They are among the 635 selected globally
Nominations to the Nobel Laureate Meeting open annually
Five young scientists will represent Malaysia in the 72nd Nobel Laureate Meetings in Lindau, Germany, from 25 to 30 June 2023. They are among 635 selected young scientists globally who will interact with about 40 Nobel Laureates in…Continue Reading
15 Investment Opportunity Areas identified, with information on indicative returns
Serves as market intelligence for investors seeking SDG-aligned opportunities
The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) and the United Nations (UN) in Malaysia has launched an online market intelligence tool called the Malaysia SDG Investor Map to help private investors find investment…Continue Reading
Spent 4.5 years leading MaGIC first and then MRANTI on merger with TPM
Said to pursue new career opportunities, despite having just renewed contract
In a huge surprise that has set tongues wagging in the tech ecosystem, the Board of Directors of the Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology and Innovation (MRANTI) issued…Continue Reading
Agreement covers hydrogen infrastructure and CO2 capture
Helps accelerate net-zero goals and 50% reduction in coal generation by 2035
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and TNB Power Generation Sdn. Bhd. (TNB Genco), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to study and exchange information related to clean energy technologies. Under the MoU, MHI with…Continue Reading
Businesses can manage WhatsApp business profiles from one centralised platform
Will complement respond.io’s automated integration with over 5k third-party apps
Omnichannel customer conversation management platform respond.io achieved WhatsApp Business Solution Provider (BSP) status last month, joining the ranks of fewer than 150 BSPs across the globe. Local businesses using respond.io will now be…Continue Reading
* Tap Muslim lifestyle apps 2.8mil registered users, up to 240k daily active users * Bank CEO is confident TheNoor is on the road to becoming a global super app
Al Rajhi Banking & Investment Corporation (Malaysia) Bhd (alrajhi bank Malaysia) has announced a strategic partnership with Noor…Continue Reading
* Partnership will commercialise and accelerate growth of net zero technologies * Cambridge-based accelerator will facilitate entry of SEA startups into UK market
Sunway Group, one of Southeast Asia’s leading conglomerates, today announced a strategic partnership with Deeptech Labs, a venture capital fund and deeptech specific accelerator based in…Continue Reading
Leverage AI to further streamline & optimise the cross-border trade processes
One of 14 nations in program with Ministry of Science and Technology of China
MY E.G. Services Bhd, the developer of the public Layer-1 blockchain platform Zetrix, and Universiti Malaya (UM) yesterday announced the expansion of their research collaboration with China Academy of…Continue Reading
Aimed at micro SMEs, of whom 85% are underinsured or uninsured
Looking to disrupt the space of Gen Z and Millennials entrepreneurs
The insurance landscape for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia has been a challenging one, with a significant protection gap leaving many businesses underinsured or uninsured. Despite contributing 37.4% to the nation’s…Continue Reading
E-payment use in M’sia has surged to 291 transactions per capita, targeting 400 by 2026
Bank-fintech collaboration crucial, combining trust and security with fintech’s innovation
“What Malaysia has is the benefit of having a real-time payment system that is second to none.” Farhan Ahmad, Group CEO of PayNet who was speaking at the Sasana Symposium 2023 (SS2023)…Continue Reading