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

Pineapple pizza debate heats up as UK pizzeria sets 100-pound price tag
As pizza has become popular globally, foreign innovations in toppings have often left Italians perplexed and aghast.
Sat Jan 25 2025
![[OPINION] Bridging East and West: How Malaysia can seize the AI and climate initiative? [OPINION] Bridging East and West: How Malaysia can seize the AI and climate initiative?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51709879380_TBartificialintelli.jpg)
[OPINION] Bridging East and West: How Malaysia can seize the AI and climate initiative?
Malaysia has the potential and unique opportune moment to establish itself as a global leader in AI and climate innovation.
Wed Jan 22 2025
![[COLUMNIST] Active neutrality in the pursuit of AI innovation [COLUMNIST] Active neutrality in the pursuit of AI innovation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/51728873693_EMIR.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Active neutrality in the pursuit of AI innovation
Malaysia must address its innovation barriers to achieve its goal of becoming a global technology leader.
Mon Jan 20 2025

Malaysia to champion ASEAN's resilience and inclusivity during chairmanship
Malaysia sets the stage for ASEAN's growth and stability in 2025, with a focus on economic integration, innovation, and inclusivity.
Thu Jan 09 2025

APEC returns to South Korea after 20 years, to zero in on innovation, digitalisation, sustainability
South Korea, which will be hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) this year for the first time in 20 years, will focus on innovation, digitalisation and sustainability.
Thu Jan 02 2025
Heralding 2025: New Year, New You, New Me
Step into 2025 with bold aspirations and transformative ideas. Join Founder of Richard Ker Digital, Richard Ker, as we explore strategies for personal growth, digital innovation, and making the most of new beginnings. It’s time to embrace the "New Year, New You, New Me" mindset for a brighter, better future.
Thu Jan 02 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
![[COLUMNIST] The struggle for truth in the digital age [COLUMNIST] The struggle for truth in the digital age](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/61733807175_TBPROFALTUN.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] The struggle for truth in the digital age
Recent innovations are altering society's communication habits, with digital media growing into a significant component of our daily lives.
Tue Dec 10 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Trump's tariff threat: The timely catalyst for global realignment [COLUMNIST] Trump's tariff threat: The timely catalyst for global realignment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51733387237_DonaldTrump.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Trump's tariff threat: The timely catalyst for global realignment
It is becoming increasingly evident that even the edge of innovation is steadily shifting to the global South-East!
Mon Dec 09 2024
It's About YOUth: Chinatown reimagined: Mixing old roots with new ideas
Chinatown stands as a symbol of revitalisation, weaving together Malaysia’s rich cultural heritage. Kwai Chai Hong’s Zeen Chang and REXKL’s Lim Kok Kean explore the balance of preserving the area’s time-honored traditions while nurturing youth-driven innovation to fuel the creative economy.
Fri Dec 06 2024

Is using AI tools innovation or exploitation? Three ways to think about the ethics
Artificial intelligence can be used in countless ways - and the ethical headaches it raises are countless, too.
Sun Dec 01 2024
It's About YOUth: Envisioning the future of learning
What does the future of learning looks like? Will it tackle today’s education challenges? Edmond Yap Kok Onn, CEO of Tupai.ai, and Tay Tien Sing from Pemimpin GSL explore how technology and innovation can reshape the way we learn.
Fri Nov 15 2024

Meta says Malaysia's social media licensing plan lacks clarity, threatens innovation
Meta criticises Malaysia's plan to require social media platforms to apply for a regulatory license by January.
Wed Oct 30 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Global Innovation Index 2024: Linking education to the persistent innovation input-output gap [COLUMNIST] Global Innovation Index 2024: Linking education to the persistent innovation input-output gap](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/51728873693_EMIR.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Global Innovation Index 2024: Linking education to the persistent innovation input-output gap
If anything, our result in GII 2024 is the prime example of how investment does not necessarily lead to successful output.
Mon Oct 14 2024

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

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025