Uni students win big at Hong Leong Bank’s generative AI hackathon

‘Can You Hack It’ saw solutions to improve customer & workplace experience
Alignment with HLB brand values which strongly promote a culture of innovation

Hong Leong Bank (HLB) organized Malaysia’s first Generative AI-themed hackathon in Dec, with its sixth annual ‘HLB Can You Hack It’ hackathon. With 90 teams of students, fresh graduates,…Continue Reading

Penang’s startup ecosystem receives recognition with Georgetown as 8th ranked city in Southeast Asia 

Georgetown is 2nd highest-ranked city in Malaysia with KL at 4th spot
Supporting startup ecosystem part of plan to attract high-tech industries

In a statement, Digital Penang marked a significant milestone for Penang’s technology startup ecosystem as it received the “Outstanding Ecosystem among Medium-Sized Population Cities in Southeast Asia 2023” award from StartupBlink, a leading startup…Continue Reading

The global waste problem is now electronic — and so are its solutions

Simple op changes can pave way for more sustainable business landscape
DaaS a game-changer in acquiring, managing electronic devices sustainably
In today’s business world, technology is like the engine pushing companies into a future where everything is about digital advancements and improvements. However, this also results in a formidable challenge — the…Continue Reading

Appointment of Anil Singh Gill as Chief Sustainability Officer for Silverlake Axis

Previously served as the group CRO & Senior EVP for Strategic Finance
Appointment highlights group’s commitment to sustainable, long-term business value creation

Singapore mainboard-listed fintech and digital banking solutions provider Silverlake Axis (SAL) has announced the appointment of Anil Singh Gill (pic) as chief sustainability officer. This appointment solidifies the group’s commitment to…Continue Reading

DE-CIX Malaysia, Digital Penang revolutionise digital connectivity: Penang IX launches as the new hub for Internet Data Exchange

Initiative aligns with broader digital transformation strategy for Penang
Plans to launch a new internet exchange at the Malaysia-Thailand border in 2024

DE-CIX Malaysia and Digital Penang have successfully launched the Penang IX powered by DE-CIX (PIX), an initiative aimed to reshape the digital landscape of the region. As a central hub for…Continue Reading

Boost-RHB Digital Bank Consortium secures approval from BNM, MOF to launch Boost Bank in Malaysia 

Received regulatory approval ahead of schedule, validated by BNM’s review
Consortium enters alpha-testing with internal employees & selected customers

Boost, a regional fintech leader, and its consortium partner, RHB Banking Group, received official approval from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the Ministry of Finance (MOF) to begin operations as a digital bank, effective…Continue Reading

SAS appoints new managing director for Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam to accelerate data analytics growth in the region

Siboro’s appointment aims to bolster SAS’s Southeast Asian presence
Tasked with cultivating, strengthening channel partnerships, foster collaboration with stakeholders

SAS, the global leader in AI and analytics software, has announced the appointment of Febrianto Siboro (pic) as the new managing director for Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam. This move aims to fortify the company’s…Continue Reading