Malaysia announces 3 new Premier Digital Tech Institutions
The Malaysian government has recognised three additional universities – HELP University, International Islamic University Malaysia and Tunku Abdul Rahman…
Why KPIs are crucial for digital transformation success
The challenges of digital transformation are well documented. Delays, setbacks, scaled back expectations, and even failure, seem to come hand-in-hand with…
Malaysia-based digital health platform DoctorOnCall partners with…
DoctorOnCall, a Malaysia-based digital health platform by Health Digital Technologies Sdn. Bhd, has partnered with Merchantrade Asia Sdn Bhd (Merchantrade),…
Rationalised requirements for digital banks’ foundation phase
In early March, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) issued an updated Exposure Draft for Licensing Framework of Digital Banks. In this updated version, the regulatory…
Li Ka-Shing Backed AMTD Seeking Digital Banking License in Malaysia
Hong Kong-based AMTD revealed in an interview that they are seeking a digital banking license in Malaysia. AMTD is an independent investment banking firm…
Grab Malaysia eyes digital banking business
E-HAILING giant Grab Malaysia is exploring the opportunity to apply for a digital banking licence in line with the rapid growth of the digital economy in the…
Propelling SMEs into the Digital World
The favourable provisions for digital adoption set out in the 2020 Budget denotes the government is actively encouraging more local businesses to move rapidly…
Why data sharing is key to a digital future in Malaysia
When it comes to going digital, Malaysia is making good progress, and not trailing too far behind other APAC countries. According to a 2019 IMD report,…
Microsoft and NFL expand partnership to accelerate digital transformation
Microsoft Corp. and the National Football League on Tuesday announced an expansion of their deep technology partnership. The multiyear expansion aims to help…
UK to consider opposition to digital tax in pursuit of U.S. trade deal
LONDON, March 2 – Britain said on Monday it would consider opposition to its plan to impose a new digital tax on big tech companies like Google, Facebook and…