Fintech-as-a-service (FaaS) solutions have enabled small enterprises to deploy solutions, facilitating their payment processes and expanding their product reach globally without the burden of developing an in-house, proprietary payment gateway.

Joel Tay, CEO of Soft Space Sdn Bhd, belie...

Solutions: Tackling fintech woes

The cyclical nature of style and trends is a phenomenon that has persisted for many years. Millennials yearned for the 1990s and now, Gen Z yearns for the 2000s.

The Y2K wave, as it stands with Gen Z now, is a reinterpretation of the zeitgeist of 2000s fashion, characterised by a nostal...

Listicle: #Y2K gadgets to help fulfil your aesthetic

Malaysia finds itself at a critical juncture, where the digital industry holds the key to future growth and competitiveness. As we navigate the complexities of a globalised world, digital advancement is no longer a luxury but a necessity for sustained economic progress. Beyond mere rhetoric, our ...

Insight: Alchemy for Malaysia’s digital economic growth

A decade from now, how are our cities going to be powered? Will the proliferation of electric vehicles continue, thus shaping our public transportation and day-to-day lives? Will our offices and homes be powered by solar, wind or hydro? Will there be a new form of energy that shapes our world? Pe...

Geek Speak: Going nuclear

A troubling trend in Malaysia’s housing ownership landscape has emerged in recent times. The declining rate of home ownership is juxtaposed against a surge in unsold properties, painting a complex picture of the housing market.

This scenario can be particularly daunting for prospective ...

Asset Awareness: Redefining property investment with data

As tech giants compete to develop the next generation of headsets, extended reality (XR) seems poised to transform not only how individuals interact with the virtual world but also the operations of businesses across industries. 

While adopting this new technology is an obvious ste...

Extended Reality: Making XR more accessible to SMEs

The media has been inundated with news of companies, which previously endorsed a hybrid work model, now forcing employees to return to the office full-time. However, that may not represent the sentiment of all companies and it is believed that the trend of hybrid work is here to stay, with many t...

Flexibility: Hybrid work-play environment still in demand in Malaysia

Picture this: While on your day job as an e-hailing driver, your car breaks down. After sending the car to a workshop, you check your bank account and there isn’t enough money to cover the repairs as your funds have been used for back-to-school supplies.

Without the car, there are no ot...

Cover Story: Need-based financing for the underserved

Manufacturing and high technology industries were the most targeted victims of ransomware attacks in 2023, according to Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 Ransomware Retrospective blog and Incident Response Report 2024. This is due to the limited visibility into their operational technology systems, a l...

Red Alert: Manufacturing and high technology industries most vulnerable to ransomware attacks, report finds

I have been speaking about the need to change the start-up funding narrative from the build to flip mentality to building enduring companies in my last few articles. I have also explained why mergers and acquisitions (M&A) do not really work in Malaysia because corporations in the country are...

The Pitch Deck: An IPO is a terrible thing to waste

NEWS

Fajar Defence launches blockchain investigation and cybersecurity solutions

Fajar Defence Sdn Bhd, a homegrown blockchain analysis and cybersecurity solutions provider, has introduced two new offerings — the Operational Simulator fo...

Bits + Bytes: A Miscellany of Technology

KUALA LUMPUR (April 30): When it comes to technology (tech), the goal should not be to use the most difficult tech available to do something. Instead, the ultimate goal is to make it simple and cost-effective. This is what Michele Ferrario, co-founder and chief executive officer of Stashaway, aims to achieve with the robo-advisory platform.

Keeping it simple

Malaysian society, especially the older generation, looks at employment in large industries and corporations as an affirmation of success, said Minister of Economy Rafizi Ramli.

This perspective inadvertently has hampered entrepreneurship, he added.

Employment in large industries considered a success benchmark

In efforts to secure financial resilience, Malaysians often opt for more traditional savings methods and calculated budgeting to weather rainy days. The Malaysia Deposit Insurance Corporation (MDIC) reports that nearly half of Malaysians are without insurance coverage, suggesting that insurance h...

Inclusivity: Bridging the insurance gap through a digital approach

(May 19): Liverpool's outgoing manager Juergen Klopp has never been one for social media but he took the plunge on Saturday ahead of his final game in charge, instantly becoming an Instagram hit when he racked up a million followers.

Klopp announced in January that he would leave Liverp...

Klopp earns a million Instagram followers within hours

KHARKIV, Ukraine (May 19): Ukraine said Russian shelling targeted civilians in two cities in the northeastern region of Kharkiv on Saturday while President Volodymyr Zelenskiy reported successes by troops fighting a renewed Russian assault there.

Ukrainian prosecutors said they were inv...

Ukraine says Russian shelling targets civilians in Kharkiv region

(May 19): After guiding Chelsea to the Women's Super League title for the seventh time, Emma Hayes is a woman with just one job.

Hayes can fully concentrate on being coach of the United States Women's National Team after Chelsea's 6-0 win over Manchester United on Saturday. It marked the fifth st...

After one last Chelsea title, Emma Hayes now focused on USWNT

Police have identified the male suspect who attacked the Ulu Tiram police station on Friday and confirmed that he has no links to any terrorist groups.

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain clarified that the initial statement of the suspect being a member of Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) was based on his father's involvement with the terrorist group.

IGP: Suspect in Ulu Tiram police station attack not linked to terrorist group

From New York to London to Tokyo, if there’s one similarity among the world’s equity markets it’s this: record highs.

Of the world’s 20 largest stock markets, 14 have hit all-time highs recently.

From Tokyo to New York, stock markets are on a record-hitting spree around the world

All the suspects remanded on Saturday following the attack at the Ulu Tiram police station early on Friday morning are local citizens, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain.

Ulu Tiram attack: Seven suspects remanded are locals, says IGP

The Communist Party of Vietnam has nominated police minister To Lam to be state president, the government said on Saturday.

Vietnam nominates top police official To Lam as state president

Maybank and English Premier League club Manchester United have launched their latest co-branded credit card in Indonesia.

In 2023, Maybank and Manchester United announced the extension of their 13-year partnership into Indonesia — adding a fourth Asean country to their existing co-branded products available to customers in Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines.

Maybank, Manchester United launch new co-branded credit card in Indonesia

China's agriculture minister is being investigated for suspected violations of law and discipline, the country's anti-graft watchdog said on Saturday.

China probes agriculture minister for suspected disciplinary violations

Sarawak is optimistic that its state revenue will continue to grow over the next two to three years, driven by the state's strong economic performance this year, said Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

Abang Johari optimistic Sarawak's revenue will grow in next two to three years

From New York to London to Tokyo, if there’s one similarity among the world’s equity markets it’s this: record highs.

Of the world’s 20 largest stock markets, 14 have hit all-time highs recently.

Police have identified the male suspect who attacked the Ulu Tiram police station on Friday and confirmed that he has no links to any terrorist groups.

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain clarified that the initial statement of the suspect being a member of Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) was based on his father's involvement with the terrorist group.

All the suspects remanded on Saturday following the attack at the Ulu Tiram police station early on Friday morning are local citizens, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain.

(May 19): Liverpool's outgoing manager Juergen Klopp has never been one for social media but he took the plunge on Saturday ahead of his final game in charge, instantly becoming an Instagram hit when he racked up a million followers.

Klopp announced in January that he would leave Liverp...

KHARKIV, Ukraine (May 19): Ukraine said Russian shelling targeted civilians in two cities in the northeastern region of Kharkiv on Saturday while President Volodymyr Zelenskiy reported successes by troops fighting a renewed Russian assault there.

Ukrainian prosecutors said they were inv...

(May 19): After guiding Chelsea to the Women's Super League title for the seventh time, Emma Hayes is a woman with just one job.

Hayes can fully concentrate on being coach of the United States Women's National Team after Chelsea's 6-0 win over Manchester United on Saturday. It marked the fifth st...

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