AWS re:Invent 2024: Grab Partners AWS To Drive Growth And Efficiency Across ASEAN

From Anas Abu Hassan

LAS VEGAS, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Amazon Web Services Inc (AWS) announced on Wednesday that Southeast Asian super app Grab Holdings Inc has chosen AWS as its preferred cloud provider to enhance operational efficiency across eight ASEAN countries.

Duitnow Is Accessible From Sarawak’s S Pay Global

KUCHING, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- S Pay Global, the Sarawak government’s e-wallet application, has expanded its functions by linking with DuitNow  QR after partnering with Payments Network Malaysia (PayNet).

MIDA-MIER Forum Explores Malaysia’s Economic Future

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) said the partnership to host the Budget Insights Forum: Moving Towards 2025 with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) underscores the country’s efforts to achieve an inclusive and sustainable growth.

Salaries Of Digital Talents Stabilising At Healthy Rates Against Growing Digital Economy - PIKOM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s digital talent salary growth is projected to stabilise at 7.19 per cent this year and 7.12 per cent in 2025, said the National Tech Association of Malaysia (PIKOM).

AWS Sees Strong Growth In ASEAN Cloud Services Market

LAS VEGAS, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Amazon Web Services (AWS) anticipates strong growth in its cloud services business, driven by the adoption of generative artificial intelligence (Gen-AI) that will further enhance the digital economy across the ASEAN region.

Malaysia's Digital Economy To Reach US$31 Bln In 2024 - Report

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's digital economy is poised to reach US$31 billion (RM138.4 billion) in gross merchandise value (GMV) in 2024, an increase of 16 per cent from 2023. 

Malaysia, South Korea To Foster ESG Investments And Technological Collaborations

SEOUL, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and South Korea have reiterated their commitment to fostering an investment climate aligned with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles.

Malaysia, New Zealand Committed On Having 'scoping Exercise' To Strengthen Fta

LIMA (Peru), Nov 15 (Bernama) -- A “scoping exercise” to strengthen the Malaysia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (MNZFTA) will cover new areas of cooperation such as digital trade and halal recognition, according to the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Second Semiconductor Park Will Be Launched Early Next Year – Selangor MB

SHAH ALAM, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- The second Malaysia Semiconductor IC Design Park in Cyberjaya, Sepang will be launched early next year, said Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.

Technology, AI Is Beyond Just An Access - PM Anwar

By M. Saraswathi

PERU (Lima), Nov 15 (Bernama) — In a world increasingly dominated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technologies, the Malaysian government also recognises that bridging the digital divide is crucial for equitable development across all segments of society.

APEC Leaders, Ministers To Discuss Policies To Thrive Economies, Inclusiveness

From M. Saraswathi

LIMA (Peru), Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The 2024 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week begins with leaders and ministers set to discuss policies that could help economies overcome various challenges such as climate change, sustainable energy solutions, digital economy transition, and trade facilitation while promoting innovation and inclusiveness.

China-Malaysia Community-Building Has Reached New Level, Says PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The building of a China-Malaysia Community with a shared future has reached a new level, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.