IBM foresees faster emerging technology adoption in Malaysia

As industries accelerated their tech adoption due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many organizations were focused more on using emerging technology for business continuity at first. Plans for using technology to improve business efficiency and productivity were slowed down due to changes in the workplace. Initially, most organizations began sourcing more remote working technologies, including improving…

Smart cities must think locally and partner globally

DIGITAL innovations developed across Southeast Asia in response to the COVID-19 pandemic are a testament to the region’s ongoing commitment to building a range of “smart” infrastructure and applications. After the successful development and implementation of the MySejahtera app to monitor the pandemic, Malaysia’s recent launch of The Federal Territories Smart City Blueprint (MySmart Wilayah…

Combating Deforestation: Planet Partnership with the Government of Malaysia

Malaysia’s megadiverse ecosystems are home to thousands of species of flora and fauna that sustain the country’s environmental, social, and economic well-being. The country’s recent population growth and rapid increase of exported commodities, however, are threatening the natural capital on which they depend. As conservation of forested areas has become a top priority for federal…

Laman Web ‘Iskandar Malaysia Ecolife Challenge’ Tingkatkan Pemahaman Rendah Karbon dan Penyertaan Murid Sekolah Rendah Seluruh Johor

Iskandar Malaysia, 2 Ogos – Penggunaan laman web ‘Iskandar Malaysia Ecolife Challenge (IMELC)’ 2021, yang telah dibangunkan dengan tajaan dari UNDP Malaysia Accelerator Lab, bakal meningkatkan pemahaman dikalangan 100,000 murid sekolah rendah seluruh Johor mengenai kehidupan rendah karbon apabila pertandingan itu bermula pada hari ini. Program IMELC ini telah dilaksanakan sejak 8 tahun yang lepas…

Launch of “Sustainable Energy Transition Roadmap for Iskandar Malaysia”

SPEECH TEXT  YBhg. Datuk Ismail Ibrahim Chief Executive, IRDA LAUNCH OF SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TRANSITION ROADMAP FOR ISKANDAR MALAYSIA 11th Oct 2021 | 2:30 p.m.  _____________________  Dr. Rashed Mustafa Sarwar, Representative to Malaysia and Special Representative to Brunei Darussalam, UNICEF, and Resident Coordinator; Mr. Hongpeng Liu, The Director of Energy Division, UN ESCAP; Distinguished Panelists; Ladies…