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KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 — Malaysia must strive to nurture more tech-driven companies that can grow into Asean-based multinational corporations (MNCs) and eventually establish a global footprint, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.

By Yasmin Ramlan SUBANG JAYA, July 28 — Malaysian chipmakers must look beyond domestic borders and tap into fast-growing global markets, as the country positions itself as a leader of the semiconductor industry. Speaking at the launch of Malaysia’s first training programme led by British...

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — From 2021 to March 31, 2025, Malaysia recorded 25 approved investment projects in the data centre sector, with a total investment value of RM144.4 billion.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — From 2021 to March 31, 2025, Malaysia recorded 25 approved investment projects in the data centre sector, with a total investment value of RM144.4 billion.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — Malaysia needs original technology and innovation, rather than just more products on the road, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

CUPERTINO, July 16 — Apple has signed a US$500 million (RM2.12 billion) deal with MP Materials for rare earth magnets, mitigating supply risks after China curbed exports this year and representing a major coup for MP that sent its shares soaring by a fifth.

WASHINGTON, July 10 — Microsoft saved more than US$500 million (RM2.12 billion) in its call centres alone last year by using artificial intelligence, Bloomberg News reported yesterday.

By Fitri Hazim Hazam KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — Artificial intelligence-based technologies are still unable to entirely take over the work of humans, especially in the field of journalism. Media Selangor’s deputy editor, Mohamad Khairul Nizam Bakeri, said AI was always meant to replace existing...

By Danial Dzulkifly BANGI, June 13 — Selangor will host an inaugural landmark tech summit in November to position the state as Southeast Asia’s go-to destination for hi-tech investment, Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari announced today. In partnership with Hannover Fairs Asia Pacific,...

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — The National Technology and Innovation Sandbox (NTIS) has helped commercialise 27 local tech products, generating RM87.2 million in sales since its launch in August 2020, said Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang.

By Yasmin Ramlan KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — The government has launched AI Malaysia (AIM) to accelerate the country’s development and adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) through ethical, inclusive, and collaborative approaches. Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said the launch marks a major...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Malaysia needs to transition from being primarily a trading nation to becoming a technology-driven country that develops solutions for real-life problems, anchored by the semiconductor industry and integrated with drone technology.

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, May 26 — Malaysia is strategically broadening its economic horizons, with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s recent visit to Russia seen as part of a wider push to tap into new markets and advanced technologies, especially in nuclear energy. According to...

By Norrasyidah Arshad KLANG, May 19 — Selangor’s youths have been called upon to master the latest in technology and artificial intelligence (AI) and to prepare themselves with strategic skills to help in nation building. Menteri Besar Dato’ Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari, who made the...

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, May 5 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Malaysians, especially youth, to master artificial intelligence (AI) while ensuring the development and application of these tools are rooted in national values, cultural identity, and historical...

By Danial Dzulkifly PUCHONG, April 10 — The Selangor government, through Invest Selangor Bhd will soon launch a survey among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to assess the impact of the recently announced semiconductor tariffs by the United States, said state executive councillor for...

PUTRAJAYA, April 7 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said civil servants must be exposed to new technologies to enhance their efficiency, thus reducing reliance on foreign and external consultants.