New IDC report reveals the M’sia’s digital maturity gaps and the role of AI in driving progress Despite widespread digital tools, M’sia must accelerate adoption to keep pace with AI-driven neighbours Malaysia is making steady advances in digital transformation, but a new study suggests the country still trails regional peers in terms of maturity. The IDC 2025 CEO Outlook study, conducted by IDC,…

Rohan Arasoo Jeyabalah, partner and leader of the new employment advisory and litigation practice at Adnan Sundra & Low Kuala Lumpur-based Adnan Sundra & Low (ASL) has established a dedicated employment advisory and litigation practice as part of the firm’s broader litigation strategy, and has hired Rohan Arasoo Jeyabalah as an equity partner to lead the new team. ASL’s joint managing partner…

Partnership aims to nurture future engineering & design talent  Parties will collaborate to strengthen practical engineering capabilities aligned with industry needs Dassault Systèmes has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Taylor’s University and IME Technology to implement the Solidworks SkillForce programme in Malaysia. This marks a significant step towards empowering…

From left: Kuok Yew Chen, managing partner at Christopher & Lee Ong, and Sanjay Mohanasundram, managing partner at Sanjay Mohan Advocates & Solicitors Christopher & Lee Ong (CLO), a member of Rajah & Tann Asia, is merging with Sanjay Mohan Advocates & Solicitors to enhance its advisory, transactional and contentious mandates services in the country and across the region. Kuok Yew Chen, CLO’s…

Built to enhance convenience, up engagement, unlock revenue opportunities for retailers Founders Manirajah Kulanthavelu, Shaji Rajappan invested US$242k and raised US$1.21m via SAFE funding Retailetics Sdn Bhd, a retail-technology innovator from Malaysia announced the official launch of ezyCart today, its self-developed, patented, next-generation smart shopping cart, with Village Grocer in Kuala…

From left: Tan Norizan’s partners Vincent Ong Liang Jie and Khoo Boon Han, and W&H Law Firm’s senior partners Wang Keke and Liu Shuang Kuala Lumpur-based firm Tan Norizan & Associates (Tanoriz) and Beijing’s W&H Law Firm have formed a cross-border partnership to strengthen collaboration in areas, including real estate transactions and dispute resolution. “Through this partnership, we seek to…

 Recipients received US$6,600 to advance research and STEM leadership. Programme empowers women in STEM, amplifying their voices and global recognition The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science (FWIS) programme is empowering Malaysia’s brightest women scientists, enabling them to tackle some of the country’s most pressing challenges. This year’s awardees represent the best of Malaysia’s…