AI Weekly Malaysia

Here’s the strategy behind Shaw Theatres’ 90-year run It’s easy to conclude that Singapore’s cinema scene is in decline. After all, cinemas have been downsizing and closing in recent years, from fan-favourite indie cinema The Projector to the shuttering of Cathay Cineplexes after 86 years of operation. Data from the Singapore Department of Statistics also […]

Expect bumps with X Money rollout as major US financial markets are excluded.

OpenAI is giving 100,000 academic researchers free access to ChatGPT's most advanced AI models to accelerate scientific research, collaboration, and discovery.

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and Huawei Malaysia have completed the fourth batch of their Digital Leadership Excellence (DLE) Programme. The latest batch saw 66 senior leaders complete a six-day industrial trip in China, bringing the total number of trained leaders under the initiative to 242. Final intake starts in July to meet […]

You’ll soon be able to buy selected Midea home appliances while picking up your groceries at 99 Speed Mart. Starting next month, the country’s largest mini market chain will begin selling a range of Midea products at its outlets nationwide following a new partnership between the two companies. The collaboration was formalised through a Memorandum […]

SUBANG JAYA, July 29 — XCEL ITECH Sdn Bhd has developed and delivered Malaysia’s first collaborative Train D...

WhatsApp is rolling out a set of new calling features, which allows you to make and receive voice and video calls directly inside WhatsApp Web. Make calls from WhatsApp Web without installing an app You can now start or join both individual and group calls right inside your internet browser. This means you do not […]

Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) has announced that train operations along the Pelabuhan Klang route have resumed as normal following an overhead line breakdown earlier today. This is the second major disruption to hit KTM in less than a week, following last week’s outage on the Pulau Sebang–Batu Caves line caused by unauthorised external construction […]

Q2 results reflect growing demand for Xamble's integrated marketing capabilities Integrated growth strategy drives stronger financial performance and return to profitability Xamble Group Limited is gaining momentum in its transformation into a fully integrated growth marketing group, with stronger second-quarter financial performance reflecting growing demand for its expanded suite of creator, commerce and performance marketing services. The Malaysia-headquartered, ASX-listed company has expanded beyond its influencer marketing roots into an integrated regional ecosystem spanning content and social media marketing, performance and affiliate marketing, creator technology, live commerce and social commerce. The model enables brands to work with a single partner across much of the marketing journey, from building awareness through creators to generating leads, transactions and sales. The strategy is translating into stronger financial performance, with revenue rising 34% year on year to US$1 million (RM5 million), helping Xamble's underlying business return to profitability in the second quarter of 2026. The result marked Xamble's strongest quarterly revenue since the company introduced its turnaround plan last year. "This was a breakout quarter. Revenue rose 34% and our underlying business EBITDA swung to profit — clear evidence that a simpler business and smarter use of automation are paying off. Our new contracts are now generating revenues and the YouthsToday integration is scaling well," Adrian Tan (pic), interim CEO of Xamble said in a statement. "The May 2026 placement strengthened our financial position. With a much larger platform and a growing pipeline of enterprise work, we are building real momentum towards sustained growth and a clear path to profit," he added. Underlying business EBITDA was US$158,000 (RM632,000) for the three months ended June 30, reversing deficits of US$111,000 in the corresponding quarter last year and US$111,000 in the preceding quarter. RM1 = US$0.25 The year-on-year turnaround amounted to US$269,000, as quarterly revenue increased from US$975,000 to US$1.3 million, while business expenses remained relatively stable. Gross profit rose 35% to US$488,000, with gross profit margin improving to about 38%, from 37% a year earlier and 35% in the March quarter. Revenue growth was underpinned by three commercial contracts worth approximately US$760,000 across the technology, education and automotive sectors, which began contributing during the quarter. The contracts provide Xamble with a growing base of contracted revenue while demonstrating the broader appeal of its integrated marketing capabilities across different industries. Xamble also continued integrating YouthsToday following its acquisition of a 55.6% stake in YToday Sdn Bhd in April. The integration expands Xamble's reach among youth communities and creators while broadening the range of influencers available to brands, from grassroots and emerging creators

Oppo Malaysia has expanded its Reno 16 Series lineup during its Reno Summer Party at The Nyaman Place Glamping. The main highlight of the announcement is a higher-capacity 512GB storage model for the Reno 16 5G, accompanied by an exclusive lifestyle collaboration featuring the beloved cartoon character Pingu. Oppo Reno 16 Pricing and Availability in […]

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BMW Malaysia has confirmed that it will introduce the first BMW Neue Klasse model for the Malaysian market on 6 August. The company revealed this through a short teaser video during the premiere screening of Spider-Man: Brand New Day for media members last night. Based on what was shown in the teaser, we believe it […]

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Initiative backed by EDB and EnterpriseSG aims to help founders scale across global markets First Asia-Pacific Global Hub reinforces Singapore's appeal as a launchpad for global entrepreneurs Endeavor, a leading global network of, by and for high-impact entrepreneurs, has announced the launch of its Global Hub in Singapore, which it says is its first in Asia-Pacific. Supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) and Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG), the Global Hub will serve as a launchpad for founders building across borders, connecting entrepreneurs, investors and talent with Singapore's innovation ecosystem, while also supporting Singapore-based founders in accessing Endeavor's global network to scale internationally. Linda Rottenberg, co-founder and chief executive officer of Endeavor, said the Global Hub is designed to give founders a stronger platform to build global businesses from Singapore. "At Endeavor, we know incredible talent is not just in Silicon Valley or China, but elsewhere. For entrepreneurs from Southeast Asia, expanding across borders too often means starting from scratch. Our Global Hub in Singapore gives founders from around the world a head start: a home base, a trusted network, and the right introductions to the people who can help them grow. "We're thrilled to partner with EDB and EnterpriseSG to welcome global founders to Singapore and support Singapore's founders as they expand into the world." The launch builds on Endeavor's track record of supporting globally successful companies, including Singapore-based Advance Intelligence Group, Carousell, Carro, ShopBack and StashAway. Through the Global Hub, founders will gain access to: Mentorship, strategic introductions and growth opportunities through Endeavor's global network of more than 3,000 entrepreneurs, including the founders of Mercado Libre, ElevenLabs, InstaDeep and Bukalapak; New markets, partnerships and investment opportunities through curated connections with global partners such as AWS, Carta and Aspire; and Tailored support through Endeavor's programmes and platforms focused on fundraising, investor access and industry-specific engagements, including its flagship MatchCap investor-founder roadshow. The Global Hub will roll out three flagship programmes to support founders at different stages of growth: Unicorn Builder Programme, launching later this year, to support high-growth companies with the ambition and potential to become globally impactful businesses; Dare to Scale Programme, designed for high-potential, Singapore-based early-stage companies seeking to accelerate growth. Its inaugural cohort comprises eight companies across AI, fintech, agrifood and enterprise software; and Endeavor Next, an invitation-only community for serial entrepreneurs building their next global venture from Singapore. Together, these programmes provide founders with a continuum of support, from preparing for international expansion to building globally signi

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KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 — One of the biggest perks of being a Tesla owner in Malaysia is free charging at Tesla Dest...

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — Facebook has introduced Facebook Verified, a new, free feature designed to confirm that th...

AI Malaysia marks an important step, but institutions alone cannot build an AI nation Communications, ethics and governance will shape whether AI earns public confidence History rarely remembers nations for being early adopters of technology. It remembers those that understood how technology reshaped society—and governed that transformation wisely. The steam engine powered industrialisation. Electricity transformed productivity. The internet connected the world. Artificial intelligence is different. Unlike previous technological revolutions, AI is not simply changing how we work. It is beginning to influence how we think, decide, create, govern and trust. That distinction makes artificial intelligence not merely a technology agenda but a national governance agenda. Malaysia's decision to establish AI Malaysia to drive the country's ambitions towards 2030 therefore deserves recognition as a strategically significant step. It demonstrates an understanding that AI cannot remain a collection of isolated initiatives scattered across ministries and industries. It requires national coordination, policy coherence and long-term commitment. Yet institutions alone do not build AI nations. Trust does. As countries race to build data centres, attract semiconductor investments and compete for AI talent, there is a danger that success becomes measured by infrastructure rather than impact, by investment announcements rather than societal outcomes, and by technological capability rather than public confidence. The nations that will lead the AI era are unlikely to be those with the largest computing power alone. They will be those that build the strongest relationship between innovation, ethics and public trust. That is where strategic communications assumes a role far beyond media relations or public information. It becomes an instrument of national resilience. Artificial intelligence is not arriving in a vacuum. It enters a world already confronting declining institutional trust, information disorder, geopolitical uncertainty and an increasingly sceptical public. Against that backdrop, every AI policy is also a communications challenge. Every algorithm that influences a financial decision, every AI-assisted medical diagnosis, every automated legal review and every government service powered by machine learning raises a fundamental question that no software engineer can answer alone: Why should people trust it? The answer will not be found in code. It will be found in transparency, accountability and communication. The healthcare sector illustrates both the promise and the complexity of this new era. Artificial intelligence is already assisting clinicians in detecting cancers earlier, analysing radiological images with greater speed, predicting patient deterioration and accelerating pharmaceutical research. These advances have the potential to redefine public health outcomes. Yet medicine has never been merely a science of diagnosis. It is equally a profession

NEW YORK, July 29 — US President Donald Trump’s administration on Tuesday added humanoid and quadruped robot...

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NEW YORK, July 29 — Over 1,000 employees at cutting-edge AI companies, including Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, signe...

The new full-size flagship SUV starts at $87,700 when it goes on sale in Q4.

The Big Pause is coming.

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The deal is Cyera's third acquisition this year.