Optimizing IT Budgets: The key to innovation in Malaysia’s economy
Seth Ravin, CEO of Rimini Street, discusses how optimizing IT budgets can drive innovation in Malaysia’s economy. Key topics include Malaysia's 2025 budget’s role in digital competitiveness, the importance of ERP transformation in the AI era, and strategies for reinvesting IT savings into innovation. The conversation also explores opportunities for enhancing operational efficiency in key industries and aligning digital transformation with national economic goals.
Tue Feb 18 2025

GISB CEO, 21 others plead not guilty to being members of organised crime group
The charges provide for imprisonment of between five and 20 years upon conviction.
Wed Feb 12 2025

OpenAI CEO says board will reject Musk's $97 billion offer, the Information reports
Sam Altman says the company's board of directors intends to make clear it has no interest in Elon Musk's "supposed bid".
Tue Feb 11 2025

Paris AI summit draws world leaders and CEOs eager for technology wave
Delegations will discuss managing AI's massive energy needs amid global warming and its applications in the developing world.
Mon Feb 10 2025
AWANI Review: From Livelihood - Can Content Creation Be A Real Career?
The creator economy is booming - but is content creation a sustainable career? Where’s the money really going, and how can creators turn engagement into income? Cult Creative CEO Shermaine Wong breaks it down and reveals why brands are betting big on micro-influencers.
Sat Feb 08 2025
Consider This: The Reality of Retirement Savings in Malaysia
The EPF recently introduced the Retirement Income Adequacy Framework, a three-tiered savings benchmark—basic, adequate, and enhanced—meant to be used as a reference to maintain different levels of financial security post-retirement. Is this framework enough to ensure financial security in old age? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Professor Joseph Cherian, Deputy CEO and Practice Professor of Finance, at the Asia School of Business.
Tue Feb 04 2025

Microsoft, Meta back big AI spending despite DeepSeek's low costs
CEOs of Microsoft and Meta defends massive spending saying it was crucial to staying competitive in the new field.
Fri Jan 31 2025
OPR: Navigating Malaysia's Economic Future
Join Dr. Rosnani Rasul, CEO of BIMB Securities Sdn Bhd, as she delves into the implications of Malaysia's 2025 Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) strategy. Gain insights into economic growth, sectoral impacts, and long-term strategies for sustainable development.
Wed Jan 15 2025

Two ex-1MDB board members to remain as third parties in 1MDB lawsuit - Federal Court
Two ex-1MDB board members stay as third parties in the lawsuit against ex-chairman Mohd Irwan and ex-CEO Arul Kanda.
Mon Jan 06 2025
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

Give Rob Friend a chance to prove himself with Harimau Malaya - Effendi
Local football fans have been urged to give former Canadian national player Robert Douglas Friend the opportunity to prove his credibility as the CEO of the Harimau Malaya squad
Wed Jan 01 2025

Ex-Canadian player, Rob Friend, announced as national team CEO
Rob Friend, who is described as the main leader in the new organisational structure for the Harimau Malaya squad, will officially begin his duties at Wisma FAM in Kelana Jaya, next month.
Tue Dec 31 2024

New FAM CEO selection nearly complete - Tunku Ismail
Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, has confirmed that the selection of a new chief executive officer for the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) is nearly complete.
Fri Dec 27 2024

Malaysia's 1MDB files legal claim against Amicorp Group seeking over $1 billion for alleged fraud
1MDB claims eight Amicorp entities and its CEO Toine Knipping played a vital role in enabling the sovereign wealth fund to be defrauded between 2009 and 2014.
Mon Dec 23 2024
AWANI Review: CGS International: Carving a Niche in Financial Services
With its rebranding, CGS International is moving beyond traditional brokerage services. As Deputy CEO Khairi Shahrin explains, there’s no value in chasing bottom-feeding fees - CGS is diving into niche markets where others aren't looking. He discusses the company’s strategy for growth, leveraging its China connection, and key trends shaping 2025.
Sat Dec 21 2024

Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025