marking the Agong’s inaugural state visit to the sultanate since ascending the throne on Jan 31 this year.

King, Queen of Malaysia to undertake state visit to Brunei on Sunday

TikTok's move to reduce its employees will not affect its operations and the company is cooperating with the authorities in this country, especially in the aspects of research and screening of content and live sessions.

Avaland Bhd (KL:AVALAND) officially opened the sales gallery of Avenue25 and previewed Tower B of Alora Residences serviced apartments in Subang Jaya, Selangor, on Saturday.

Avaland opens Avenue25 sales gallery in Subang Jaya, previews Alora Residences Tower B

The government is expected to allocate a higher development expenditure (DE) of RM94.5 billion in Budget 2025, from RM88.5 billion in 2024’s forecast, to boost infrastructure play, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) has launched an investigation to identify Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) agents responsible for spreading misinformation regarding the programme.

The King and Queen of Malaysia, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar and Raja Zarith Sofiah, will undertake a state visit to Brunei on Sunday until Oct 15, marking the Agong’s inaugural state visit to the sultanate since ascending the throne on Jan 31 this year.

China urged the European Union on Saturday not to conduct separate negotiations over the price of China-made electric vehicles sold in the EU, warning that this would "shake the foundations" of bilateral tariff negotiations.

China is studying further trade measures against Taiwan, China's Ministry of Commerce said on Saturday, two days after Beijing denounced a speech by Taiwan President Lai Ching-te.

Hong Kong’s leader is set to announce measures to bolster the city’s standing as a global financial hub when he makes a key policy address next week, the South China Morning Post reported, citing unidentified sources.

The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) said it expects to attract export opportunities worth RM300 million from its participation at this year's Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) Global and Expand North Star (ENS) in Dubai.

MDEC eyes RM300 mil in export opportunities at GITEX Global tech event in Dubai

The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (KPKM) guarantees that the rice supply in local markets will not be affected despite the flood situation in Kedah and Perlis, impacting approximately 6,000 hectares of the country's paddy production areas.

Executives of some of Britain’s most valuable and fast-growing financial technology firms warned the Labour government that London could fall behind in the fintech world if the UK fails to address some of the industry’s key concerns, including the challenges they see with share listings and regulators’ speed in decision-making.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Saturday he would not intervene in monetary policy affairs, as the central bank is mandated to achieve price stability.

Japan PM Ishiba says he won't intervene in BOJ's rate policy

A total of 7,448 job placements for Sabah residents have been successfully implemented as of Sept 27, thanks to various efforts by the government through the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) and other involved agencies.

DigitalEdge

‌
‌

DigitalEdge

‌‌

‌
‌