SUBANG JAYA (July 22): Local software and identification document (ID) assurance solutions provider Innov8tif Solutions’ latest technology in authenticating IDs via smartphone cameras has receive an official patent in the US.

The patent (US 12026932.B2), issued on July 2, marks a signif...

Innov8tif patents technology for ID authentication via smartphone cameras

John Lim Ji Xiong never envisioned himself in a hard hat, trudging through construction sites daily to observe tunnelling works. For a mechanical engineer who started his career as Gamuda Bhd’s tunnel engineer supervising the MRT Putrajaya Line, the repetitive task of monitoring the painstaking p...

Cover Story: The digital builder

The challenges of maintaining optimal stock levels have plagued businesses across sectors like retail, food and beverage (F&B) and fast-moving consumer goods for some time. Factors such as seasonal demand fluctuations and the absence of real-time data for accurate forecasting often lead to un...

Supply Chain: Redefining business operations with automated inventory restocking system

Cryptocurrency investment and usage are growing, as digital currencies enable millions of people around the world to transact however and whenever they want — without middlemen – and take greater control of their finances.

Illicit cryptocurrency use expands to IP theft, drug trafficking and beyond

At the recent Semicon Southeast Asia 2024 conference in Kuala Lumpur, while launching the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS), Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim made an ambitious remark about wanting the country to attract RM500 billion worth of semiconductor investments.

The lo...

Spotlight: Malaysia’s final push to support its semiconductor dreams

In 2021, Malaysia introduced its National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Roadmap 2021-2025, which outlined the government’s plan for developing the AI ecosystem. However, the AI landscape has evolved significantly with the advent of generative AI (GenAI), marked by the launch of ChatGPT by OpenAI i...

Special Report: Charting a cohesive national strategy for AI

Southeast Asia’s tech start-up scene may be seeing a boom, but the focus isn’t about churning out unicorns anymore. Instead, investors are now looking for deep-tech solutions. However, such start-ups will need a holistic ecosystem consisting of developed talent and cross-collaboration support for...

Connecting Ecosystems: Build blocks, not billionaires

Torrential downpours, often followed by flooding, have been a persistent headache for Malaysians. Such events cause significant property damage, leading to substantial personal losses.

“Flooding is a growing concern for everyone, especially with changes in the global climate causing wea...

Disaster Mitigation: Preparing for the worst

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Malaysians are aware of scams but lack resilience

Malaysians have a high degree of awareness of scams that are currently circulating, but many display low resilience in combating scams and remain at risk, CelcomDigi found in its Nat...

Bits + Bytes: A Miscellany of Technology

Truth can be elusive, but misinformation is a master of disguise. Often masquerading as partial truths or exploiting emotional triggers, misinformation can work its way into our feeds, manipulating clicks and potentially shaping reality in dangerous ways.

According to the World Economic...

Issues: Scrolling through smoke and mirrors

A workforce in a high-trust organisation is 13 times more likely to enable employees to believe that the company will reward efforts fairly in the future compared to a low-trust organisation, according to PwC Malaysia’s latest report in collaboration with the Asia School of Business (ASB).

Fostering workforce trust

Malaysia is at a crossroads in the face of accelerating digital transformation. The push to a fully digital economy could bring enormous economic gains. However, progress could be hindered by pronounced cybersecurity risks.

A growing digital ecosystem requires a robust defence mechanism...

Unprotected: Why Malaysia needs to prioritise certifying cybersecurity experts

In a world where screens reign supreme, the post-pandemic landscape has seen a resurgence of audio-only entertainment. As movie studios went silent during Covid-19, audio content thrived with minimal tools and small settings. Today, this timeless allure of sound is captivating audiences once...

Listicle: Amplifying the signal

In an era when technology seamlessly integrates into every facet of our lives, the vision of the future of transport, once dreamt in the mid-20th century, is becoming a reality. Landscapes are evolving, with the promise of enhanced connectivity, ease of travel and development of sprawling metropo...

Solutions: Tomorrow’s transport will rely on AI-driven cybersecurity’s success

With inflation cooling and unemployment rising in the United States, investors are betting that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates. At the time of this writing, market prices imply a less than 2% chance that the Fed will not reduce rates at its policy-setting meeting in September, and ev...

The Policy Puzzle: The Fed Should Not Cut Interest Rates Yet

China's industrial profits grew at a faster clip in June, official data showed on Saturday, even as businesses were grappling with a downshift in consumers' sentiment amid a shaky economic recovery.

China's industrial profits post faster gains in June despite faltering economy

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen firmly rejected an accusation from the economist Nouriel Roubini that her department has manipulated the issuance of Treasury securities in a way that lowers real borrowing costs across the economy.

Yellen rejects Roubini claim of ‘manipulation’ in Treasuries

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Friday that she opposes shifting global tax deal negotiations away from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) to the United Nations (UN), pushing back against the desires of some developing countries and non-profit groups.

Keep global tax negotiations at OECD, not UN, Yellen says

The main focus this week will be the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on July 30 and 31.

The Week Ahead: FOMC meeting in focus, US Democratic presidential candidate could be announced

For years, Thai equities stood tall as one of Southeast Asia’s largest stock markets. That bullish story is fast unravelling, and not even cheap valuations can save the day.

World-lagging Thai stocks see investors moving money into regional rivals

Rattled investors are bracing for earnings from the market’s biggest tech companies, a Federal Reserve (Fed) policy meeting and closely watched employment data in a week that could determine the near-term trajectory of US stocks following a bout of severe turbulence.

Spooked US stock market faces tech earnings minefield, Fed meeting

Oil futures fell about 1.5% on Friday, finishing the week lower on declining Chinese demand and hopes of a Gaza ceasefire agreement that could ease Middle East tensions and accompanying supply concerns.

Oil falls 1.5%, ends week lower on China demand fears

A gauge of global stocks climbed for the first time in four sessions on Friday as equities steadied after a sharp selloff and US economic data showed an improving inflation landscape, sending Treasury yields lower.

US inflation data lifts global stocks, lowers Treasury yields

Wall Street bounced back on Friday as megacap tech and chip stocks recovered from the week's pummeling, while a largely in-line key inflation reading kept bets for an early start to interest-rate cuts alive.

Wall Street closes up on revival supported by inflation data, tech stocks

Sarawak certainly had more good reasons to celebrate its 61st year of independence last Monday (July 22).

In conjunction with the celebration, the state saw the inauguration of a new methanol plant in Bintulu and the signing of gas sales agreements — the first after state-owned Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) became the sole gas aggregator, taking over from Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas).

A major win in Sarawak’s bid to reclaim rights