Programme provides practical skills and hands-on cyber defence experience Collaboration builds a clear route for students to gain cyber security expertise LGMS Berhad and INTI International College Subang have partnered to roll out the Cyber Security Cadet Programme, a hands-on initiative aimed at strengthening Malaysia’s cyber talent pipeline amid rising demand for skilled security professionals. […]
US$ 8.43 billion committed investments in data centres Expected GDV of USD 6.6 billion over a 20-year horizon JLand Group (JLG), the real estate and infrastructure arm of Johor Corporation (JCorp) unveiled Ibrahim Technopolis (IBTEC) – a 7,290-acre integrated development township in Sedenak that is envisioned to become Asia’s sandbox for innovation – a live
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The round is backed by Shift4Good, Motion Ventures, SG Growth Capital & Mol Plus Proceeds will be channelled towards scaling vessel production and advancing the Electra™ ecosystem Pyxis, a Singapore-based maritime electrification startup, has secured US$10 million (RM41 million) in the first close of its US$14 million (RM57 million) growth funding round, underscoring rising investor
By Nisara Kaewsuk, Sujitra Sompan, Chotiwit Kerdsanongpong and Munin Saisangchan from Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) The Digital Battleground of Online Fraud in Thailand In a world where our fingertips are the new battleground for cybercriminals, every click can become a trap, leading to the instant loss of assets and trust. The problem of online fraud
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Thailand aims to fully complete its digital transformation by 2027, as outlined in the 20-year Thailand Digital Economy and Society Development Plan (Digital Thailand Plan), a strategic roadmap to achieve a developed country status by 2037. Yet, significant challenges remain. According to the IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking, a key benchmark used by the Ministry
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By Sheila Devi Michael, Senior Lecturer, Universiti Malaya The alarming surge in scam operations across Southeast Asia since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the urgent need for a coordinated regional and international response. Governments across the region, in collaboration with national enforcement bodies and international agencies, are increasingly recognising that the issue…
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Landmark surgery testament to how Malaysia can lead region in digital healthcare innovation Potential of 5G-enabled XR to fundamentally reshape surgical education & specialist collaboration Malaysia marked a major milestone in digital healthcare as Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) and CelcomDigi Bhd collaborated on one of the world’s first real-time, multi-country live ENT (Ear, Nose
From game art to payments, homegrown companies are building a full gaming ecosystem Malaysia’s digital creative industry is scaling globally, powered by talent and export growth Fuelled by the pandemic, online entertainment has become a mainstream economy booster. In some markets, it contributes billions in revenue while generating millions of job opportunities for individuals aspiring
New IDC report reveals the M’sia’s digital maturity gaps and the role of AI in driving progress Despite widespread digital tools, M’sia must accelerate adoption to keep pace with AI-driven neighbours Malaysia is making steady advances in digital transformation, but a new study suggests the country still trails regional peers in terms of maturity. The
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Saw a big difference in the way community AI events were held in KL versus in London Support and guide others to become ecosystem builders with an ethos of sharing for the greater good This is not a founder story, although Joseph Chin (pic) did return home to Malaysia to start an AI company as a
