Technology and AI to lead talent demand drive in 2024

24% currently use AI models to replace routine or administrative tasks.
79% of employees seek new roles for career progression in the next 12 months

While the demand for top talent will remain strong across all industries in 2024, the increased use of digital and generative AI in companies, along with a growing…Continue Reading

Pioneering sustainable data centres in Cyberjaya

Emphasises the necessity of a holistic, balanced development plan for Cyberjaya
Address emission, and resource concerns as data centers integrate AI into working cultures

During Cyberview’s InnoEx, an inaugural innovation expo event held in Cyberjaya last September, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s speech highlighted the city’s potential to become the preferred investment location for…Continue Reading

Islamic lifestyle startup TheNoor to move HQ to Saudi Arabia

Malaysian startup inks partnership with Taibah Valley a Medina based VC
Relocation is part of efforts to support the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 program

Taibah Valley, the Saudi Arabian based investment arm of Taibah University in Medina, has announced its partnership with TheNoor, a Malaysian leader in technology and Islamic lifestyle that involves moving…Continue Reading

More than 190  Malaysian innovators level up and scale out with MRANTI

Aided over 191 firms through 11 Sandbox programmes since 2020
NTIS enabled 27 tech firms to commercialise 27 products, yielding US$18.6m

The Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology and Innovation (MRANTI) has significantly supported local innovators to advance their R&D and enter new markets, especially in the past 12 months. 
In 2023, the National Technology and…Continue Reading

More than 80% of Malaysia’s business leaders remain confident in globalisation and trade: Standard Chartered 

74% of leaders note that global free flow of data has positive impact
78% state that global trade allows for sustainable development

A new white paper by Standard Chartered, Resetting Globalisation: Catalysts for Change, has revealed that 88% of global business leaders, including those in Malaysia, agree that globalisation is succeeding across the five underlying…Continue Reading

Baba’s spices up HR operations with SAP SuccessFactors

Efficient HR processes enable Baba’s to focus on strategic performance
Transitioned from manual, paper-based process to fully digital platform in 2021

Baba’s, Malaysia’s leading curry powder and spice brand, is advancing its digital transformation journey with the implementation of SAP SuccessFactors Human Experience Management Suite, a cloud-based human resources management system focused on engagement…Continue Reading

Meraque inks partnership with Ministry of Youth and Sports to propel Malaysia to robotics excellence

MoU aims to strengthen youth drone training partnership
Supports government’s push to make Malaysia a robotics hub by 2030

Meraque Group has signed a MoU with the Ministry of Youth and Sports Malaysia, marking a move towards empowering Malaysian youth with education and skills training in robotics and drone solutions. 
In a statement, the robotics…Continue Reading

Exploring Southeast Asia’s logistics horizon

SEA’s logistic market value expected to reach $55.7 billion by 2025
Sector thrives on fast economic growth, positive macroeconomic factors

The ongoing problem of high logistics costs exacerbated by Covid-19, has affected Southeast Asia due to disruptions in supply and demand, geopolitical and economic uncertainties, surging inflation, and other factors. However, the region’s…Continue Reading

Google Cloud appoints Serene Sia to lead Singapore business

Will lead go-to-market strategy, operations, and partner ecosystem
Brings 30+ years of diverse business and software technology leadership in Asia

Google Cloud announced the appointment of Serene Sia (pic) as country director of its business in Singapore. 
In a statement, the firm said Sia will be responsible for leading go-to-market strategy and operations spanning…Continue Reading