NetApp Malaysia has appointed Moti Uttam as Country Manager for Malaysia, as the company steps up efforts to support enterprises building data foundations for artificial intelligence and digital transformation. The move comes as Malaysia accelerates its push towards becoming an AI-driven economy, with organisations increasingly investing in data infrastructure to
OldTown’s “Your Favourites Made Cold” campaign celebrates one of Asia’s first Cold SolubleWhite Coffee mixes range As coffee culture continues to evolve across Asia, OldTown White Coffee is reaffirming its position not only as the pioneer of White Coffee, but as a brand devoted to perfecting its craft for every
Maybank has launched its 2026 Hari Raya film, “Berkat Mak”, a heartfelt story that celebrates the quiet yet powerful ways mothers express love for their children. Rather than centring solely on festive traditions, the film explores a deeply familiar truth across many households: love is not always spoken; sometimes, it
Beginning 14 April 2026, financial services advertisers targeting Malaysian consumers on Google platforms will be required to complete a Financial Services Verification (FSV) certification. The move is designed to ensure that only legitimate, licensed financial providers can run ads related to banking, loans, investments, or other financial services. On the
Not long ago, TikTok was dismissed as the noisy playground of teenagers dancing into their phones. Today, it appears to be something far more consequential. According to the TikTok Socioeconomic Impact Report 2025, the platform contributed RM20 billion in gross value added to Malaysia’s economy last year and supported more
Today marks the official launch of Banyan, a next generation AI platform built to transform how campaign is plan, design, budget, and forecast their campaign performance. First of its-kind on Transit Advertising space. Inspired by the banyan tree—known for its expansive reach and interconnected strength— Banyan connects strategy, creativity, financial
Reuters reports that Indonesia has issued a stern warning to Meta Platforms Inc. over what regulators describe as inadequate action against disinformation, online gambling, and harmful content across its platforms. The move marks one of the strongest signals yet from Southeast Asia’s largest digital market that governments are prepared to
Malaysia has drawn a new line in the sand against scam syndicates — and it starts in your pocket. Effective 26 February 2026, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) now limits Malaysians to five prepaid SIM cards per telco, while non-Malaysians are capped at two per telco. The move
When a US$2 billion cheque clears quietly, it rarely stays quiet for long. This week, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim confirmed that Google’s US$2 billion investment into Malaysia — first announced in May 2024 — is not only on track, but exceeding initial expectations. The project covers the development
Malaysia is moving to regulate artificial intelligence — but not by copying Silicon Valley’s rulebook. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed that the government is drafting an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance Bill, placing ethics and moral accountability at the centre of the proposed legislation. Speaking during Prime Minister’s
