Day: July 25, 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Xenco Medical, a pioneering life sciences company, has been awarded with Fast Company Magazine prestigious 2024 Innovation by Design Award for its groundbreaking TrabeculeX Continuum, the first convergent technology bridging regenerative medicine and digital health. The distinguished award marks the second time in two consecutive years that Xenco Medical has been recognised by Fast Company Magazine for its breakthrough innovations. Last year, the company was named one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies by the esteemed publication. ‘We are immensely honoured to receive Fast Company’s 2024 Innovation by Design Award for the TrabeculeX Continuum and deeply grateful for

KUALA LUMPUR, Collective efforts between the Federal and state governments are essential to create a more cohesive and dynamic business environment in Malaysia, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. By aligning strategies and complementing each other’s resources, the Federal and state governments can better support domestic industries and attract more investments into Selangor and Malaysia, he said. ‘To seize these opportunities, Malaysia must develop an ecosystem conducive to innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment. ‘This includes providing support to our entrepreneurs and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and fostering strong partnerships between the public and private

KUALA LUMPUR, Kioxia Corporation, the inventor of NAND flash memory, was honoured by FMS: the Future of Memory and Storage with 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award for 3D NAND flash invention. This breakthrough technology has become fundamental to a wide range of computing applications, including advanced smartphones, personal computers, solid state drives (SSDs), data centres, artificial intelligence, and industrial. ‘Our technology has created a new paradigm in the industry, enabling flash memory to vastly increase storage density per cell, die and package. ‘I am excited to see our achievements recognised and look forward to witnessing their continued influence in the years

KUALA LUMPUR, The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and Invest Selangor Bhd (ISB) have co-hosted the MIDA Invest Series – Selangor: ‘Unfolding Its Business Potential’ to showcase Selangor’s investment landscape and opportunities. MIDA chief executive officer Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid said the event, which attracted 200 participants, reflected MIDA’s commitment to engage with local investors and explore the vast opportunities available within Selangor. ‘This effort underscores MIDA’s pivotal role as a facilitator, connecting investors with promising opportunities and fostering a robust investment environment in Malaysia. ‘Following the success of the first Invest Selangor series in August 2019, we

KUALA LUMPUR, The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL), which made its impressive debut this April at the Yas Marina Circuit, has announced the next phase of its challenge with the Drone Champions League (DCL). Building on the success of its inaugural event, the A2RL Drone Race continues to advance the frontiers of autonomous technology, merging human skill with innovative advancements in autonomous flight. Announcing the new competition, ATRC Secretary General, Faisal Al Bannai said: ‘It is only when you experiment in extreme conditions that you really discover new boundaries or breakthroughs in science. ‘We are inspiring global collaboration, driving