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

In this powerful Fireside Chat moderated by Karamjit Singh, CEO of Digital News Asia, featuring Dr. Jasmine Begum, PhD, Regional Director, Legal &amp; Government Affairs, Microsoft ASEAN and Anuar Fariz Fadzil, CEO of Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) , explore Malaysia's strategic ambition to become ASEAN's digital embassy - a safe, secure and world-class destination for digital assets and AI innovation.

MDX Fireside Chat [Microsoft X MDEC]: Malaysia, ASEAN’s Trusted Digital and AI Hub

<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

<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

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

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

Microsoft and MDEC leaders say building credibility, skills and inclusivity will decide if the nation leads ASEAN’s AI economy

Why trust is Malaysia’s strongest currency

A local data centre pioneer proves digital resilience and green design can coexist

From green vision to data fortress - Basis Bay’s next leap

Gamuda is transforming Malaysia’s future not just through engineering feats, but by nurturing AI talent and pioneering homegrown technologies that can compete globally.

Future-Proofing Malaysia: Building Our Digital & AI Human Capital

That long track record underpins Nervesis and now Zygy - proof that this isn’t just another opportunistic pivot into AI, but a continuation of decades of applied expertise.

Meet Zygy, Malaysia’s AI challenger to global giants

To bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application, MMU launched the iCadet program.

Next Gen Talent: Going beyond future proofing graduates

VCI Global highlights how trust, resilience, and AI-driven insights can transform urban life at SECKL 2025

AI Cities, Community Empowerment through Digital Solutions

Hosted by Malaysiakini co-founder, Premesh Chandran and CEO of Digital News Asia, Karamjit Singh, the sessions brought conversation and insights on the digital economy, smart cities, and the creative possibilities of new technologies.

Mkini & DNA were proud to organise the Fireside Chat sessions at MDX & SCEKL 2025

Both events wrapped up on a high note with panels and keynotes that hit right at the heart of Malaysia’s digital future, from bridging the workforce talent gap and showing practical solutions for building cities that include everyone to AR &amp; AI reshaping creativity.

Mkini & DNA were proud to be among the official media partners for MDX & SCEKL 2025

The ASEAN AI Summit marks as a lead-in to two major events next month — the Malaysia Digital Xceleration (MDX) Summit 2025 and Smart City Expo Kuala Lumpur (SCEKL25)

Malaysia’s ‘AI Nation’ vision shaping strategically ahead of MDX, SCEKL

Unlock a special discount with promo code KINI10, your ticket to Malaysia’s ultimate automotive experience!

Tokyo Auto Salon KL: Japan's Tuning Titans Returns with Malaysiakini and KiniTV On Board

As artificial intelligence transforms the global semiconductor landscape, Malaysia is positioning itself not just as a manufacturing hub – but as a centre for chip innovation and design excellence.Join our panel of industry leaders as they discuss how policy, partnerships, and talent development are driving Malaysia’s emergence in AI-powered integrated circuit (IC) design.

Ep44: Made in Malaysia: Growing Talent, Driving Innovation in AI-Powered IC Design

In this Fireside Chat with Multimedia University President and CEO Prof. Dato' Dr. Mazliham Mohd Su'ud, the university will address the future of talent in Malaysia’s AI-driven economy.

MDX Fireside Chat [Multimedia University]:  Next Gen Talent: Going Beyond Future Proofing Graduates

We're tackling a critical question for the future: How do we not only build but significantly expand our local human capital in the rapidly evolving fields of digital and AI? Tune in with Gamuda Group Chief Digital Officer John Lim as he explores how initiatives like the Gamuda AI Academy, in strategic partnership with Google Cloud, are leading the charge in empowering people for tomorrow's economy.

MDX Fireside Chat [Gamuda Berhad]: Future-Proofing Malaysia: Building Our Digital & AI Human Capital

Join Karamjit Singh, CEO of Digital News Asia, in conversation with Daren Tan, Founder &amp; CEO of ALPHV Technologies, as they dive into how AI, innovation, and a strong tech community are shaping Malaysia’s digital future. From changing mindsets to building resilience, this session brings sharp insights for leaders navigating disruption and growth.

MDX Fireside Chat [Daren Tan]: Tech, Trust & Tomorrow with ALPHV’s CEO

join us for a candid conversation with Mr. Lance Cheang, CEO of VLAN Asia, as he shares key insights on how cloud technology empowers Malaysian SMEs, uncovers the hidden benefits of digitalisation, and highlights why embracing change is essential to stay competitive in today’s fast-paced digital landscape.

MDX Fireside Chat [Lance Cheang]: Cloud, SMEs & Malaysia’s Digital Future

Join Digital News Asia CEO Karamjit Singh as he speaks with Kamales Lardi, author and strategic thinker of digital transformation, as they discuss about the importance of the human touch in AI and digital transformation at the #MDXSummit

MDX Fireside Chat [Kamales Lardi]: AI, digital transformation and the human-centred approach

Zygy isn’t just another AI — it’s your strategic partner. Its AI Ingestion Technology transforms scattered data into real-time insights and tailored reports that drive measurable outcomes. From boardrooms to national policy, Zygy empowers smarter decisions and turns local intelligence into global impact.

MDX Fireside Chat [ZYGY]: The Homegrown AI taking Spreadsheets and Sovereignty to the next level

Agentic AI goes beyond automation - it thinks, plans, and acts across silos to deliver smarter, faster, and more proactive public services for Malaysia. Catch Chamrun Digital CEO Adj. Prof. Dr. Behrang (Hani) Parhizkar as he gives an overview about Agentic AI and its potential in the public sector.

MDX Fireside Chat [Chamrun Digital]: Agentic AI and the role it plays in the public sector

What is Next Gen Computing? For Basis Bay, it is having Tier 4 Data Centers. Basis Bay's data centers are designed to ensure high availability and reliability for mission-critical applications. It also has smart hand services, offering real-time monitoring and on-site technical support, and it is built to scale, accommodating growing business demands and technological advancements.

MDX Fireside Chat [Basis Bay]: Next Gen Computing: Advanced Data Center Infrastructure

Tune in as Malaysiakini co-founder Premesh Chandran speaks to Dr. Non Arkaraprasertkul, Smart City Expert at Thailand's Digital Economy Promotion Agency on Civic Data and AI Interoperability for Inclusive Cities.

SCEKL Fireside Chat: Civic Data and AI Interoperability for Inclusive Cities

AI isn't just changing transportation, it is redefining mobility. Join Malaysiakini co-founder Premesh Chandran as he speaks to Kunihiro Uzawa, ID&amp;E Holdings Singapore Branch General Manager

SCEKL Fireside Chat: AI for Mobility

Sophia — robot citizen, global icon, and quite possibly the most unflappable speaker you’ll ever meet 🤖✨.

SCEKL Fireside Chat: Shaping the Digital Future - A conversation with Sophia the Robot

Cities are beginning to adopt AI-driven technologies, and digital solutions are reshaping how communities connect and thrive. However, real empowerment starts with privacy, and data protection is crucial for that.

SCEKL Fireside Chat [VCI Global]: AI Cities, Community Empowerment through Digital Solutions

KDEB is transforming how waste is managed across Selangor. But innovation doesn’t stop here. However, the big question is: What’s next?

SCEKL Fireside Chat [KDEBWM]: Smart Waste Management - What's Next?

⁠Ep43: IBM Tech Innovation Summit 2025

⁠Ep42: Siemens Data Center Conference 2025: Shaping the Future of Data Centers in Malaysia

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

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.

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