SIRIM: Setting the standard, shaping Malaysia's technological future
Since its establishment in 1975, SIRIM has been at the forefront of technological advancement and standards development in Malaysia. In an exclusive interview, President and Group CEO of SIRIM, Datuk Indera Ir. Dr. Ahmad Sabirin Arshad, FASc, shares insights into the organization's achievements and its forward-looking plans to strengthen the nation’s technology and innovation ecosystem.
Thu Jan 02 2025
Climate change forged a new reality in 2024: 'This is life now'
In 2024, billions of people across the world faced climatic conditions that broke record after record.
Sat Dec 28 2024
Halal Business: Scaling success without sacrificing ethics
Southeast Asia's startup ecosystem is booming, but a shift is underway. While traditional models priorities rapid scaling and revenue growth, a new wave of entrepreneurs is focused on building ethical, sustainable business that align with community values, especially halal principles. Discover how startups can balance revenue pressures with ethical integrity and understanding the role of accelerator program in guiding these ventures and local dynamics that can support businesses grow sustainably with Managing Partner, HASAN.VC, Umar Munshi.
Wed Dec 25 2024
MAA Group: 56 years of innovation in Malaysia's business sector
MAA Group has stood as a beacon of innovation and resilience in Malaysia's business landscape. With a legacy spanning 56 years, the group has consistently evolved, setting benchmarks in various industries while staying true to its core values. MAA’s journey reflects a commitment to excellence, adapting to market changes, and driving sustainable growth, making it a trusted name in Malaysia's corporate ecosystem.
Wed Dec 18 2024
Combating cybercrime MADANI government to table two bills in parliament today
Amendments to the two acts aim to boost rapid digital growth while ensuring a safer ecosystem free from cybercrime threats.
Mon Dec 02 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets with Google, discusses boosting AI and data centre ecosystem
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stresses the need to focus on rules to prevent data leaks and malicious exploitation.
Fri Nov 15 2024
SIRIM ESG Holistic Ecosystem percepat amalan ESG dalam industri
Ia berfungsi sebagai penyelesaian penting dalam meletakkan Malaysia selaku peneraju dalam amalan yang lestari dan bertanggungjawab.
Fri Nov 08 2024
SIRIM lancar inisiatif perkasa amalan ESG dalam industri
SIRIM Berhad (SIRIM) hari ini melancarkan 'SIRIM ESG Holistic Ecosystem', satu inisiatif yang bertujuan menyokong dan mempercepat amalan alam sekitar, sosial dan tadbir urus (ESG) dalam kalangan industri Malaysia.
Thu Nov 07 2024
Niaga Spotlight: Revolutionising parenthood via technology
The parenting technology market in Southeast Asia reached approximately MYR 30 billion in 2023, with a CAGR of 8% to 10%
NIAGA SPOTLIGHT features tech-driven market innovation in parenting with Petrina Goh, Founder and CEO, Nuren Group - the largest women’s community and e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Malaysia's leading parenting platform.
Within a decade, Nuren Group has built a robust ecosystem that combines e-commerce, community building, and AI-driven solutions, serving over 5,000 merchants and 5 million active users. All this has helped generate RM50 million revenue in just the last 3 years.
Nuren Group is the first start-up company under Malaysia Debt Ventures Berhad (MDV), a subsidiary of the Minister of Finance (Incorporated) [MOF (Inc)] Venture Debt programme to be listed on the National Stock Exchange of Australia (NSX), which sets them on a path for global expansion.
Petrina Goh discusses the impact of innovative business models, empowering women through technology and how technological advancements are shaping Parenting Technology through a focus on localisation, innovation and user-centric design.
NIAGA SPOTLIGHT features tech-driven market innovation in parenting with Petrina Goh, Founder and CEO, Nuren Group - the largest women’s community and e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Malaysia's leading parenting platform.
Within a decade, Nuren Group has built a robust ecosystem that combines e-commerce, community building, and AI-driven solutions, serving over 5,000 merchants and 5 million active users. All this has helped generate RM50 million revenue in just the last 3 years.
Nuren Group is the first start-up company under Malaysia Debt Ventures Berhad (MDV), a subsidiary of the Minister of Finance (Incorporated) [MOF (Inc)] Venture Debt programme to be listed on the National Stock Exchange of Australia (NSX), which sets them on a path for global expansion.
Petrina Goh discusses the impact of innovative business models, empowering women through technology and how technological advancements are shaping Parenting Technology through a focus on localisation, innovation and user-centric design.
Mon Nov 04 2024
PM to launch National AI Office on Dec 12 - Gobind
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to launch the National Artificial Intelligence Office (NAIO) in Kuala Lumpur on Dec 12.
Sun Oct 27 2024
Consider This: OceanX’s Malaysia Mission 2024 — Science at Sea
Global ocean exploration nonprofit, OceanX, recently concluded the 16-day OceanX Malaysia Mission 2024 to evaluate the marine ecology and coastal ecosystem dynamics in the waters off Pahang, aboard OceanXplorer, the world’s most advanced scientific research vessel. This episode of #ConsiderThis was filmed aboard the OceanXplorer, where Melisa Idris speaks with Mattie Rodrigue, Science Programme Director of OceanX and Associate Professor Dr Maizah Mohd Abdullah, Lead Researcher of the OceanX Malaysia Mission 2024. She’s also a lecturer in marine biology and researcher at the Institute of Oceanography and Environment at Universiti Malaysia Terengganu.
Thu Oct 24 2024
Belanjawan 2025: Empowering Social Enterprises for Sustainable Growth and Impact
Exploring how Malaysia can build a supportive framework for the growth of social enterprises through policy innovation, sustainable financing, and human capital development. It also highlights the importance of geographic inclusivity, market access, and fostering a culture of innovation to drive impactful change. With the upcoming Budget 2025, the role of government incentives and private sector partnerships is examined in creating a resilient, mission-driven SE ecosystem.
Wed Oct 16 2024
Collaborative efforts between GLICs drive greater domestic investment - Khazanah
Datuk Amirul Feisal says govt-owned entities are part of broader ecosystem, and are connected to others just as they are connected to them.
Mon Oct 07 2024
MACC to present seven resolutions for creation of corruption-free national ecosystem
The resolutions will be presented to the Special Cabinet Committee on National Governance, chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Sep 27 2024
Najib mengaku guna bantuan Jho Low
Najib mengaku di Mahkamah Tinggi bahawa beliau bergantung kepada Jho Low untuk membantu pegawai khasnya meninjau projek berpotensi menjana kekayaan.
Wed Jan 15 2025
#AWANIRingkas 15 Januari 2025 | 9 PM
Berikut merupakan rangkuman berita setakat 9 malam, 15 Januari 2025
1️⃣ Seleweng dana pelaburan awam RM104 juta, lima ditahan
2️⃣ Landasan Maran-Kota Bharu siap lebih awal daripada jadual
3️⃣ TRAVEX 2025 sasar kutipan RM20 juta
#awaniringkas
1️⃣ Seleweng dana pelaburan awam RM104 juta, lima ditahan
2️⃣ Landasan Maran-Kota Bharu siap lebih awal daripada jadual
3️⃣ TRAVEX 2025 sasar kutipan RM20 juta
#awaniringkas
Wed Jan 15 2025
AWANI Ringkas: Pecah amanah
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
Wed Jan 15 2025
Pelancaran UZMA SAT-1 bukti kejayaan Dasar Angkasa Negara 2030 - MOSTI
Kejayaan Uzma Berhad melancarkan satelit penderiaan jauh pertama miliknya UZMA SAT-1 awal pagi tadi, menjadi bukti pencapaian dalam pelaksanaan Dasar Angkasa Negara 2030 (DAN2030).
Wed Jan 15 2025
CCAM rayu sokongan orang ramai selamatkan nyawa 14 kanak-kanak kanser
Persatuan Kanser Kanak-Kanak Malaysia (CCAM) merayu kepada orang ramai untuk memberikan sokongan dengan segera bagi menyelamatkan nyawa 14 kanak-kanak yang kini sedang berjuang melawan kanser.
Wed Jan 15 2025
ICQS Bukit Berapit: KDN sedang selesaikan isu berkaitan tanah
KDN kini dalam proses menyelesaikan isu berkaitan tanah bagi pembinaan Kompleks Imigresen, Kastam, Kuarantin dan Keselamatan (ICQS) baharu di Bukit Berapit, Pengkalan Hulu, Perak.
Wed Jan 15 2025
AWANI 7:45 [15/1/2025] – 35,368 kes tahun 2024 | Pelaburan mata wang tidak wujud | UzmaSAT-1 | 300 Pasangan Malaysia nikah di Thailand
Laporan berita padat dan ringkas #AWANI745 bersama Essan Yahya
Tumpuan #AWANI745 malam ini:
- Kerugian lebih RM1 juta, jenayah dalam talian tahun lalu.
- Ditipu lebih 1.5 juta ringgit di laman Facebook.
- Syarikat tempatan cipta sejarah, lancar satelit pemerhatian bumi.
- Tutup laluan pengkalan haram, pernikahan di Thailand jatuh merudum.
Tumpuan #AWANI745 malam ini:
- Kerugian lebih RM1 juta, jenayah dalam talian tahun lalu.
- Ditipu lebih 1.5 juta ringgit di laman Facebook.
- Syarikat tempatan cipta sejarah, lancar satelit pemerhatian bumi.
- Tutup laluan pengkalan haram, pernikahan di Thailand jatuh merudum.
Wed Jan 15 2025
Agenda AWANI: Kemampanan masa depan
Apa peluang Malaysia sebagai pengerusi #ASEAN25 dalam menerajui agenda kemampanan masa depan melalui tiga inisiatif transformasi: penyahkarbonan tenaga, perlindungan biodiversiti dan ketersambungan ekonomi di rantau ini? Diskusi 9 malam.
Wed Jan 15 2025
Saintis Vietnam temukan spesies siput baharu di gua terbesar dunia
Saintis Vietnam telah menemukan spesies siput baharu di Gua Son Doong dalam Taman Negara Phong Nha - Ke Bang di wilayah tengah Quang Binh, dan menamakannya sebagai "Oc non Son Doong".
Wed Jan 15 2025
Uzma Berhad cetus era baharu teknologi angkasa negara dengan pelancaran satelit UzmaSAT 1
Uzma Berhad melakar sejarah dengan pelancaran satelit pemerhatian bumi pertama miliknya, UzmaSAT-1, pada 3.09 pagi waktu Malaysia di Pangkalan Angkasa Vandenberg, California, menggunakan roket Falcon 9 milik SpaceX.
Wed Jan 15 2025