S’pore’s DBS launches apprenticeship to boost fintech talent

Programme developed in collaboration with Temasek Polytechnic & Nanyang Polytechnic
Programme will contributes to S’pore’s plans to build local fintech talent  As part of efforts under the Techskills Accelerator (TeSA) for ITE and Polytechnics Alliance (TIP Alliance) set up by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) together with industry partners, DBS announced…Continue Reading

UiPath appoints Lee Hawksley MD, SVP of APJ

Brings over 20 years of experience to the role Used to be senior vice president, general manager at Twilio UiPath has announced that Lee Hawksley (pic) has joined the company as senior vice president and managing director of Asia Pacific and Japan, effective November 2022. 
In a statement, the enterprise automation software…Continue Reading

Mimos, MyEG to develop national blockchain infrastructure

Aims to bring next-gen Web 3 applications to Malaysia MoU will propel M’sia to deliver its National Blockchain Roadmap objectives MY E.G. Services Berhad (MyEG) has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Mimos Technology Solutions Sdn Bhd (MTSSB) to jointly develop and work towards operating the national layer 1…Continue Reading

EcoStruxure IT modernises the monitoring and management of complex, hybrid IT infra

New capability required to maintain resiliency & security of digital infra
mySchneider IT Partner Program introduced to enabling partner growth Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation announced the modernisation of its EcoStruxure IT software portfolio for the monitoring and management of sprawling, hybrid IT…Continue Reading

Corporates partner with NEXEA to hold Entrepreneurs Summit

Top entrepreneurial minds gather to pay it forward & share experiences
Malaysia’s thriving startup scene driven by highly capable, dynamic founders More than 510 Startups will be gathering at the Entrepreneurs Summit III in Kuala Lumpur Thursday October 13 to network with angel investors, venture capitalists, government officials and corporates.
The event aims…Continue Reading

Digi signs conditional share subscription for equity in DNB

Entered a conditional SSA with DNB for 100,000 new ordinary shares
Upon fulfillment conditions to have 12.5% equity stake in DNB  The board of directors of Digi.Com Berhad (Digi) announced in a filing to Bursa Malaysia that Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd (DigiTel) has entered into a conditional share subscription agreement (SSA) with…Continue Reading

Budget 2023 the wind in MRANTI’s sail

Enhance MRANTI Park further if serious in attaining Top 20 rank in Global Innovation Index
Critical need to transform the national development landscape to ensure it is more inclusive On behalf of The Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology & Innovation (MRANTI), I would like to thank the Ministry of Finance for the initial allocation of…Continue Reading

Malaysian mobile operators execute share subscription agreements with DNB

MNOs expected to make 5G services available to users from Oct 2022
DNB continues to work towards 80% coverage of populated areas by 2024 Finally. Malaysia’s Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) announced yesterday that four mobile network operators (MNOs) – Celcom Axiata Bhd, Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd, YTL Communications Sdn Bhd (YES), and…Continue Reading

BNM instructs iPay88 to further strengthen cyber security controls following data breach incident earlier in the year

Directs banks & card issuers to keep high vigilance over activities of cards
Public reminded under existing payment card rules, customers not liable In a press release today, Bank Negara Malaysia (Bank Negara) said that following the completion of the independent forensic investigation, iPay88, a provider of payment gateway services to banks…Continue Reading

Equinix expands to Indonesia with US mil data center

Eight-story facility to open by the second half of 2024
Companies in Indonesia to leverage its platform to power their business To support increasing demand for the digital services essential to powering today’s businesses, Equinix Inc announced its expansion to Indonesia with plans for an approximately US$74 million (RM343 million) International Business…Continue Reading