Ideas: Creativity as catalyst to secure Southeast Asia’s…

This article first appeared in Digital Edge, The Edge Malaysia Weekly on May 26, 2025 – June 1, 2025 In Kuala Lumpur, a team of creative technologists has transformed an abandoned colonial building into a multimedia storytelling hub. Through projection mapping, they simulate a lush rainforest environment that reacts to movement and sound, creating a […]

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 […]

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.

Azuar Zainuddin

Chief Executive Officer

Ahmad Azuar Zainuddin is an educator and entrepreneur focused on driving economic and social impact through entrepreneurship and innovation. With deep experience in capacity building and ecosystem development, he designs and delivers initiatives that empower aspiring and early-stage Malaysian entrepreneurs. Azuar is also a frequent media contributor and a sought-after speaker across the region.

He was recognised as runner-up in the Best Implementation Partner category at the 2022 Shell LiveWIRE Top Ten Innovators Awards in Mexico City. He holds a Master’s in Communications and Media Studies from Monash University and a Bachelor of Arts in Design from Curtin University. Outside of work, he enjoys reading and the arts.