The FIKRALab Pivot: CIMB and Bursa Malaysia to Architect the Next Generation of Islamic Instruments
In a strategic alignment with the newly minted Capital Market Masterplan 2026–2030, CIMB Group has announced a landmark collaboration to develop innovative Shariah-compliant instruments. The project, hosted within the SC’s…
The Quantum Act: Can Europe Avoid an ‘AI Repeat’ as the Global Race Heats Up?
As Brussels prepares to release the first draft of the Quantum Act in Q2 2026, the continent finds itself at a familiar crossroads. Having largely ceded the generative AI race…
Accountancy Talent Pipeline Strengthens as Profession Evolves to Meet Digital and Sustainability Demands, says Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)
As businesses accelerate their digital transformation and momentum towards sustainable practices, the role of accountants is rapidly expanding beyond traditional boundaries—driving a renewed demand for future-ready talent in Malaysia. “The…
The Karst Leap: How 5G and AI Transformed a Remote Chinese Village into a Global Exporter
In the breathtaking but rugged terrain of Chongzuo, the traditional barriers to development—mountains and isolation—have been dismantled by a “5G information superhighway.” Co-built by China Mobile and Huawei, this digital…
The Talent Gap: HELP University and Good Mood Deploy AI to Scale Mental Health Education
In Asia, the demand for mental health support is outstripping supply at an alarming rate. Nowhere is this more visible than in China, where approximately 240 million adults required mental…
Berjaya Sompo Insurance Berhad appoints Soo Wai Har as Chief Executive Officer
Berjaya Sompo Insurance Berhad (“Berjaya Sompo”) today announced the appointment of Ms Soo Wai Har as new Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), effective 1 April 2026. Ms Soo succeeds Mr Tan…
S.O.S. from the Glove Sector: MARGMA Seeks Relief as Hormuz Blockade Chokes Supply
The Malaysian rubber glove industry, which anchored the nation’s rubber sector with RM14 billion in exports in 2025, is facing an unprecedented external shock. The ongoing blockade of the Strait…