Energy transformation should be a top priority for Asean as it tackles climate change, and the key strategies should be the development of connected infrastructure and capitalising on the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution.

Jeffrey Sachs, president of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions and Research (UN-SDSN), said during his presentation at the Asean Workshop on Sustainable Development that regional integration has become a strategic necessity for every nation in the world, and Asean must have diplomatic unity to have influence in the world.

Sustainable Asean-wide policies with connected infrastructure and AI

The rise of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI), a technology touted to be as transformative as electricity or the internet, is capturing the imagination the world over.

Governments and businesses, wary of being left behind in the AI race, are scrambling to stake their claim in ...

Cover Story: Building the AI playbook

One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions people make is to travel more. Whether it’s exploring new destinations, immersing oneself in a different culture or building memories that serve as a testament to a life well-lived, travelling resonates deeply as a meaningful and enriching goal for t...

Listicle: Own our trip

It’s common for people to financially plan for their deaths, with wills and trusts stating instructions for next of kin on how to manage and disperse assets. But in this day and age, where data is an increasingly important commodity, the posthumous management of one's data is overlooked, putting ...

Digital Legacies: Till death do us part? Not for your online data

Last year was marked by a significant uptick in cybersecurity regulations globally, particularly targeting generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) and third-party risks. As organisations rushed to tackle these new challenges, many neglected to establish essential cybersecurity measures to pro...

Rise Of Machines: A cyber wake-up call

When ChatGPT was launched, Harsha Purasinghe, CEO and founder of Malaysian digital HR platform provider MiHCM, immediately saw the potential of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) in the HR space. The technology could be used to solve gaps identified by his team.

This potential ...

Solutions: A copilot AI built for HR

Cryptocurrencies and the blockchain have sparked global intrigue and debate, moving beyond niche concepts to revolutionise finance. Much like the creation of money and the rise of the internet, blockchain technology and digital assets are reshaping how we value and invest in assets.

How...

Crypto Revolution: Beyond the hype

Here’s a nerdy story for the new year: A group of engineers are working on a groundbreaking new gadget. “I’ve designed a circuit that will never fail,” the electrical engineer says. “I’ve built a prototype that’s indestructible,” the mechanical engineer adds. “I’ve written code that’s completely ...

Econ 4.0: Top 10 tech tips for 2025

Traditionally, plants rely on water, soil and sunlight to thrive. But local start-up Airgro Sdn Bhd is exploring a cutting-edge approach to farming: growing crops out of thin air.

To tackle the needs of a growing population and Sarawak’s rising reliance on imports, Airgro — founded by K...

Growing Life: Growing crops out of thin air

NEWS

From saving to growing wealth

Trading app Moomoo is partnering with GXBank to enable the latter’s customers to make instant transfers or deposits to their Moomoo account and start investing.

As part of the launch, GXBank c...

Bits + Bytes: A Miscellany Of Technology

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has resulted in more frequent cybersecurity attacks, forcing cybersec...

Offence And Defence: The new arms race in cybersecurity

As Malaysia stands on the threshold of a new era of global competitiveness, the concept of becoming an “innovation nation” has never been more relevant.

At its core, it represents a society where creativity, technology and knowledge converge to drive economic growth, solve societal chal...

Insight: Charting a path to becoming an innovation nation

Discussions about artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (Gen AI) often raise more questions than answers. Questions like “Is the AI investment bubble about to burst?”, “Is the market headed for a technological correction?” and “Will AI really lead to job losses?” are top of mind, especia...

Generative AI: Shaping the future

January

2 Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim launches the Central Database Hub (Padu), a database containing individual and household profiles of citizens and permanent residents in Malaysia, which will mainly be utilised for t...

Tech wrapped 2024

Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh has urged sports associations in the country to reduce political practices including during elections for new leadership.

Hannah Yeoh urges sports associations to reduce political practices

President Donald Trump is renewing his push to end civil lawsuits seeking to hold him liable for the violence and disruption of Congress during the Jan 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol.

Trump revives bid for immunity against Jan 6 civil lawsuits

Nissan Motor Co may slow a planned ramp-up of electric vehicles (EVs) made in the US after halting output at a joint venture in Mexico, signalling unease about energy and trade policy under President Donald Trump’s second administration.

Nissan looks to Trump-proof North American production plans

China’s government failed to meet its spending target for last year, as the housing market slump left local governments strapped for cash and unable to meet funding commitments.

China misses fiscal spending target on effects of housing slump

Moody’s Ratings has reaffirmed Malaysia’s sovereign credit rating at “A3” with a “stable” outlook while declaring that Malaysia’s medium-term growth prospects remain buoyant.

MOF: Moody’s affirmation reflects govt's consistent efforts to sustain economic growth

Fissures within US President-elect Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” coalition have appeared sooner than expected. By the end of December, the tech-billionaire wing was in open warfare with MAGA’s nativist wing over America’s H-1B visa program, which enables US businesses to employ some 6...

Economics for the Many: Are High-Skill Immigrants a Problem?

Currency traders looking for their next big idea could do worse than talk to Wong, who runs a news stand in Hong Kong’s Central District.

Her business is one of many street stalls that line the city’s busy financial quarter, selling newspapers, magazines and bottled water to everyone from well-heeled executives to Chinese tourists on sightseeing trips.

This Hong Kong newspaper seller is preparing for a yuan crash

The Cabinet on Friday decided to shelve the Waktu Bekerja Berlainan (WBB) pilot project to make way for a more in-depth and comprehensive study.

Cabinet shelves MOH's staggered working hours pilot project, says Dzulkefly

A group of banks led by Morgan Stanley is preparing to sell as much as US$3 billion (RM13.18 billion) of senior debt tied to Elon Musk’s buyout of X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Banks prepare to sell as much as US$3b of X buyout debt, Bloomberg reports

Wall Street's main indexes closed lower on Friday as investors stepped back while they digested a mixed bag of economic data and earnings reports and prepared for a week filled with economic releases and a Federal Reserve (Fed) meeting.

Wall Street slips with mixed data and earnings ahead of Fed week

Have you ever wondered where your money goes when you place a minimum bet of RM2 on a lottery ticket?

It’s been a week since Malaysians flocked to Sports Toto Bhd's (KL:SPTOTO) outlets nationwide, eager to try their luck at the record-breaking RM100 million Supreme 6/58 jackpot.

Where does a RM2 bet on Sports Toto go?

To those following healthcare issues in the country, it may appear that the Ministry of Health (MOH) has been under siege recently, having been bombarded by complaints and criticisms from all sides as it grapples with deep-rooted systemic issues in the public as well as the private healthcare system.

Healthcare reforms: Dzulkefly pledges action amid criticism

Currency traders looking for their next big idea could do worse than talk to Wong, who runs a news stand in Hong Kong’s Central District.

Her business is one of many street stalls that line the city’s busy financial quarter, selling newspapers, magazines and bottled water to everyone from well-heeled executives to Chinese tourists on sightseeing trips.