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 […]
Catalysing an inclusive, resilient and impactful social enterprise movement: Key priorities for Malaysia’s Budget 2025
This article first appeared in Digital Edge. (OCT 7): Social enterprises (SEs) are more than just a business model — they are a movement. Globally, their significance is undeniable. According to the World Economic Forum, SEs generate a staggering US$2 trillion in revenue and are responsible for creating nearly 200 million jobs. Even more striking […]
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 […]
Smart Cities: Reimagining urban planning
This article first appeared in Digital Edge, The Edge Malaysia Weekly on August 12, 2024 – August 18, 2024 In an era of rapid technological advancement and urbanisation, smart cities have captivated imaginations and captured headlines. Based on United Nations projections, over 55% of the world’s population resides in urban areas, and this will reach […]
Game On
This article first appeared in Digital Edge, The Edge Malaysia Weekly on August 26, 2024 – September 1, 2024. Describing the fight for talent in the game development industry as merely “competitive” would be an understatement. During the Covid-19 pandemic, gaming companies experienced unprecedented growth as demand for entertainment, including video games, surged while people […]
Satu Creative Hasanah Impact Challenge 2024
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 27 August 2024 – Satu Creative Services Sdn Bhd (Satu Creative), in collaboration with Yayasan Hasanah and in partnership with the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS), is proud to announce the launch of the Satu Creative Hasanah Impact Challenge 2024 (SCHIC2024), a strategic initiative to empower early-stage social enterprises in Malaysia to create sustainable, scalable solutions that address key social and environmental challenges.
POMEN Introduces ENGARAGE
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 25 June 2024 – POMEN Autodata Sdn Bhd (POMEN) is proud to announce the launch of ENGARAGE, a cloud-based SaaS Integrated Workshop Management System designed to help automotive workshops and service centres build lasting customer relationships and ensure repeat business through personalised interactions.
Shell LiveWIRE Awards Five Peninsular Malaysia Enterprises
Kuala Lumpur, July 20, 2024 – Shell has awarded five enterprises as the state winners of Shell LiveWIRE Malaysia 2024, following the Peninsular Malaysia finals held today at Wisma Shell in Cyberjaya. This is Shell’s third year in running this entrepreneurship development initiative for Peninsular Malaysia entrepreneurs.
SOLS Energy
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — 19 March 2024 – SOLS Energy stands at the forefront of Malaysia’s solar revolution as the nation’s leading home solar installer. Spearheading a paradigm shift towards sustainable energy, SOLS Energy introduces the groundbreaking ‘Home Solar Subscription Program’, a pioneering initiative in Malaysia’s solar energy landscape. This innovative programme marks a significant milestone, offering homeowners a simplified and more accessible pathway to embrace solar energy like never before.
