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The Pressing Need for An Inclusive Post-Pandemic Recovery

24Nov

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The Pressing Need for An Inclusive Post-Pandemic Recovery

The Pressing Need for An Inclusive Post-Pandemic Recovery Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has called leaders in the Asia-Pacific region to work towards an inclusive post-pandemic economic recovery. In his speech at the virtual APEC CEO Dialogues Malaysia 2020, Muhyiddin said that countries must reaffirm their commitment a rules-based multilateral trading system as nations would need to trade and invest their way out of the current economic downturn, according to The Malaysian Reserve. “This is essential for our businesses, as market stability and predictability are the central pillars which ensure that trade and investment continue to flow, even during times of crisis,” “It is in this spirit that we hope to implement the APEC Post-2020 Vision. This Vision, which is set to...

17Nov

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ASEAN Super 8 Takes New Avatar — Goes Virtual

ASEAN Super 8 Takes New Avatar -- Goes Virtual Southeast-Asia's first-ever extensive virtual exhibition for the built environment is here. Following years of overwhelming support from industry players and professionals, the 2020 edition of ASEAN Super 8 has taken a new avatar by going virtual in the efforts to embrace the "New Normal" and to widen the options for exhibitors. Informa Markets has launched the ASEAN Super 8 Virtual Connect Exhibition platform to bring onboard various global brands and to connect them with industry players across the built environment industry's supply chain. ASEAN Super 8 Virtual Connect Exhibition in conjunction with the International Construction Week (ICW) -- hosted by the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) -- will take place fr...

The Showcase of Altel’s 5G Autonomous Shuttle Buggy in Langkawi

22Jan

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The Showcase of Altel’s 5G Autonomous Shuttle Buggy in Langkawi

Altel Holdings Sdn Bhd, a part of the Albukhary Group of Companies and Tradewinds Corp showcased it’s 5G-powered four-seater autonomous shuttle buggy at the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) 5G Demonstration Project (5GDP) in Langkawi on January 21 2020. Altel mentioned that Tradewinds’ Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa will serve as the site for fellow guests and tourists to get a first-hand experience of the autonomous shuttle buggy. This project would not have been possible without Altel’s partnership with MooVita. MooVita is a high-tech start-up that specializes in providing ‘vehicle agnostic’ driverless software solutions for urban environments. Mr Akmal Fadzil, the CEO of Altel Group stated that the autonomous technology will cater to the means of transp...

Malaysia to Champion 5G in Southeast Asia

22Jan

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Malaysia to Champion 5G in Southeast Asia

Malaysia is all set to make its mark on the global arena on par with developed economies with the implementation of 5G Demonstration Projects (5GDP) throughout the country led by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). The progress in the implementation of the fifth generation mobile technology (5G) will also redefine the readiness of the country’s industries and small and medium businesses to face the fourth industrial revolution. MCMC mentioned that Malaysia has laid the foundation through 5GDP to be at the frontier in deploying 5G in Southeast Asia. A recent study by the Malaysia Institute of Economic Research (MIER) stated that the implementation of 5G can contribute approximately RM12.7 billion to the national gross domestic product (GDP) and create about ...

Which is Better for Retailers? Mobile Apps vs. Mobile Website

15Jan

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Which is Better for Retailers? Mobile Apps vs. Mobile Website

Many people spend two times more on their phones than on their desktop computers and 87% of that time is spent on apps, yet we regularly run into retailers who think a mobile website presence will suffice. However, there’s always pros and cons for the use of both mobile apps and mobile website. Internet Access Both retail mobile website and mobile apps rely on the internet connection, but somehow with lower internet connection user still can browse their mobile apps while mobile website needs a stronger connection to browse. This is because they include function, such as virtual shopping and program loyalty related features, which require virtual databases access. However, features like creating a shopping list without a data connection can definitely be used. Mobile apps data ...

18Apr

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Malaysia Moves Into 5G Domain

Malaysian Telcos have spent the last week running test on their 5G networks in anticipation of the 5G Showcase that is taking place this weekend in Putrajaya. The showcase will feature the telco companies preparing their 5G technology as the industry ramps up towards the unveiling of 5G’s benefits and impact at the showcase, which aims to underline the technology’s capabilities. The tests not only measure the speed but also measures the latency and reliability as well as the consistency of the telco lines when they are working together in order to avoid signal interference. The test also checks for realistic 5G speeds on different spectrums without allowing them to clash with each other. Among the telco company who will be present at the showcase is TM who apparently already has i...

‘Black Panther’ Is Google’s Most-Searched Movie Of 2018

13Dec

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‘Black Panther’ Is Google’s Most-Searched Movie Of 2018

As the year draws to a close, it's time to take stock of 2018. Google, for one, has released its Year in Search, running down 2018's top-trending queries in several categories. These trends also vary from country to country. Topping the global and American rankings, Ryan Coogler's Black Panther movie leads the way as the Internet's the most searched for film of 2018. It was a pivotal year for the blockbuster which, as well as grossing over US$1bil (RM4.18bil) worldwide, as also bagged Golden Globe nomination for Best Drama movie. Deadpool 2 comes second in the list, followed by Venom, Avengers: Infinity War, the Freddie Mercury biopic, Bohemian Rhapsody, Bradley Cooper's directorial debut, A Star Is Born, Incredibles 2, The Nun, A Quiet Place and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. Ac...

Australian Watchdog Wants A Regulator For Dominant Google, Facebook

11Dec

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Australian Watchdog Wants A Regulator For Dominant Google, Facebook

Australia's competition watchdog on Monday recommended tougher scrutiny and a new regulatory body to check the dominance of tech giants Facebook Inc and Alphabet Inc's Google in the country's online advertising and news markets. The recommendation, in a preliminary report on the U.S. firms' market power, is being closely watched around the world as lawmakers wrestle with the powerful tech firms' large and growing influence in public life, from privacy to publishing. It comes days after Australia passed laws forcing tech companies to help police access private user data, and amid growing concern from authorities worldwide about the giants' commercial behaviour and distribution of so-called "fake news". "When you get to a certain stage and you get market power, which both Google and...