MyIX welcomes appointment of Gobind Singh Deo and Ugak Anak Kumbong

Addition of these ministries will accelerate digital transformation in Malaysia
Aligns with forecasted 25.5% GDP contribution of digital economy by 2025

Malaysia Internet Exchange(MyIX) welcomes the appointment of Gobind Singh Deo and Ugak Anak Kumbong as Malaysia’s new Digital minister and deputy minister, respectively.
The introduction of two ministries, the Digital Ministry and Communications…Continue Reading

Tsunami of AI-driven attacks anticipated in 2024

Trend Micro urges industry-led regulation and innovative defense strategies
Specialized cloud-based ML models may be singled out for data poisoning attacks

In its 2024 predictions, cybersecurity company, Trend Micro, warns of the transformative role of generative AI (GenAI) in the cyber threat landscape and a coming tsunami of sophisticated social engineering tactics and…Continue Reading

Malaysia’s DNB automates and optimizes network management with award winning Intent-Based Operations

Network management using AI, ML, automation to allocate resources
PoC wins the Glotel Awards in London which recognizes innovation and excellence

Ericsson and Malaysia’s Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) have successfully conducted an award winning proof of concept (PoC) in the use of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and automation to simplify management…Continue Reading

Historical Penang Free School enters Web3 world with blockchain-powered certs in partnership with Crypken

Ushers in more secure, student-centric approach to credentialing
PFS sets a precedent for other educational institutions to follow suit

Southeast Asia’s oldest English-medium school, Penang Free School (PFS) has entered into a strategic partnership with Crypken Sdn Bhd, a Web3 company, to introduce blockchain-powered certificates for its students. This pioneering collaboration is a…Continue Reading

Finland’s WithSecure unveils AI-enhanced cybersecurity for businesses, partners with Malaysia’s LGMS

Reliance on global platforms, cloud services demands cybersecurity strategy
Made-in-Malaysia StarSentry solution, state-of-art, plug-and-play cybersecurity model

WithSecure Corporation, previously known as F-Secure Business, is on a mission to reshape cybersecurity approaches for modern enterprises.
The company’s President and CEO Juhani Hintikka (pic) recently emphasised the necessity for a holistic approach to cybersecurity which calls…Continue Reading

PIKOM, e-Commerce Malaysia welcome decision not to ban TikTok Shop, urge for competitive fairness

Ensure local businesses, products, enablers prioritised over foreign players
Craft policies that are both equitable and beneficial for all stakeholders involved

The National Tech Association of Malaysia (PIKOM) and e-Commerce Malaysia, a chapter of Pikom, welcomes the recent announcement by Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil that the government does not intend to…Continue Reading

Axiata names Nik Rizal Kamil as Group CFO

visit is essential to the group’s mission to grow into a long-lasting dividend company.Prior to February 2021, he served as the team CFO at RHB Bank.As of January 1st, 2024, Axiata Group Bhd will be without a group CFO, and the position has been filled by Nik Rizal Kamil Nk Ibrahim…Continue Reading