MDEC launches Digital Climate Action Pledge

 Introduced corporate pledge aimed at boosting sustainability Pledge jointly developed by MDEC, in partnership with UNGCMYB The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has jointly launched the MDEC launches Digital Climate Action Pledge (Mdcap) in partnership with UN Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei (UNGCMYB).
Minister of communications and multimedia Annuar Musa launched…Continue Reading

Mastercard, Grab launch programme to boost entrepreneurship

Includes courses for Grab drivers, delivery partners
Aims to support small businesses to digitise operations Mastercard and Grab have launched the “Small Business, Big Dreams” regional programme to digitally upskill gig economy workers and small businesses in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam. 
In a joint statement, both companies said the collaboration is part…Continue Reading

MDEC’s Malaysia Digital Week 2022 kicks off

A renowned lineup of speakers, leading thought leaders
Aligned with Malaysia Digital, to strengthen Malaysia as digital hub  Malaysia Digital Week 2022 (MDW2022), organised by Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) returns in its fourth edition from Oct 11 to Oct 14.
In a statement, the agency said among the internationally-renowned line up of…Continue Reading

Cradle board picks Lilyana Abdul Latiff as next CEO

Official appointment awaiting letter from Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation
Ecosystem to benefit from proven entrepreneur with an understanding of key challenges DNA has reliably learnt that the board of Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd has chosen well known and respected startup ecosystem builder, Lilyana Abdul Latiff (pic) as its group chief…Continue Reading

Amidst the Great Resignation, is HR Tech a panacea

Minimising drudgery of HR work via automation fosters positive experiences
Seamless, user-friendly HR experience, a must to attract & retain the best The Covid-19 pandemic has certainly led to a new group of terms added to management lexicon – Hybrid Work, WFH, Zoom Fatigue, Quiet Quitting and The Great Resignation among them.
At…Continue Reading

Policy Street appoints Tang Siew Wai as chief digital officer

Regional insurtech player, PolicyStreet, has appointed Tang Siew Wai as chief digital officer.
In a statement, the company said Tang will spearhead the development of growth strategy for PolicyStreet with a focus on strengthening its market position, forging strategic alliances, and driving growth initiatives.
PolicyStreet is a company that provides reinsurance, general insurance,…Continue Reading

Nokia reaffirms commitment to Malaysia’s Industry 4.0

Remained committed to supporting customers, partners in Malaysia
To provide mission critical in manufacturing, oil & gas, agriculture Nokia has said that it remained committed to supporting its customers and partners in Malaysia to create value and provide a foundation to accelerate the digitalisation of the country’s key industries. 
In a statement, the…Continue Reading

Most APAC businesses have adapted to hybrid work: Telstra

Eight in ten organisations are promoting hybrid work Virtual work to increase by 83% despite offices reopening Business decision makers are rethinking their operations and work arrangements to benefit both employers and employees in the hybrid work era, according to Australian telco Telstra.
In a statement, the firm said its report titled…Continue Reading

New US chip ban takes tech war to dire next level

In a major escalation of the US-China tech war, China’s memory chip sector is expected to be particularly hard hit by new export restrictions imposed by the United States, according to Chinese analysts and commentators. That bleak assessment comes after Yangtze Memory Technologies Co (YMTC), China’s top memory chipmaker, and 30 other Chinese “entities” were […]Continue Reading