Poor data management is key obstacle to banks achieving their ESG goals 70% see ESG work having positive impact on market reputation, credibility A new report from Avanade, a leading Microsoft solutions provider, and Efma, a global non-profit organization created by leading banks and insurers, has found that many banks are not on…Continue Reading
Near death experience leads to drastic change in life direction & purpose
Top in Tech Award win elevated his community work & personal brand Johnson Lam used to live a full-throttle life focused on the interests of three people, âI, Me, Myselfâ. It was about career, climbing the corporate ladder, as quick…Continue Reading
Targets US$1.06bil to US$1.7bil Malaysian aerospace manufacturing market
Attests to AMRACE ability to roll out complex solutions in fast evolving market Kuala Lumpur based, the Advanced Manufacturing & Robotics Accelerator Competitiveness (AMRACE) Centre of Excellence has been selected by PTC Corporation of the US to become its Approved Training Centre (ATC) in…Continue Reading
Aims to capture Indonesiaâs US$2. a few bil digital physical fitness, wellness marketÂFunds channeled towards building new features, improving application Indonesian-based FitHappy declared that it has secured a good undisclosed amount of pre-seed funding from East Ventures, with participation from other investors.Inside a statement, the healthtech startup said it is going to…Continue Reading
Public-Private Partnership to spur innovation and economic growth
20 out of 100 to receive tailored learning, regulatory assistance & funding ScaleUp Accelerator Sdn Bhd (ScaleUp Malaysia) and Proficeo Consultants Sdn Bhd have joined forces to launch 100 Soonicorns, a 12-month programme designed to groom the next unicorns of Malaysia.
In partnership with Penjana…Continue Reading
Winner of Most Impactful Brick&Mortar Adoption says business needs drive adoption
Danger of irrelevance for companies that fail to deliver world class user experience Alex Tan, Chief Agency Officer of Life Insurance provider, Manulife Insurance Bhd was quick to answer the question about the key mistake brick & mortar companies can avoid…Continue Reading
To provide solutions for financing needs via desktop, mobile
Developed based on Asean SME Transformation Study 2022Â UOB Malaysia has announced the launch of the UOB SME app, an all-in-one digital banking platform to meet the financial needs and other business requirements of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
In a statement, the bank…Continue Reading
Data traffic grew by 6.2% y-o-y; monthly average data per user at 23.0GB
Postpaid subscribers grew, prepaid base strengthened Digi.com Berhad (Digi) has announced its FY2022 third quarter results, highlighting steady growth across the companyâs postpaid, prepaid, fibre, and business segments, driven by its high-speed internet value offerings delivered on its strengthened…Continue Reading
National sandboxes and policy frameworks need to keep up with Web3
Web3 communities more engaging, greater monetising opportunities Web3 gained much interest from cryptocurrency enthusiasts, large technology companies, and venture capital firms last year, marking its evolution from a nascent community into a budding industry. However, optimism over Web3, a new iteration…Continue Reading
Replaces Wong Kah Meng who moves to group chief operating officer
Tasked to drive strategic business partnerships, day to day operations  Funding Societies Malaysia has announced the appointment of Chai Kien Poon (pic) as country head of Malaysia.Â
In a statement, the firm said in his new role, Chai will be responsible for…Continue Reading