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.

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, March 26 — Investor confidence in industry-relevant human resources was a key factor behind Selangor’s impressive investment surge to RM101 billion last year, nearly double the RM55 billion target. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said Selangor’s...

BATU KAWAN, March 25 — Malaysia should position itself as an indispensable force in the semiconductor and technology sectors amid current global trade shifts, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged the Works Ministry (KKR) to continue adopting the latest cost-effective technologies in the planning, provision, and development of projects to ensure they are executed more efficiently and promptly.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 — The International Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) continues to support investments that introduce cutting-edge technology and enhance the skills and quality of the local workforce to keep Malaysia globally competitive.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — Malaysia’s partnership with United Kingdom-based Arm Holdings Plc (ARM) will help to elevate Malaysia into a high-value economy, igniting the front-end semiconductor ecosystem while fostering the long-term growth of local semiconductor firms.

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — The Selangor government is in talks with global semiconductor leader Arm Holdings Plc (ARM) to train students at the Advanced Semiconductor Academy of Malaysia (Asem), as part of efforts to strengthen Malaysia’s integrated circuit (IC) design...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 — Policies on expanding solar farm projects and nuclear infrastructure development are expected to be among the key issues discussed in today’s Dewan Rakyat.