[COLUMNIST] Innovation ecosystem effect – the key to being one step ahead of global challenges
Oliver Schwab, Managing Director, World Economic Forum shares his thoughts on the challenges faced by the early-stage start ups
Wed Jun 26 2024
Meet the 2024 Technology Pioneers of the World Economic Forum
Discover WEF's 2024 Technology Pioneers. Explore 100 groundbreaking start-ups driving advancements in AI, clean energy, healthcare and more.
Thu Jun 06 2024
UK startups can expose Malaysia to global best practices, says Rafizi
The UK-Malaysia Digital Innovation Programme saw 10 UK net zero start-ups pitch their technologies in person for up to US$1 mln investment.
Mon Mar 20 2023
RMK-12: Innovative funding solutions towards Shared Prosperity
Today, there are innovative funding instruments to raise funds for SMEs and start-ups, such as ECF and peer-to-peer(P2) platforms.
Sat Sep 25 2021
DiCaprio invests in cultivated meat start-ups Mosa Meat, Aleph Farms
It solves some of the most pressing issues of current industrial beef production, DiCaprio said.
Thu Sep 23 2021
Digital Village to help local start-ups, entrepreneurs - Abang Jo
Abang Jo said the village will help aspiring local start-ups and entrepreneurs set up business.
Thu Sep 02 2021
Start-ups aim to change car battery recycling, clean up world's most polluting industry
Leong said the company plans to also set up plants in Malaysia, Vietnam and South Korea using this technology.
Fri Apr 23 2021
These tech innovations could truly help make fashion more ethical
Brands and start-ups alike are working to go even further by developing innovations that will help make fashion more ethical.
Fri Apr 09 2021
MDEC allocates RM14 mil to 70 SMEs, start-ups to strengthen digital ecosystem
MDEC is in the midst of disbursing RM3.5 million worth of grant claims to 20 recipients, mainly from the digital creative content industry.
Fri Apr 02 2021
SMEs must arm themselves with digital technology - Wan Junaidi
The COVID-19 pandemic had indirectly boosted the use of technology, with digitalisation being an important element not only to revive existing businesses but also to promote new start-ups.
Sun Mar 07 2021
Mission reinvent
As the digital age of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) dawns upon us it foretells a society evermore deeply integrated with technology.
Tue Jan 26 2021
MOSTI working on special aid for start-ups Khairy
A study by the ministry found 40 per cent of the start-ups in Malaysia will run out of cash in the next two months.
Fri Apr 24 2020
13 Southeast Asian startups receive accolades at the ASEAN Rice Bowl Startup Awards 2019
The ASEAN Rice Bowl Startup Awards (Rice Bowl) has returned for another year of celebrating excellent start-ups within the ASEAN region.
Thu Jan 16 2020
Disruptive theory: Strategy development for start-ups
A foresighted manager needs to be able to be nimble and agile in playing the right strategy at the right time.
Mon Apr 22 2019
Axiata Digital Challenge: An opportunity for Malaysian tech start-ups to shine
The Axiata Digital Challenge was conceptualised with the sole intention of unearthing innovative solutions and ideas from Malaysian tech start-up community.
Wed Nov 15 2017
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024