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How are Asia’s banks modernising to stay competitive?
In order to stay competitive in today’s fintech era, banks are pushing ahead with modernising their operations and willingness to adopt new technologies. Read more…
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New DWN 5G model expected to drive Malaysian telco growth
The growing clarity surrounding Malaysia’s 5G rollout and plans for a future dual wholesale network (DWN) model is expected to drive sector growth: report. Read more…
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Malaysian PM looks to make 5G sector more competitive
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim is considering opening the country’s 5G ecosystem to more tech partners, potentially breaking Ericsson’s supplier monopoly. Read more…
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Propelling Malaysia into a more innovative 5G era
Malaysia expects to reap a wide array of benefits by propelling telcos into a 5G era, including achieving 80% 5G population coverage by the end of this year. Read more…
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Latest mobile network experience report for Malaysia
Mobile Network Experience Report for Malaysia, a definitive guide to understanding the true experience Malaysians receive from their six main mobile operators. Read more…
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Malaysian companies ill-prepared for cybersecurity threats
A mere 16% of Malaysian organizations have the ‘Mature’ level of readiness needed to be resilient against today’s modern cybersecurity risks. Read more…
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AWS throws $6b at new ‘infrastructure region’ for Malaysia
AWS has revealed plans to launch an infrastructure Region in Malaysia as it commits to investing $6 billion (approx. MYR 25.5 billion) in the country by 2037. Read more…
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Why is ZT an essential paradigm for today’s APAC businesses?
Industry experts point to zero trust (ZT) as an essential paradigm for businesses moving forward as recent reports confirm the rise in cyberattacks. Read more…
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AI meets the food industry – Malaysia sets the scene
Malaysians will travel all over the country to enjoy the definitive version of national dishes, and the digitalisation of its food sector is of special interest Read more…
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Malaysia 5G network rollout on track despite concerns
Malaysia is moving ahead with its 5G mobile network despite continued concerns over its contracts and speed of deployment, according to Communications Minister. Read more…
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Pioneering robotic surgery, advanced health tech in Malaysia
Malaysia is continuing technology adoption across multiple sectors, including smart healthcare initiatives such as robotic surgery and advanced health tech. Read more…
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New PM Anwar to put Malaysian 5G plan under review
Malaysia’s new PM Anwar Ibrahim said his administration will review the plan for state-owned 5G network DNB, saying it wasn’t formulated transparently. Read more…
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Malaysia’s HealthMetrics – boosting corporate healthcare
How did Malaysian health-tech company HealthMetrics recently accelerate its corporate membership to grew to more than 2 million members and policyholders? Read more…
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Malaysian 5G to kick into gear with new DNB deals
Celcom, DiGi, TM, YTL and U Mobile sign agreements to access the 5G network run by Malaysian state agency DNB for 10 years. Services launches start this week. Read more…
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Digital leaders react to new Malaysia Budget proposals
Malaysia’s Budget 2023 proposals received a cautious welcome from digital industry leaders, who called for stronger encouragement on digital economy efforts. Read more…
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Malaysian palm growers turn to tech to manage staff shortage
Malaysian palm oil producers are stepping up mechanisation to stem losses as fruit goes unharvested during their worst labour shortage yet. Read more…
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Reframing Malaysia’s digital first economy push
In a bid to head off multiple crosswinds in today’s fragile ecosystem, Malaysia is redoubling its ‘digital first economy’ effort towards a sustainable future. Read more…
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Making sense of AI-driven smart services in Malaysia
AI-driven smart services are drawing greater attention globally, even perceived as a key – the ‘secret sauce’- of building highly effective customer experience. Read more…
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Maxis and U Mobile say no to DNB stake offer
Maxis and U Mobile do not plan to take stakes in state-owned 5G agency DNB, sources say, which could throw Malaysia’s 5G rollout into further disarray. Read more…
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DNB close to equity stake deal with Malaysian MNOs
Celcom, Digi, Maxis, Telekom Malaysia, U Mobile and YTL agree to take equity stakes in DNB, though access terms are still being hashed out. Read more…