Monday, 12 Apr 2021 08:35 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti) has appointed Dzuleira Abu Bakar as the new Technology Park Malaysia Corporation Sdn Bhd (TPM) chief executive officer, effective April 15, 2021.
Dzuleira, who is currently Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Centre (MaGIC) chief executive officer, will replace Che Akhma Ismail who left in February 2020.
Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said Dzuleira’s extensive involvement in the development of local tech start-ups and the innovation ecosystem along with a background in venture capital would be vital in transforming TPM and accelerating commercialisation of technological and innovative solutions.
“Dzuleira’s move to TPM is part of Mosti’s larger efforts to restructure and consolidate its agencies to ensure that they are well-positioned to execute the National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (DSTIN) and Malaysian Science Technology Innovation and
Sunday, 04 Apr 2021 07:19 PM MYT
Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar speaks to reporters in Kuching June 5, 2019. Picture by Sulok Tawie
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KUCHING, April 4 The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Co-operatives (Medac) wants village traders especially Dayak entrepreneurs to grab business opportunities offered by agencies under the ministry.
Its minister, Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said he also wanted small-time entrepreneurs in every district or interior areas to endeavour to expand their businesses.
‘’I throw this challenge to the young who want to venture into numerous types of businesses such as manufacturing, agriculture and others.
Monday, 15 Mar 2021 10:19 AM MYT
BY MELANIE CHALIL
Malaysians can look forward to drones delivering consumer goods in the foreseeable future. Picture courtesy of MaGIC
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PETALING JAYA, March 15 Urban drones are set to transform the delivery of goods by e-commerce platforms in the country.
This is following a partnership between AirAsia Digital and the Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Centre (MaGIC), the lead secretariat of the National Technology and Innovation Sandbox (NTIS).
The launch of the Urban Drone Delivery Sandbox that took place on March 6 in Cyberjaya marks the first steps towards developing the long-term viability of urban drone delivery service.
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Soon, you ll be getting your packages delivered to your doorsteps by drones. Only if you re residing in Malaysia, that is.
Teleport, a logistics venture of airasia Digital recently partnered with the Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Centre (MaGIC), the Lead Secretariat of the National Technology and Innovation Sandbox (NTIS), to launch the Urban Drone Delivery Sandbox.
Going for the long haul.
Expect to have drones delivering your packages real soon, Malaysians. IMAGE: airasia.