Relying on technology to keep Ramadan spirit alive this year

KUALA LUMPUR: With the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, Muslims in the country will have to get accustomed to observing the fasting month way different than the usual, more so with the movement control order (MCO) imposed since March 18. For the first time this year, Ramadan which is normally […]

Infusing tech to drive the coatings industry forward

Nippon Paint pushes boundaries to innovate on its retail strategy in 2020 and beyond KUALA LUMPUR: Technological advancements today such as virtual reality (VR), adoption of smartphones, cashless payments, e-commerce and artificial intelligence (AI) have radically transformed the way retailers run their businesses and the way in which consumers shop today. Understanding this, Nippon Paint […]

5G expected to bring changes for the benefit of people

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will take another step forward in creating a smarter environment through the deployment of the 5G technology digital cellular network which is now in the phase of demonstration projects. The 5G technology will improve internet speed and reliability to enable faster data transfer compared to 3G and 4G networks, leading to major […]

UiTM delves into drone tech

SAMARAHAN: Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak is in the midst of encouraging young talents in drone technology, having integrated robotics and coding into the classroom syllabus. UiTM Sarawak rector Professor Datuk Dr Jamil Hamali said this will open up more perspectives on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), which is key to developing future skills. […]

M’sian business leaders struggling with tech change

KUALA LUMPUR: Most of the business leaders in Malaysia believe their businesses have been disrupted by technology rather than them being the disruptors, according to a survey by global law firm Baker McKenzie. Wong & Partners, a member firm of Baker McKenzie International, said 88 percent of the respondents polled from Malaysia described themselves as […]