Cybersecurity – many agencies but how secure are we?
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's warning that Malaysia could become a target of cyberattacks amid growing geopolitical tensions should prompts this question – how prepared are we, despite having multiple government agencies responsible for cybersecurity?
SoftBank’s US$50bil investment plan in Malaysia
Softbank's reported plans to invest up to US$50bil in artificial intelligence (AI), technology and data centres (DCs) across Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak is certainly good news for Malaysia.
Hospital mergers can raise competition challenges
Bloomberg's report that IHH Healthcare Bhd may join the race to acquire Asia OneHealthcare raises the prospect of the creation of a giant healthcare group that could raise competition issues.
Finding construction’s next growth driver
The local construction industry has weathered several shifts in demand, from the scaling back of mega projects after Pakatan Harapan took power in 2018 to the revival of infrastructure spending and, more recently, the data centre (DC) boom.
From fuel pumps to food bills
Fuel subsidies have helped cushion local consumers from rising global energy prices, but higher costs could still feed through to the food supply chain.
Indonesia’s burning issue
The Indonesian government is under intense domestic and international pressure to control fires across parts of its archipelago.
Fair play for local businesses
Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has sounded a timely warning about the country's growing dependence on imports, particularly from China.
AI jitters grow, but spending rolls on
To say technology stocks went through a roller-coaster ride this week is an understatement.
Grid charges temper RE euphoria
Two developments in the energy sector this week in Malaysia are noteworthy.
