Day: October 15, 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, FinbotsAI, an Accel portfolio fintech, has collaborated with Worldline, a global payments leader, to put artificial intelligence (AI) credit modelling in the hands of financial institutions. The collaboration will bring an AI-powered solution to help financial institutions level up their lending business through a no-code software as a service (SaaS) model that puts the ownership of credit modelling in the hands of Worldline’s clients of all sizes globally. In a statement, FinbotsAI Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Founder, Sanjay Uppal said the company is delighted to partner with Worldline to take its AI innovation to the world. ‘Backed

GEORGE TOWN, One year after development work started, the Silicon Island project here has progressed as scheduled, with the interests of the people of Penang especially fishermen taken care of. The Social Impact Management Plan (SIMP) and the Penang South Island Reclamation Ecology Offset Master Plan (PEOM) are key components of a comprehensive effort to uplift the livelihoods of fishermen while safeguarding the marine ecosystem and advancing the state’s economic and infrastructural growth. As the special purpose vehicle set up by the Penang state government to oversee the Silicon Island development, the Penang Infrastructure Corporation Sdn Bhd (PIC) has always

SEPANG, AirAsia has reaffirmed its commitment to driving ASEAN connectivity and elevating the region’s status as a global transit point, much like how Dubai is recognised for international air travel and trade. In a statement today, the budget carrier said it is dedicated to positioning Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) as the world’s premier aviation hub. This follows the overwhelming approval at Capital A Bhd’s extraordinary general meeting (EGM) yesterday regarding the proposed disposal of its aviation business to AirAsia X Bhd. Capital A chief executive officer and advisor to AirAsia Aviation Group Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said the EGM

KUALA LUMPUR, The path to a sustainable future is clear, but it requires collective action, effective international partnership and unwavering commitment, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof today. Fadillah, who is also Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, foresees a world that balances economic prosperity with environmental stewardship by driving energy transition and water sustainability, particularly in rapidly developing regions like Asia. “Southeast Asian nations, including Malaysia, are also making significant progress (in the adoption of renewable energy),” he said in his special luncheon keynote address at the Asia New Economy Summit that was co-organised by KSI

KUALA LUMPUR, Align Technology Inc (Align), a global medical device company announced its Invisalign Palatal Expander System has been listed on the Singapore Medical Device Register as a class B medical device. According to a statement, it is now commercially available in Singapore for broad patient applicability, including growing children, teens and adults (with surgery or other techniques). Align Technology executive vice president and managing director, Asia Pacific, David Carr said the Invisalign Palatal Expander System exemplified the company’s commitment to advancing digital orthodontics with innovative solutions that enhance patient treatment experiences. ‘We are excited to extend the availability of

KUALA LUMPUR, The Supply Bill 2025 (Budget 2025) was tabled for the first reading in the Dewan Rakyat today. The bill was read by the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Legal and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, who represented Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. “Tuan Yang DiPertua, I would like to apologise for the unavoidable health factor, which is the inflammation of the oesophagus (Amir Hamzah is having). I would like to submit the Supply Bill 2025,” said Azalina. She said the bill will be tabled for the second reading at 4 pm this