KUALA LUMPUR: E-sports enthusiast and full-time accountant Mohamed Ilyas Suhairi returns to video games to unwind after a long day, as there is always something new to explore. The 26-year-old said he was drawn to e-sports because it allowed him to relax, have fun and connect with friends. “When I started following e-sports, I became…
By the end of this decade, the distinction between Malaysia’s “digital economy” and its traditional economy could begin to disappear. Artificial intelligence (AI) is moving rapidly beyond the chatbot. The next generation of agentic systems will increasingly execute workflows, analyse complex information and coordinate decisions with limited human intervention. Physical AI will push that intelligence…
AS Malaysia enters a new phase of digital transformation, the nation’s digital economy continues to play an increasingly important role in driving economic growth, innovation and national competitiveness. This year, as the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) marks its 30th anniversary, the milestone provides an opportunity to reflect on how far Malaysia’s digital economy has…
KUALA LUMPUR: As food security, supply chain resilience and commercial innovation become increasingly critical to the future of the global food and beverage industry, Malaysia is bringing together a premier gathering of F&B industry players at the Malaysian International Food & Beverage Trade Fair (MIFB) 2026 from July 15–17 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre,…
Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. When one thinks of the World Cup, one thinks of balls. Perhaps the Fevernova (our personal favorite), the Jabulani, the TRIONDA, which is currently being used in the tournament, or even the globe on the iconic trophy. Credit: DATA WORLD FB What we probably don’t…
Malaysia’s enterprise AI readiness gap stems from fragmented data. AI deployment depends more on governed data than model choice. Malaysia’s plan to become a regional data and AI hub by 2030 is raising questions about whether enterprises have the data systems needed to deploy AI beyond pilots. Cecily Ng, Vice President and General Manager of…
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Education and Learning Summit (MELS) has convened over 150 key stakeholders across the education, technology and industrial sectors. Organised by the KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific, the summit was held in collaboration with the Malaysian Association of Private Colleges and Universities (Mapcu) and the National Association of Private Educational Institutions…
