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AWANI Tonight: DeepSeek poses no threat to data centres in M'sia

AWANI Tonight: DeepSeek poses no threat to data centres in M'sia

Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo states that Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is not a threat to Malaysia's data centre growth, as the government evaluates its energy consumption impact and potential benefits.
Tue Feb 04 2025
Israeli startups make global plans after key role in war

Israeli startups make global plans after key role in war

Xtend drones integrate AI to conduct high-precision strikes, and can be operated from 9,000 km away with minimal human intervention.
Sun Feb 02 2025
AWANI Review: Mesolitica: How Malaysia’s First LLM is Boosting Local AI Adoption

AWANI Review: Mesolitica: How Malaysia’s First LLM is Boosting Local AI Adoption

Local startup Mesolitica is shaping AI to meet the unique needs of a multilingual, multicultural Malaysia. Khalil Nooh, co-founder, shares how the company is leading the way in developing the country’s first Large Language Model, capable of capturing 16 local dialects.
Sat Jan 04 2025
Japan, India startups to study laser-equipped satellite to tackle space debris

Japan, India startups to study laser-equipped satellite to tackle space debris

Both countries to study business opportunities for in-space services such as de-orbiting defunct satellite and extending spacecraft's life.
Sat Dec 21 2024
The Future Is Female: inDrive’s Aurora Tech Award — Driving Change for Women in Tech

The Future Is Female: inDrive’s Aurora Tech Award — Driving Change for Women in Tech

Only 2.3% of venture funding currently goes to women-led startups and that figure has remained stagnant at 2% for years. And often, female entrepreneurs receive smaller amounts of funding—enough to survive but not to invest significantly in strategic initiatives that could propel the business forward. The Aurora Tech Award is an international prize founded by the global ride-hailing service, inDrive, and designed to support women founders in IT by helping them gain visibility and attract investment. On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks with Shaerine Irwina Kaur, Communications Manager for Southeast Asia for inDrive.
Mon Nov 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil

NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil

PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Economic outlook: Budget 2025 to lay foundation for a digital-driven economy

Economic outlook: Budget 2025 to lay foundation for a digital-driven economy

The report said Budget 2025 will entail efforts to position Kuala Lumpur as a top 20 global startup hub by 2030 through the KL20 initiative.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Major shake-up at OpenAI as Chief Technology Officer resigns

Major shake-up at OpenAI as Chief Technology Officer resigns

Artificial Intelligence startup OpenAI's chief technology officer Mira Murati on Wednesday announced her resignation from the company, signalling a significant leadership shift for the company
Thu Sep 26 2024
Malaysian startups looking forward to pitching directly to lawmakers in Parliament

Malaysian startups looking forward to pitching directly to lawmakers in Parliament

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil proposed an idea for the next startups and SMEs entrepreneur meetup to be hosted in Parliament.
Thu Aug 08 2024
Thailand SEZ: Malaysia proposes involvement of private, startup companies - PM

Thailand SEZ: Malaysia proposes involvement of private, startup companies - PM

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the proposal was presented to Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa during courtesy call on him yesterday.
Wed Aug 07 2024
OpenAI working on new reasoning technology under code name ‘Strawberry’

OpenAI working on new reasoning technology under code name ‘Strawberry’

The Microsoft-backed startup races to show the types of models it offers are capable of delivering advanced reasoning capabilities.
Mon Jul 15 2024
Microsoft ditches OpenAI board observer seat to stave off antitrust scrutiny

Microsoft ditches OpenAI board observer seat to stave off antitrust scrutiny

Microsoft gives up its board observer seat at OpenAI to ease US and UK antitrust regulators' concerns about its control over the AI startup.
Thu Jul 11 2024
KL poised to become a global tech hub

KL poised to become a global tech hub

Investment firm GP Bullhound highlights the city's unique qualities that mirror those found in successful tech communities around the world.
Wed Apr 24 2024
MOSTI to launch Single Window Initiative to strengthen Malaysia's startup ecosystem

MOSTI to launch Single Window Initiative to strengthen Malaysia's startup ecosystem

The government is committed to making the country a hub for startups.
Fri Apr 12 2024
Indian AI startup CEO arrested after body of 4-year-old son found in luggage

Indian AI startup CEO arrested after body of 4-year-old son found in luggage

Suchana Seth has been arrested on suspicion that she murdered her four-year-old son after his body was found in her luggage.
Tue Jan 09 2024
US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India

US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India

The Trump administration has increasingly turned to the military to help carry out its immigration agenda.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation

Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation

Countries from Russia, China, Spain, Ireland and the UK say they continue to support the two-state solution.
Wed Feb 05 2025
US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong

US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong

Trump's crackdown on de minimis would make the products sold by the likes of Shein and Temu more expensive.
Wed Feb 05 2025
US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM

US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia's stance remains the same as that of other Islamic countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs

US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs

More than $13 million in US funding for an international security force helping fight armed gangs in Haiti has been frozen, the UN says.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha

Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha

A total of 44,901 civil servants were screened under Public Service Psychological Health Digital Profiling System, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
Wed Feb 05 2025
India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens

India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens

Security personnel stood in the water nearby while thousands of people crowded the banks to watch the prime minister perform the rituals.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president

Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president

Vice President Sara Duterte would be the Philippines' second most senior official to face removal from office.
Wed Feb 05 2025
What is a sovereign wealth fund?

What is a sovereign wealth fund?

Sovereign wealth funds are investment vehicles owned by countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
[COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism

[COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism

The current alarm over Trumps tariff threats overlooks a key point: global markets are resilient and adaptable.
Wed Feb 05 2025