MIDF Amanah Asset Management (MAAM) has clinched two silver medals in the Best S (social) and G (governance) categories of The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2024 with its MIDF ESG Fund (formerly known as the MIDF Amanah ESG Mustadamah Fund).

MIDF Amanah AM balances sustainability and returns

Manulife Investment Management’s (Manulife IM) Manulife Global Aqua Fund took the top awards for best impact in the basic needs and resource security fund categories for the second consecutive year at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2024.

Manulife IM bags gold again with water sustainability focus

Nomura Asset Management Malaysia (NAM Malaysia) has received recognition for its commitment to ESG, with the Nomura Global Shariah Sustainable Equity Fund (GSSE) winning the gold award in the best ESG performance and returns category at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2024.

Nomura Asset Management Malaysia wins gold with shariah-compliant ESG focus

Maybank Asset Management Sdn Bhd’s (Maybank AM) Maybank Global Sustainable Technology Fund has won silver in the new best ESG performance and returns category at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2024.

Maybank AM maintains ESG commitment amid AI exuberance

Developing data centre infrastructure is key to Malaysia’s goal of becoming a digital hub, boosting data capacity and attracting foreign investments. However, this expansion raises concerns about data security and sovereignty, requiring a balance between investment and protection.

The c...

Safeguards: Navigating cybersecurity challenges amid growth demands

Efforts to mitigate carbon emissions are crucial in combating climate change, yet an equally important aspect that does not get highlighted as often is the strain it can put on the overall healthcare system of a country and its impact on public health.

Climate change is also a health hazard

As tech giants compete to develop the next generation of headsets, extended reality (XR) seems poised to transform not only how individuals interact with the virtual world but also the operations of businesses across industries. 

While adopting this new technology is an obvious ste...

Extended Reality: Making XR more accessible to SMEs

For ViTrox Corp Bhd, sustainability goes beyond merely ticking boxes. Thanks to that spirit, the company clinched the gold award at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2023 in the most improved performance over three years category among companies with market capitalisation exceeding RM5 billion.

ViTrox driven by values

Hengyuan Refining Co Bhd (HRC) took the gold award for the most consistent performer over five years at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2023, a feat it achieved because of its consistent membership in the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index and transparency in reporting, says its CEO Luke Yin

Consistency is key at Hengyuan

Manulife Investment Management (M) Bhd’s (Manulife IM) Manulife Global Aqua Fund, which has carved a niche for itself with its focus on the global water value chain, clinched the top awards for best impact in the basic needs and resource security fund categories at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2023.

Manulife prioritises sustainable water investments for future growth

KUALA LUMPUR (April 27): The daughter of former attorney general Tan Sri Tommy Thomas, Hannah Thomas, will run against Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Grayndler in Australia’s Federal Election on May 3.

Daughter of former AG Tommy Thomas, Hannah, to stand against Albanese in Australian election

MOSCOW (April 27): President Vladimir Putin has ordered several planes to be sent to Iran to help deal with the aftermath of a blast at Iran's port of Bandar Abbas, Russia's emergency ministry said on Sunday.

Putin orders Russian emergency planes to Iran after blast at port of Bandar Abbas

With QR codes and instant transfers on the rise, Bank Negara Malaysia is accelerating efforts to make cross-border payments as seamless as domestic ones across Asean.

In early April, Malaysia and Cambodia launched the second phase of their cross-border QR payment system, enabling QR-bas...

Integration: Malaysia to broaden regional payment links as Asean chair

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Malaysia sees tech salary surge in 2025, led by system engineers

Tech salaries in Malaysia have risen significantly this year, with system engineers recording the highest increase at 8%, according to NodeFlair’s Tech Salary Report 2...

Bits + Bytes: A Miscellany Of Technology

It has been more than two years since ChatGPT’s debut upended the artificial intelligence (AI) world and led to massive global investments in AI technologies and infrastructure. But the world was once again turned upside down with DeepSeek’s emergence.

The essence of the “DeepSeek momen...

Ideas: The DeepSeek moment: A catalyst for AI infrastructure growth

Nearly six in 10 employees, or 59%, in Malaysia say they would resign from a toxic work environment — the highest percentage in Asia-Pacific, according to Randstad’s 2025 Workmonitor research.

Toxic workplaces driving employee resignations

Southeast Asia’s once-hyped Web3.0 sector, long overshadowed by speculative trading and high-profile collapses, is now undergoing a quiet but determined resurgence. Following a period of decline marked by the implosions of Terra-Luna and FTX, early-stage Web3.0 investment in the region rebounded ...

Future Perfect: Web3.0 is back in Southeast Asia — but it looks nothing like before

Over the past 15 years, job transformations have become life-altering. This introduces the concept of personal obsolescence, a somewhat chilling reality. Unfortunately, current education systems are unprepared for this rapid change.

The “one and done” model, where secondary or tertiary ...

Learning: Human versus machine

The entertainment landscape shifted significantly with the advent of over-the-top (OTT) platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime, which offer movies and series on demand that are accessible anytime and anywhere. Despite data-driven, personalised recommendations, audiences now appear to be experien...

Entertainment: Traditional TV and OTT platforms consolidate

Threat actors are evolving their tactics, moving beyond traditional ransomware and data theft to focus on business disruption, artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted attacks and insider threats. According to Palo Alto Networks’ 2025 Unit 42 Global Incident Response Report, almost half of the secur...

Issues: Nearly 44% of security incidents involve web browsers, says Palo Alto Networks

KUALA LUMPUR (April 27): Bursa Malaysia Bhd (KL:BURSA) said Bina Puri Bhd (KL:BPURI) and Bina Puri-Warrant B were the only two counters affected by the unauthorised trading last Thursday (April 24).

Bursa identifies unauthorised trades in Bina Puri counters, orders brokers to retain proceeds

KUALA LUMPUR (April 27): The daughter of former attorney general Tan Sri Tommy Thomas, Hannah Thomas, will run against Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Grayndler in Australia’s Federal Election on May 3.

WASHINGTON/TOKYO/BRUSSELS (April 27): He has launched an unprecedented global tariff war and slashed US foreign aid. He has disparaged Nato allies and embraced Russia's narrative about its invasion of Ukraine. And he has spoken about annexing Greenland, retaking the Panama Canal, and making Canada the 51st state of the United States.

Trump's first 100 days: America First president is overturning world order 

MOSCOW (April 27): President Vladimir Putin has ordered several planes to be sent to Iran to help deal with the aftermath of a blast at Iran's port of Bandar Abbas, Russia's emergency ministry said on Sunday.

(April 27): India said it test-fired missiles, showcasing its capability to hit distant targets, amid growing tension with Pakistan.

India test-fires missiles as tension with Pakistan escalates

SEOUL (April 27): South Korea's main opposition Democratic Party of Korea on Sunday named Lee Jae-myung, the party's ex-leader, as its candidate for the snap presidential election slated for June 3.

Lee Jae-myung, frontrunner for South Korea president, wins party primary

With QR codes and instant transfers on the rise, Bank Negara Malaysia is accelerating efforts to make cross-border payments as seamless as domestic ones across Asean.

In early April, Malaysia and Cambodia launched the second phase of their cross-border QR payment system, enabling QR-bas...

KANGAR (April 27): A special Parliament session will commence on May 5 to explain the measures taken by the government on the issue of tariff hike imposed by the United States on Malaysia.

Tariff hike: Govt to explain measures taken during special Parliament session on May 5, says PM

MANILA (April 27): Philippine President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr has expressed deep sorrow over the deadly incident at the Lapu Lapu Day Block Party in Vancouver, Canada, where a vehicle drove into a crowd, killing nine people and injuring several others.

Philippine president expresses deep sorrow over Vancouver festival tragedy

Southeast Asia’s once-hyped Web3.0 sector, long overshadowed by speculative trading and high-profile collapses, is now undergoing a quiet but determined resurgence. Following a period of decline marked by the implosions of Terra-Luna and FTX, early-stage Web3.0 investment in the region rebounded ...

SEPANG (April 27): Maldives President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has arrived in Malaysia for a four-day official visit to the country.

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu arrives in Malaysia for official visit

PUTRAJAYA (April 27): Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan will undertake a working visit to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from April 28 to 29, to attend the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs Meeting.

Mohamad Hasan to attend BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting in Brazil

It has been more than two years since ChatGPT’s debut upended the artificial intelligence (AI) world and led to massive global investments in AI technologies and infrastructure. But the world was once again turned upside down with DeepSeek’s emergence.

The essence of the “DeepSeek momen...

When Malaysia’s first satellite, Measat-1, was launched in 1996, the country made headlines for its space aspirations. But today, participating in this area is less about national pride than tapping into a rapidly growing economy powered by data, connectivity and satellite-based services.

...

Cover Story: Reaching for the final frontier

Nearly six in 10 employees, or 59%, in Malaysia say they would resign from a toxic work environment — the highest percentage in Asia-Pacific, according to Randstad’s 2025 Workmonitor research.

The rapid evolution of fintech and digital banking has fuelled a growing demand for data analytics professionals, particularly those who can interpret and apply data responsibly while adapting to the industry’s constant transformation.

As such, it is increasingly vital that the future w...

Beyond Results: Training for a data-driven future

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Tech salaries in Malaysia have risen significantly this year, with system engineers recording the highest increase at 8%, according to NodeFlair’s Tech Salary Report 2...

The entertainment landscape shifted significantly with the advent of over-the-top (OTT) platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime, which offer movies and series on demand that are accessible anytime and anywhere. Despite data-driven, personalised recommendations, audiences now appear to be experien...

Teenagers are increasingly becoming both victims and perpetrators of online crimes on social media platforms, driven by a combination of growing screen time, uneven digital literacy and anonymity on the internet. The trend warrants urgent intervention from parents, educators and law enforcement a...

Online Safety: Teens both victims and perpetrators in rise of social media-linked crimes, warns TikTok executive

Threat actors are evolving their tactics, moving beyond traditional ransomware and data theft to focus on business disruption, artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted attacks and insider threats. According to Palo Alto Networks’ 2025 Unit 42 Global Incident Response Report, almost half of the secur...

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