On Track To Be Malaysia’s New Payments Leader – Merchantrade Asia
The dramatic digital transformation underway worldwide is fuelling a surge of technology innovation and sparking economic growth opportunities across global markets. Organisations leveraging on end-to-end, tech-driven strategies, with the ability to pivot and to respond quickly to evolving customer needs, emerging technologies, and shifting market conditions are the ones which have seen exponential growth within unprecedented times.
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GSPARX: Scaling Sustainable Energy To New Heights
The burning of fossil fuels, such as coal and oil to produce electricity is one of the main contributors to global warming and climatic change. Many countries are highly dependent on fossil fuels, particularly for the industrial sector to ensure sustainable socio-economic development.
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Robust Loan Application In March, OPR Hike Short Term Impact Says MIDF
According to data released by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), loan applications for the purchase of property remained robust in March 2023, growing by +21%mom after double-digit growth in February 2023. Loan application in March 2023 jumped to the highest level in more than two years as buying interest on properties improved following a pause in OPR hike in January and March. On a yearly basis, loan applications in March 2023 increased by +10.8% yoy following a growth of +39% yoy in February 2023. Cumulatively, loan application in 1QCY23 was stronger as buying interest on properties was stronger following the reopening of the economy and country borders.
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Vantage Data Centers Plans Additional US$3b Investment Into Cyberjaya
Vantage Data Centers will double down its commitment in Cyberjaya with a planned investment of an additional US$3 billion (RM13.32 billion) to build a second data centre campus, solidifying the city’s position as the top location in Malaysia for data centre investors.
Vantage signed an agreement with Cyberview, the tech hub developer of Cyberjaya, to formalise the investment, which was announced at the Cyberview Hari Raya open house and 26th Anniversary celebration.
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The Future of Work: How Hybrid Working Supports People, Profits, and the Planet
During the last two-and-a-half years, the pandemic has forced the world of work to change profoundly. The global Covid-19 lockdowns meant that businesses across the world were forced to adapt to a remote set-up almost overnight, regardless of their size and scale. But they also created a significant opportunity for companies to reassess outdated and impractical working habits and bring in new long-term flexible strategies that are better for them, their employees and the planet.
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Malaysia Launches First Centre For The Fourth Industrial Revolution In ASEAN
The Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Malaysia (Malaysia Centre for 4IR) was officially launched today by the Minister of Economy, Rafizi Ramli and the President of the World Economic Forum, Børge Brende. Located at Menara PjH, it is the 19th centre out of the 25 centres across the world.
Malaysia Centre for 4IR will play a crucial role in driving the advancement of the digital economy in Malaysia, with a focus on supporting the country’s digital transformation and advancements in fast-growing sectors including green energy transition.
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Govt To Focus On Central Database To Uplift People’s Socio-Economic Stance, Improve Subsidy Targeting
The National Economic Action Council (MTEN) decided today (May 15) that three main focus points will be implemented towards the progress of the national economy, which are to strengthen the country’s fiscal position, increase Government revenue and structuring the national economy towards a high value and sustainable economy.
Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who chaired the MTEN meeting in Putrajaya, said: “Today’s meeting focuses on two main points, namely, the need for a more comprehensive data system to assess the socio-economic position of each household and a subsidy retargeting plan to ensure subsidies are enjoyed by the target group and prevent leakages that harm the country and distort the economy.”
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Realising Sustainability To Ensure Longevity: Tune Protect Raises The Bar
In the broadest sense, sustainability refers to the ability to maintain or support a process continuously over time. This aspect underlines the corporations of today who consume a monumental amount of resources to maintain daily operations.
The conscience of mankind can never run away from responsibility towards its environment and towards one another. Every action we take has an impact towards our surroundings and all of us are the stakeholders, whether the voiced or the voiceless towards the longevity of the Earth as well as promoting justice, fairness and equality.
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