CYBERSECURITY is a big challenge for most businesses, and in Malaysia, with more than 98 percent belonging to the small- and mid-sized enterprise (SME) category, defending devices, data, and networks in cyberspace is a definite concern.…
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Singapore-based knowledge sharing platform Tigerhall has announced plans to expand its operations into Malaysia, it stated in a press release on Monday (14 October). Through the app, Malaysia-based professionals across all industries will…
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HONG KONG is a densely populated country with a chaotic mix of residential and commercial establishments. As a result, no shopper in the country is ever more than a few steps away from retailers of their choice. This, combined with the…
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The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has acknowledged the issues faced by certain quarters with regards to the quality of digital TV broadcast. Those who are still having issues are urged to contact the myFreeview…
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You can say that it’s their moment to shine. During the 27 September 2019 United Nations Secretary General (UNSG) Task Force event held in New York, Malaysia’s HelloGold was one of the handful of Asian fintechs given the opportunity to…
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Earlier in October 2019, Binance announced a fiat on-ramp for crypto trading via Chinese payment services Alipay and WeChat. This move was part of the exchange giant’s peer-to-peer (P2P) trading rollout for Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) and…
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A new not-for-profit carpooling company, Ryde, is planning to roll out its service on Malaysian roads starting Nov 1. Its founder and chief executive officer Terence Zou says unlike e-hailing service or taxis, the RydePool service aims to…
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SINGAPORE — Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam are expected to be the biggest contributors to the growth of consumer digital spending in Southeast Asia over the next five years, according to consultancy Bain and Company. A joint study with…
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Being a leading innovator of digital technology in the country, Telenor Pakistan, in collaboration with Google, has become the first telecom operator in the country to bring the ability for prepaid Android users to manage their mobile data…
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By 2025, projected annual spend for online shopping in South-east Asia is expected to hit US$120 billion, Facebook and Bain & Company said. You’re at home on a sweltering Sunday, opening a parcel containing the latest designer wear you…
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The 30th MSC Implementation Council Meeting (ICM) was recently held, chaired by the nation’s Prime Minister who expressed contentment with the progress the Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has made, especially in growing…
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IF I ASKED you how much sleep you should get every night, you’d be able to answer. Or how many pieces of fruit and vegetables you should eat and how many steps you should take in a day. We know these things because, in this world of…
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Cambodia’s Central Bank wants to slash the cost of cross-border payments and is studying how its in-house digital wallet, the Hyperledger Iroha-powered Bakong, might get the job done. The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) signed an agreement…
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The mobile ecosystem in Pakistan plays an increasingly important role in economic growth, contributing around $16.7 billion, equivalent to 5.4 per cent of GDP, according to a research report launched by the GSMA, an international trade…
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Indonesia-based edtech platform Zenius reportedly has raised US$20 million (IDR283 billion) from Northstar Group, DailySocial has learned. Zenius was co-founded by its CEO Sabda PS dan Jerome Polin, and it’s said that PS will become the…
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BEIJING: The Universal Studios amusement park under construction in Beijing will admit visitors without a ticket – thanks to cameras that will scan their faces to determine if they’ve paid for entry. The technology is part of a host of…
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When bicycle-sharing caught the frenzy in China around 2017, Kelvin Ng and Justin Seow sensed a similar opportunity in their home country Singapore. So, in 2017, the pair launched an e-scooter-sharing business Popscoot. “Together, we…
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The Malaysian government has set up the National Digital Inclusion Council to create more income opportunities in the digital economy. According to Bernama, the council is headed by Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad. The council will…
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PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s digital economy expanded RM267.7 billion in 2018, contributing 18.5% to the national economy, according to the Department of Statistics. However, the growth pace moderated to 6.9% year-on-year as compared with the…
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“WHEN IT comes to cybersecurity, ignorance is a risk,” said Chubb Malaysia Country President Steve Crouch. The US-based insurance company recently conducted a study in the APAC that found Malaysian SMEs were underprepared to face…
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PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is looking to accelerate the country’s journey towards becoming a digital economy, with several initiatives being announced including making the country a global test bed for emerging technologies and innovation. Prime…
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Indonesian insurtech startup Fuse secures Series A round of funding, Tech In Asia reported. One of the investors revealed in the round is EV Growth. The insurtech company confirms that it raises “a couple of million” US dollars, aimed at…
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The national cyber-security agency recently announced a new malware detection and alert system to reduce the impact of threats for organisations. CyberSecurity Malaysia, which falls under the purview of the communications and multimedia…
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On top of the acceleration of moving to tech, the recent Malaysia Budget 2020 revealed an increased RM64.1 billion for education and with the Ministry of Education adopting Google Classroom for free, we were wondering, where might this…
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TM ONE, the business solutions arm of Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) and UMW Corp Sdn Bhd yesterday signed a memorandum of intent (MoI) on a strategic partnership to develop digital solutions aimed at enhancing and empowering Industrial…
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