Author: Azuar Zainuddin

Ideas: Using AI to amplify human potential

This article first appeared in Digital Edge, The Edge Malaysia Weekly on March 24, 2025 – March 30, 2025 No longer just a tool for automation, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a force of creation. But the real question isn’t what AI can do — it is how we choose to use it. At its […]

Making the digital leap: Building a start-up ecosystem for inclusive growth

This article first appeared in Digital Edge, The Edge Malaysia Weekly on February 24, 2025 – March 2, 2025 Asean’s digital economy is experiencing unprecedented growth, with a compound annual growth rate exceeding 20%, making it one of the fastest expanding digital markets globally. By 2022, its value had reached US$194 billion and it is […]

Opinion: The bright future of solar energy

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 7): As the world grapples with the pressing challenge of climate change, solar energy is emerging as a beacon of hope. Its rapid advancements and growing adoption are shaping a future where clean, renewable energy is the norm. Here’s a look at the trends and innovations driving the solar energy revolution and what the future holds, with a focus on Malaysia.

Empowering Growth: Malaysia needs gender-inclusive tech start-up ecosystem

This article first appeared in Digital Edge, The Edge Malaysia Weekly on December 9, 2024 – December 15, 2024 In the rapidly evolving world of tech and innovation, Malaysia has made strides but still grapples with inclusivity. Ranked 114th in the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2024, the country is far from gender […]

Digital Nomads: Balancing innovation with local impact

This article first appeared in Digital Edge, The Edge Malaysia Weekly on October 14, 2024 – October 20, 2024 The rise of digital nomadism has become one of the most significant trends in the modern workforce. In 2022, the global population of digital nomads reached 35 million, contributing close to US$800 billion annually to local […]

Meraque expands drone solutions to Uzbekistan

This article first appeared in New Straits Times. MERAQUE Group, a leading Malaysian robotics solutions company, has signed a strategic partnership with the Agriculture Ministry of the Republic of Uzbekistan. This partnership marks a significant milestone for both organisations, highlighting their mutual commitment to driving innovation, collaboration and growth in the agricultural technology sector. The […]

Satu Creative Hasanah Impact Challenge 2024 concludes with US$118,600 grants to empower social enterprises in Malaysia

Satu Creative Services Sdn Bhd, in collaboration with Yayasan Hasanah, the Ministry of Finance (MOF), Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), and Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS), has concluded the Satu Creative Hasanah Impact Challenge 2024 (SCHIC2024). The initiative aimed to empower early-stage social enterprises in Malaysia by developing sustainable, scalable solutions to address key […]