Merchantrade Asia (Best Brick &amp; Mortar Adoption)

Merchantrade Asia (Best Brick & Mortar Adoption)

Steven Ng Yong Beng (Innovator of the Year)

Dreamory Entertainment (Best Pivot - Growth Company)

Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri (Most Impactful Public Sector Agency Driving Digital Adoption - Federal Level)

<div class="kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0px; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, " system-ui",="" ".sfnstext-regular",="" sans-serif;="" color:="" rgb(228,="" 230,="" 235);="" font-size:="" 14px;="" background-color:="" rgb(36,="" 37,="" 38);"=""><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Deep diving into Buy Now Pay Later, how are retailers and consumers benefiting from this concept during the pandemic?</div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, " system-ui",="" ".sfnstext-regular",="" sans-serif;="" color:="" rgb(228,="" 230,="" 235);="" font-size:="" 14px;="" background-color:="" rgb(36,="" 37,="" 38);"=""><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Watch the exclusive interview between Premesh Chandran, CEO and Co-Founder of <a class="oajrlxb2 g5ia77u1 qu0x051f esr5mh6w e9989ue4 r7d6kgcz rq0escxv nhd2j8a9 nc684nl6 p7hjln8o kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x jb3vyjys rz4wbd8a qt6c0cv9 a8nywdso i1ao9s8h esuyzwwr f1sip0of lzcic4wl gpro0wi8 oo9gr5id lrazzd5p" href="https://www.facebook.com/Malaysiakini/?__tn__=kK-R" role="link" tabindex="0" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; outline: none; list-style: none; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; touch-action: manipulation; background-color: transparent; text-align: inherit; font-weight: 600; display: inline; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-family: inherit;">Malaysiakini</a> and special guest, Stuart Thornton, CEO and Co-Founder of <a class="oajrlxb2 g5ia77u1 qu0x051f esr5mh6w e9989ue4 r7d6kgcz rq0escxv nhd2j8a9 nc684nl6 p7hjln8o kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x jb3vyjys rz4wbd8a qt6c0cv9 a8nywdso i1ao9s8h esuyzwwr f1sip0of lzcic4wl gpro0wi8 oo9gr5id lrazzd5p" href="https://www.facebook.com/hoolahco/?__tn__=kK-R" role="link" tabindex="0" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; outline: none; list-style: none; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; touch-action: manipulation; background-color: transparent; text-align: inherit; font-weight: 600; display: inline; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-family: inherit;">hoolah</a>. Together they will be discussing how Buy Now Pay Later is the Gamechanger of Fintech Innovation and how it can benefit both consumers and retailers worldwide.</div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, " system-ui",="" ".sfnstext-regular",="" sans-serif;="" color:="" rgb(228,="" 230,="" 235);="" font-size:="" 14px;="" background-color:="" rgb(36,="" 37,="" 38);"=""><div dir="auto" style="">Buy Now Pay Later with hoolah | 3 monthly repayments. No interest. No hidden fees. | For more information, log onto hoolah.co or download the hoolah mobile app.</div></div>

Buy Now Pay Later: The Gamechanger of Fintech Innovation

<div class="kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0px; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, " system-ui",="" ".sfnstext-regular",="" sans-serif;="" color:="" rgb(228,="" 230,="" 235);="" font-size:="" 14px;="" background-color:="" rgb(36,="" 37,="" 38);"=""><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">The future of digital healthcare is HERE!</div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle" style="overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, " system-ui",="" ".sfnstext-regular",="" sans-serif;="" color:="" rgb(228,="" 230,="" 235);="" font-size:="" 14px;="" background-color:="" rgb(36,="" 37,="" 38);"=""><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Join us tonight at 9pm to catch Host, Karamjit Singh, CEO of Digital News Asia as well as the Founders of <a class="oajrlxb2 g5ia77u1 qu0x051f esr5mh6w e9989ue4 r7d6kgcz rq0escxv nhd2j8a9 nc684nl6 p7hjln8o kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x jb3vyjys rz4wbd8a qt6c0cv9 a8nywdso i1ao9s8h esuyzwwr f1sip0of lzcic4wl gpro0wi8 oo9gr5id lrazzd5p" href="https://www.facebook.com/doctoroncallMY/?__tn__=kK-R" role="link" tabindex="0" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; outline: none; list-style: none; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; touch-action: manipulation; background-color: transparent; text-align: inherit; font-weight: 600; display: inline; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-family: inherit;">Doctor On Call</a>, Maran Virumandi and Hazwan Najib. Watch as they discuss and share insights on Digital Health in Malaysia and how it transforms healthcare for YOU!</div></div>

Digital Healthcare: The Future is HERE

Watch as Malaysiakini's CEO, Mr Premesh Chandran chats with founder of the Cultural Economy Development Agency (CENDANA), Ms. Izan Satrina, about CENDANA's role in Malaysia and how you too can benefit from it!

A special interview with founder of CENDANA

<div>Watch and listen first hand as the CEO of Malaysiakini, Mr. Premesh Chandran and Miss Surina Shukri, CEO of Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), talk about how MDEC intends to transform Malaysia into one of the world’s leading digital economies! #mytechweek</div>

Special Interview: Malaysiakini meets MDEC

Siemens Data Center Conference 2025

Top In Tech Ep41: IBM’s CXO Dialogue | Future Forward: AI & Tech Trends to Watch in 2025

Ep40: The Silicon Straits: How Malaysia Can Unlock ASEAN's Digital Boom

Click here to RSVP Now! 29th Feb at 11am on Zoom

Top In Tech Ep39:  Democratizing Screening in the Digital Age to Mitigate Fraud and Scams

This episode brings together experts from various industries to share case studies and insights on navigating the trends and responding to various ESG challenges.

Ep34: Setting ESG at the forefront

How Malaysia can stay ahead in the financial innovation race

Powering banking with quantum computing

Shaping the Future of Data Centers in Malaysia

Siemens Data Centre Conference 2025

Empowering the Future: Creating World-Class Premium DC Expertise from Malaysia

Shaping the Future of Data Centers: Basis Bay and Universiti Malaya  Sign MoU to Revolutionize Data Centre Education 

This hybrid forum session was held in conjuction with Cyberjaya Innovation Week (InnoEx2023)

Fostering Innovation: Building an Ecosystem for a Thriving Innovation-based Economy

EDAR.Com shares its progress after winning the ‘Most Innovative Growth Company’

Pursuing growth, BeliGas is now Edar.com as it aims to be Malaysia’s D2C Grocery chain

Top In Tech Innovation Awards inspires young innovators to pursue their skills in solving problems in society

Teenage innovators from Penang on a mission to destigmatise mental health

Near death experience leads to drastic change in life direction & purpose

Innovator of The Year Johnson Lam is creating max impact on his ‘Bonus Time’

Winner of Best Brick & Mortar Adoption says business need to drive adoption

Manulife shows the way to Corporate Malaysia with its Top In Tech Innovation Award win

Submission is now OPEN! Top in Tech Innovation Awards 2022 wants to salute your inspiring innovative journey

Your Innovation Story Matters!

Are digital talents crucial to the success of the digital market in Malaysia? 

Digital Talents - Reality Bites 

Discussion Angles:~Why the need of employment screening?~Addressing challenges organizations face when aiming to hire individuals of quality and authenticity.~Why the need to democratize screening?~Uncover the importance of aligning with ABAC, ESG, and AMLA standards to fortify your organization against legal and ethical pitfalls.~The importance of AMLA for customer due diligence during customer onboarding,~Case studies

Ep39: Democratizing Screening in the Digital Age to Mitigate Fraud and Scams

Discussion Angles:-What carbon credits are, how do they work, and their role in promoting sustainable practices in businesses-Are carbon credits an effective mechanism in combating climate change and helping companies reduce their footprint or is it more greenwashing?- What is the software-as-a-service model and how does this play into the Carbon Credit market and contribute to a greener option?

Ep38: Carbon Credits: A Win-Win for Sustainability and Business?

The 2nd National Data Sharing Policy series, conducted in Bahasa Malaysia delves into why Data is the new currency and what are the benefits for consumers.

NDSP #2 Adakah Data Anda Terdedah? – Kenapa "Data is the new currency? 

The 1st National Data Sharing Policy series delves into how data sharing can be done in a secure and trusted manner if we have the right privacy measures in place, and take it seriously.

NDSP#1 Is your Data Exposed - What’s the benefit of your data?

Discussion Angles:-How does the 12MP addresses the challenges and gaps faced by MSMEs in terms of financing, human capital, technology adoption, and regulatory compliance.- Assessing the incentives for MSMEs to hire talent from the B40 group - especially women, youth, and those from rural areasand more

Ep37: Where’s the honey for MSMEs? - The Mid-Term Review of the 12th Malaysia Plan

Watch to learn more on: - Why is there a need to conduct a Mid-Term Review of the 12th Malaysia Plan?- How is the Mid-Term Review of the 12th Malaysia Plan conducted? What is the focus of this review?- How is Ekonomi MADANI relevant to the Mid-Term Review?- How does Ekonomi MADANI differ from the previous economic models and frameworks in Malaysia?- How can we assure a sceptical public that this is not a mere PR exercise but that deep thoughts and robust analysis have helped shape the framework of Ekonomi MADANI?- What are the key challenges and opportunities for the country to progress forward in achieving Malaysia MADANI: a sustainable, prosperous and high-income nation?

Ep36: How is Malaysia Faring Under its 12th Plan? Are major revisions required?

Watch to learn more on: -Where is Malaysia now?-Creating a supportive and conducive ecosystem in promoting an innovation-based economy-Challenges and gaps that need to be addressed- Is tapping into new technologies the way to drive innovation and transformation in business and society?

Ep35:  Fostering Innovation: Building an Ecosystem for a Thriving Innovation-based Economy

Discussion Angles:-How work is adapting to a future workforce?-Role of an organisation and leader in maximising productivity. -How will organisations drive this change and keep up with the rapid pace of the changing nature of the workforce?

Ep33: Future of Work - What’s the reality?

Tune in to this episode as Karamjit Singh, CEO of Digital News Asia and the panelists addresses enterprises' role in ensuring business readiness in capitalising opportunities, why 5G is crucial in advancing the country’s digital economy and more!

Ep32: Digital Transformation in the 5G Era

This episode address the role of HR in driving the agility of the organisation and HR5.0 technological solutions in elevating human capital investments. 

Ep31: HR 5.0 | Elevating Human Capital Investments

This episode explores deeper into the role of business leaders in upskilling and reskilling future-ready talent and how the private and public sectors can join forces in developing a dynamic talent ecosystem.

Ep30: Digital Talents - Reality Bites

The panelists will explore deeper into the circular economy opportunities in Malaysia, and how every company can already play a role, supported by tech, in contributing towards lowering their existing carbon footprint.

Ep29: The Intersection of Sustainability & Technology

Find out whether SMEs have overcome the barriers of adopting digitalisation and the role of IT solutions providers in assisting the ICT laggards.

Ep 28: Delivering Meaningful tech Value to SMEs. The How.

Karamjit Singh will take the stage with the panelists to discuss the challenges in excelling in the tech space, finding opportunities in a down market and impacting the community through innovation. How can Malaysian tech companies keep growing despite a down tech market? Join the discussion.

Ep 27: How Does Tech Survive Its Winter?

Solar is widely known as a cost effective Renewable Energy source, but how can we leverage emerging technologies to propel the solar energy ecosystem in Malaysia?

Ep 26: Green Wash or Green Tech - Is Solar nice to have or must have in Malaysia’s energy mix?

The Malaysian government expects the National IR4.0 policy to improve the country’s productivity by 30% across all sectors by the end of 2030, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a significant part of that. But the adoption rate is slow, with only 15% - 20% of companies embracing it, with the main challenges being lack of expertise, and limitations in financing them. Hence, the Bersama Malaysia initiative was launched in 2021 with the aim to equip 1 million Malaysians, by Dec 2023, with the skills to thrive in a cloud and AI-enabled digital economy.  Let’s dig deeper and find out how this is progressing.

Ep 25: Thriving in an AI-enabled Digital Economy

This special episode with redONE will touch on what it takes to innovate and become more than just a telecommunication company and what's in store for the next chapter. Thursday, 28 April 20224.00pm - 4.30pmon Zoom

Ep 24: Activate to Innovate: Let’s Chat with redONE

<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Smart Manufacturing in Malaysia - Reality Check aims to highlight the next phase of evolution in the manufacturing sector in boosting Malaysia’s industrialisation growth driven by people, processes and emerging technologies. But the harsh reality is that the vast majority of our manufacturing is still at industry 2.5  at best. How do we move forward in this case?<div> </div><div>7 April 2022 (Thursday)</div><div>4pm - 5pm</div><div>on Zoom</div>

Ep 23: Smart Manufacturing in Malaysia - Reality Check

<div>5G will indeed be a powerful boost to Malaysia's digital economy goals given its power to shape the technological trajectory of the country’s economic development and provide the next platform for entrepreneurs to innovate. Leaving aside the storm over Malaysia’s SWN approach, our discussion will focus on what are the immediate benefits early adopters in the country can expect.  10 March 2022 (Thursday)4pm - 5pmLIVE on Zoom</div>

Ep 22: 5G: What Is Possible Today

<div style="--tw-translate-x:0; --tw-translate-y:0; --tw-rotate:0; --tw-skew-x:0; --tw-skew-y:0; --tw-scale-x:1; --tw-scale-y:1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness:proximity; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width:0px; --tw-ring-offset-color:#fff; --tw-ring-color:rgb(59 130 246/0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow:0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow:0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow:0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored:0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ;">The extraordinary accomplishments that were presented at the inaugural Top In Tech Innovation Awards 2021 were truly remarkable.</div><div style="--tw-translate-x:0; --tw-translate-y:0; --tw-rotate:0; --tw-skew-x:0; --tw-skew-y:0; --tw-scale-x:1; --tw-scale-y:1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness:proximity; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width:0px; --tw-ring-offset-color:#fff; --tw-ring-color:rgb(59 130 246/0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow:0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow:0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow:0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored:0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ;"><br style="--tw-translate-x:0; --tw-translate-y:0; --tw-rotate:0; --tw-skew-x:0; --tw-skew-y:0; --tw-scale-x:1; --tw-scale-y:1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness:proximity; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width:0px; --tw-ring-offset-color:#fff; --tw-ring-color:rgb(59 130 246/0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow:0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow:0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow:0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored:0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ;"></div><div style="--tw-translate-x:0; --tw-translate-y:0; --tw-rotate:0; --tw-skew-x:0; --tw-skew-y:0; --tw-scale-x:1; --tw-scale-y:1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness:proximity; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width:0px; --tw-ring-offset-color:#fff; --tw-ring-color:rgb(59 130 246/0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow:0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow:0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow:0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored:0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ;">We have seen how technology has been speeding up, especially through digital adoption and this certainly creates rapid response today, shapes the journey to the future, and sets tomorrow’s standard. This award was specially introduced to recognise tech-savvy innovators and give them the opportunity to open doors to new commercial possibilities.</div><div style="--tw-translate-x:0; --tw-translate-y:0; --tw-rotate:0; --tw-skew-x:0; --tw-skew-y:0; --tw-scale-x:1; --tw-scale-y:1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness:proximity; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width:0px; --tw-ring-offset-color:#fff; --tw-ring-color:rgb(59 130 246/0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow:0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow:0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow:0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored:0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ;"><br style="--tw-translate-x:0; --tw-translate-y:0; --tw-rotate:0; --tw-skew-x:0; --tw-skew-y:0; --tw-scale-x:1; --tw-scale-y:1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness:proximity; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width:0px; --tw-ring-offset-color:#fff; --tw-ring-color:rgb(59 130 246/0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow:0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow:0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow:0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored:0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ;"></div><div style="--tw-translate-x:0; --tw-translate-y:0; --tw-rotate:0; --tw-skew-x:0; --tw-skew-y:0; --tw-scale-x:1; --tw-scale-y:1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness:proximity; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width:0px; --tw-ring-offset-color:#fff; --tw-ring-color:rgb(59 130 246/0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow:0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow:0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow:0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored:0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ;">We’re looking forward to the upcoming Top in Tech Innovation Awards 2022!</div><div style="--tw-translate-x:0; --tw-translate-y:0; --tw-rotate:0; --tw-skew-x:0; --tw-skew-y:0; --tw-scale-x:1; --tw-scale-y:1; --tw-pan-x: ; --tw-pan-y: ; --tw-pinch-zoom: ; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness:proximity; --tw-ordinal: ; --tw-slashed-zero: ; --tw-numeric-figure: ; --tw-numeric-spacing: ; --tw-numeric-fraction: ; --tw-ring-inset: ; --tw-ring-offset-width:0px; --tw-ring-offset-color:#fff; --tw-ring-color:rgb(59 130 246/0.5); --tw-ring-offset-shadow:0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow:0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow:0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored:0 0 #0000; --tw-blur: ; --tw-brightness: ; --tw-contrast: ; --tw-grayscale: ; --tw-hue-rotate: ; --tw-invert: ; --tw-saturate: ; --tw-sepia: ; --tw-drop-shadow: ; --tw-backdrop-blur: ; --tw-backdrop-brightness: ; --tw-backdrop-contrast: ; --tw-backdrop-grayscale: ; --tw-backdrop-hue-rotate: ; --tw-backdrop-invert: ; --tw-backdrop-opacity: ; --tw-backdrop-saturate: ; --tw-backdrop-sepia: ;">For partnerships, feel free contact the team at enquiry@kini.events</div>

Celebrating Remarkable Innovators

The growing prevalence in investing through the cyberworld has obviously increased and the disruptive forces include technological advancements and demographic changes. The trend is still leaning towards investments in the local scene, however, with the diversification of products and the democratisation of investing, will this incur more interest to explore the global scale?Powered by Rakuten Trade, this episode will explore the current investment landscape and trends, the diversification of products and give more thoughts on Being a Global Investor.

Ep 21: Being a Global Investor

As we gear towards the fourth industrial revolution, SMEs and business owners should analyse key aspects and vulnerabilities of their business to remain competitive and profitable. Companies are increasingly using Data Analytics as one way to get insights and gain competitive advantage. Business owners benefit from confident decision making, asset optimization, cost reduction, improve customer engagement and identify new revenue streams. Brought to you by MDEC, Fuelling Business Growth through Data aims to guide and share with SMEs and business owners to start their data driven journey.

Ep 20: Fuelling Business Growth through Data

Brought to you by NEC Corporation of Malaysia, this episode aims to enhance awareness and explore the synergy and balance between technology, security, privacy and convenience, and how this can help online and offline interactions safer for both individuals and businesses.

Ep 19: National Digital Identity: Complementing a Digital Space

NTIS: Catalyst for Emerging Innovations shared insights about the National Technology Innovation Sandbox initiatives' continuous progression and reveal some empowering stories.This episode was supported by MaGIC

Ep 18: NTIS: Catalyst For Emerging Innovations

In the recent 12th Malaysia Plan, the Prime Minister has stated that there will be no sign of building a new coal-fired power plant. However, the present energy mix for Malaysia’s power generation is mainly supplied by natural gas and coal. With coal being the affordable energy provider, can we still transition into cost-effective renewable energy in the long run? Organised by Malaysiakini and in collaboration with <a href="https://jninstitute.org/asian-stories-home/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Judith Neilson Institute</a>, Swapping Coal: What’s the Future’s Energy Mix? will address the challenges of transitioning into a greener energy option and the possibility of relying on gas-power plants for the future.

Swapping Coal: What’s the Future’s Energy Mix?

<div>The Sharing Economy is gaining traction in a variety of industries owing to the fact that businesses are becoming digitally savvy and willing to participate in sharing economy practices. SMEs are the engines of growth in the Malaysian economy and contribute to an employment generation. </div>The Sharing Economy Concept for SMEs’ Sustainable Growth explored into the opportunities in diverse segments. This episode was brought to you by Lalamove.Moderated by Karamjit Singh, CEO, Digital News Asia, in the panel were: 1) Jane Teh, Managing Director, Lalamove Malaysia 2) Pennie Lim, Founder &amp; CEO, Homa2u 3) Mark Koh, CEO &amp; Co-founder, Supahands Together, they discussed the significance of the Sharing Economy in today’s business landscape and how it can support SMEs in the long run. #TopInTech #KiniEvents

Ep 17: The Sharing Economy Concept for SMEs’ Sustainable Growth

<div>Many are talking about the alternative workplace, which allows flexibility between being at the office and being able to work from home. This new method is encouraging organisations to lean towards more dependence on digitalisation to keep workflow and productivity moving. Meeting platforms have become a norm, and the other is Digital Signing. How will organisations benefit through embracing this new advancement and change the way businesses work?This episode is in partnership with <a href="https://www.securemetric.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Securemetric</a>.</div>Digital Signatures: Embracing New Practices was moderated by Karamjit Singh, CEO, Digital News Asia and in the panel were:1) Sea Chong Seak, Chief Technology Officer, SigningCloud 2) Lo Nyan Tjing, Chief Executive Officer, MSCTrustgate.com 3) Nagendran Perumal, Chief Technology Officer, Censof Delving more into the processes, security and implementations of digital signatures for various industries in Malaysia, into business operations and to your personal lives. #TopInTech #KiniEvents

Ep 16: Digital Signatures: Embracing New Practices

<div>Recently, the Malaysian Government inaugurated 6 Strategic Thrust under the MyDigital initiative, to aspire to establish a trustworthy, secure and ethical nation. However, the pandemic could be a blessing in disguise by forcing many businesses to embrace digitalisation. One such adoption would be digital signatures across the public sector by 2025.Episode 15 explored the significance of adopting digital signatures into business operations and its pathway towards Malaysia’s digital transformation. This episode was in partnership with Securemetric</div>Moderated by Karamjit Singh, CEO, Digital News Asia. In the panel were: 1. Edward Law, CEO, Securemetric 2. Fabian Bigar, CEO, MyDigital 3. Sam Majid, CTIO, Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commissions #TopInTech

Ep 15: Replacing Wet Ink & Paper for Digitalisation

<div>We talked about the growing e-commerce trends in Malaysia and Asia since the rapid adoption of technology caused by the pandemic. Malaysia has reported a 24.7% growth in 2020, according to GlobalData's E-Commerce Analytics. While it is a competitive, yet highly potential landscape to be in now, promoting digital innovation to adapt is fundamental for growth.In this episode, Karamjit Singh of <a href="https://www.digitalnewsasia.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Digital News Asia</a> continued to deep dive with the panelists to gain some perspectives on the attractive partnerships that are available and its marketing strategies to integrate and build a competitive advantage in the journey to accelerating your business.</div>The panelists were:1. Jason Wong, General Manager, hoolah Malaysia 2. Eddy Han, Country General Manager, ShopBack Malaysia 3. Jane Teh, Managing Director, Lalamove Malaysia This episode was in collaboration with hoolah and sponsored by ShopBack. #TopInTech #KiniEvents

Ep 14: e-Commerce: Driving Growth with Digital

According to the World Bank, SMEs account for roughly 90% of all companies and more than half of all employment worldwide. Despite this, these companies struggle to obtain financing, which can mean the difference between a small business flourishing, surviving, or having to shut down completely due to a lack of funding that limits their ability to scale or meet new demand.Fintech on the other hand has been integrating technology into creating new business opportunities. However, what would be the critical role of Fintech in bridging the SMEs financial gap? This episode was sponsored by <a href="https://capbay.com/)" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CapBay</a>. In the panel were:Ang Xing Xian, CEO &amp; Co-Founder, <a href="https://capbay.com/Naysan" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CapBay</a>Naysan Munusamy, Co-founder, <a href="https://transfer.moneymatch.co/)" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MoneyMatch</a>Elain Lockman, President, Registered Digital Markets Association Malaysia. Moderated by Karamjit Singh, Chief Executive Officer, Digital News Asia.

Ep 13: Fintech: Bridging The SME Financing Gap

The National Technology Innovation Sandbox (NTIS) programme was launched to accelerate the startup ecosystem to be demand driven and progressive with the aim to develop social economic impact for the country. This episode highlighted the opportunities, and challenges moving towards a pathway to advanced technology. This episode was sponsored by OFO Tech and supported by MaGIC.

Pathway To Advanced Technology

Are incumbents evolving fast enough to face the disruptors?The growing digital momentum in financing and investments is expanding to serve and empower the vast number of SMEs in Malaysia. P2P financing is one example that has been benefitting microSMEs. Personal investments via robo advisors have also been gaining more trust with the innovation of IoT and AI technology. We also ask, is it wise to be a DIY investor in this age?This episode was sponsored by microLEAP and Payfo

Fintech: The Growing Digital Momentum

More consumers in Malaysia are using digital payments for online purchases now compared to times before the pandemic. The e-marketplace is a competitive ecosystem. This also relates to how merchants leverage on the support of logistic partners in innovating their services to serve fast and efficient deliveries to consumers.This episode was in collaboration with hoolah Malaysia

e-Commerce & Retail Innovations

In conjunction with the celebration of International Women’s Day 2021, we aim to share personal stories from the present women leaders who've made groundbreaking achievements in their fields with the hope to inspire more young women leaders in the tech space.

Empowering The World of Technology: #WomenInTech

Covid-19 has been challenging but can technology improve our physical and mental health? This latest session entitled Physical &amp; Mental Health through Tech featured a powerhouse panel moderated by Karamjit Singh, CEO at Digital News Asia and a special introduction by Premesh Chandran, CEO at Malaysiakini.

Physical & Mental Health Through Tech

With Budget 2021 being a hot topic lately, what better time than now to discuss the topic of "Budget 2021: 6 Billion Reasons To Disrupt TVET"? Will the allocation be able to set the foundation to accelerate tech and digital adaption? Let's find out!

Ep40: The Silicon Straits: How Malaysia Can Unlock ASEAN's Digital Boom

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