The American Tech Corner on Wheels heads to Pahang, with exhibitions in Raub and Kuala Lipis starting tomorrow.
Category: Tech
Good governance practices in Malaysia: The role of digital transformation
Malaysia should adopt the principles of effectiveness and efficiency through feedback initiatives. This approach entails implementing mechanisms to actively seek, gather, analyse, and address feedback from stakeholders regarding the government’s actions, policies, programmes, and services, writes Brigadier General Shahril Ahmad.
US$1.7b in Indonesia, Azure data centre in Thailand, US$2.2b in Malaysia: All eyes on spillover effect as Microsoft goes big in SEA
Microsoft’s series of investments in Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia are not surprising, as the tech giant had earlier announced a US$10 billion investment in AI abroad. All eyes are now on the upskilling of the local workforce and the creation of economic opportunities for governments, businesses, and communities in the region.
Transforming AI threats into opportunities in shaping, enhancing, and empowering society
By implementing effective oversight mechanisms, increasing transparency, promoting education and awareness, and encouraging cooperation among various stakeholders, we can harness the potential of AI to empower individuals and communities, writes academician Associate Professor Dr Siti Hajar Halili.
Meeting growing demand for semiconductors in Southeast Asia
The semiconductor industry stands poised to become a trillion-dollar juggernaut in the coming years, as Southeast Asian nations, especially Malaysia, have established themselves as a crucial hub for semiconductor manufacturing.
Govt, stakeholder support make Malaysia ideal hub for healthtech
With strong support from the government and industry stakeholders, Malaysia has emerged as a hub for healthtech start-ups and entrepreneurs, fostering an environment conducive to growth and innovation.
Collaborations key in Malaysia’s commitment to creating opportunities, upskilling workforce in gaming industry
Investment in the digital content sector in Malaysia has grown from RM550 million in 2022, to RM1.6 billion in 2023. And the sector is projected to produce over 1,900 high-income jobs through ‘Malaysia Digital’-status companies, says Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.
Integrating AI in higher education requires balancing innovation, responsibility
Educational institutions must commit to the continuous monitoring and adaptation of AI initiatives, ensuring that they align with evolving ethical standards, promoting fairness, and transparency, writes academician Professor Dr Hanim Salleh.
Draper University in KL will accelerate innovation, value creation in Malaysia’s start-up ecosystem, says Digital Minister
Draper University, the world’s leading pre-accelerator, will set up a campus in Kuala Lumpur, its first, outside of Silicon Valley, California.
YTL creates one of the world’s advanced supercomputer powered by NVIDIA Grace Blackwell-based DGX Cloud
The YTL AI Supercomputer, one of the first of its kind in the world, represents a milestone in YTL Power International’s strategic expansion to develop a cloud-based platform for cutting-edge computing power in Malaysia.
Multidisciplinary approach critical in building a safer World Wide Web
Addressing the pervasive issue of online harms requires a multidisciplinary approach, encompassing sociological, psychological, and technological perspectives, writes professional technologist Professor Ts Dr Manjit Singh Sidhu.
Bridging digital divide crucial in addressing poverty
Smart city technologies and digital infrastructure improve efficiency and connectivity, enhancing overall quality of life. Furthermore, technology aids in disaster preparedness and response, mitigating the impact of natural disasters on vulnerable communities, writes academician Dr Rulia Akhtar.
Weathering the storm with RFID-IoT and AI, in enhancing student safety
Proactively embracing technology, especially RFID, IoT and AI, ensures student safety, preserves instructional continuity, and dynamically responds to changing weather circumstances, writes academician and professional technologist, Professor Dr Manjit Singh Sidhu.