Maxis 5G Alliance gains momentum with joint initiatives on tech breakthroughs

Alliance aims to fast track adoption, deployment of innovation
Added seven new partners, bringing the total to 23 members  In its commitment to accelerate technology breakthroughs and digital transformation, Maxis is working closely with its 5G Alliance partners on initiatives to create and commercialise 5G use cases and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions…Continue Reading

Techfest 2022 opens to the public, features more than 500 innovative brands, products

TechFest 2022 open to the public until 18th September 
Largest experiential technology festival, conference in M’sia post pandemic Pikom, together with the Penang State Government, lead agencies and tech partners have opened TechFest 2022 to the public.
In a statement, the association said the event features more than 500 innovative brands and products…Continue Reading

Malaysia launches De Rantau to accelerate digital economy

 Programme set to benefit both local talents, international nomadsTo position Malaysia as preferred digital nomad hub in Asean The communications and multimedia ministry (K-KOMM) has launched DE Rantau, the programme aimed at creating Malaysia as the favored digital nomad hub to boost digital re-homing and promote digital professional mobility and tourism…Continue Reading

MDV hosts Malaysia’s first KL Venture Finance Forum 2022 to accelerate growth of home-grown unicorns

M’sia should embrace new tech, become innovators instead of mere usersGovernment to streamline value chain in the start-up industry development, supply support to startups Malaysia Debt Endeavors Berhad (MDV), the subsidiary of the Ressortchef (umgangssprachlich) of Finance (Incorporated) [MOF Inc] and an agency underneath the purview of Malaysia’s Ministry of Technology,…Continue Reading

Six startups receive investment under MyStartup Accelerator

Received investments from seventeen angel investorsSupports early-stage startups by means of mentorship, partnerships The particular MYStartup Accelerator Programme has announces that six startups from its Cohort 1 have received a total of US$348, 000 (RM1. 57 million) investments from 17 angel investors.Inside a statement, Cradle Account Sdn Bhd mentioned the six startups…Continue Reading

Asia Pacific ICT spending to grow despite headwinds: IDC

ICT spending expected to reach US$1. 4 trillion by 2026Investment in the education anticipated to grow slower in 2023 According to IDC’s latest release of Worldwide ICT Spending Guide Enterprise plus SMB by Industry, the firm predictions Asia/Pacific’s ICT spending to grow by over 3. 8% within 2022.The research company said…Continue Reading

Yes brings 5G to Penang with 5G wireless fibre

Launches Infinite Gateway, Malaysia’s 5G Wireless fibre programPenang the first condition to experience 5G connection YTL Communications’ Yes has unveiled its commercial 5G support in Penang and has also launched a 5G wireless dietary fibre service.In a statement, Yes said since Malaysia transitions into a digital world where high quality connectivity…Continue Reading

AmBank enhances digital payments in Seberang Perai

First local council to adopt DuitNow online banking/walletsAllows for seamless, hassle-free payment collection procedure AmBank has enhanced digital payments intended for Majlis Bandaraya Seberang Perai (MBSP) in partnership with PayNet. ÂIn the statement, the bank claimed that this collaboration makes Majlis Bandaraya Seberang Perai (MBSP) the first local council in Malaysia…Continue Reading