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iCents Group Holdings Bhd has bagged a RM34.5 million contract to undertake a subcontract project for one data centre development. In a statement, iCents Group said its wholly-owned subsidiary VC Engineering Sdn Bhd had accepted a letter of award (LOA) from a local construction company to undertake the project. The subcontract involves the supply, delivery, installation, testing and commissioning, as well as maintenance of air-conditioning and mechanical ventilation (ACMV) sy

Akribis Systems was founded in August 2004 by four Singaporean entrepreneurs. What began as a small team has since grown into a global organisation with close to 2,000 employees worldwide. Early members of the leadership team, including Kenny and KT, joined shortly after the company’s inception and have been closely involved in its growth journey. Many employees have remained with the company for over two decades, reflecting a strong internal culture and long-term stability.

At its core, Phang says a robot is a machine with sensors to detect its surroundings and is also equipped with actuators to act on that information. — Freepik As a child, Dr Phang Swee King spent hours tinkering with his toys, interested in taking apart small gadgets just to see what’s inside. Over time, his curiosity grew into an interest in robotics. There was no such course ­during his time in university, so he enrolled in electrical and electronic engineering. “Along the

Secure Your Visitor Pass Today and Skip the Long Queue Trade professionals are now invited to pre-register for Johor Industrial Fair (JIF) 2026, Southern Malaysia's largest manufacturing and industrial automation technology expo, taking place from 19–21 August 2026 at the Austin International Convention Centre (AICC), Johor Bahru. Admission is free for trade visitors. As Johor continues to strengthen its position as a key manufacturing and technology hub in Malaysia, JIF 2026

(From left) Universiti Putra Malaysia Faculty of Veterinary Medicine dean Professor Dr Goh Yong Meng, Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Dr Syed Jalaludin Syed Salim and G Plus Tech chief executive officer Dr Nurliza Md Azzam at the launch of Malaysia’s first Bionic Immersive Lab at UPM Serdang. NSTP PIC BY LARAINE JUANITHA UNIVERSITI Putra Malaysia (UPM) has launched Malaysia's first Bionic Immersive Lab, a virtual reality and artificial intelligence-based simulation facility aimed

Instead of asking whether AI will take our jobs, Malaysia should ask a better question: how do we position ourselves so AI becomes a tool that supports growth rather than a threat to employment? - NSTP FILE PIC. ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI) continues to dominate global headlines, often painted as a force that will remove more jobs than it creates. Malaysians see this debate playing out everywhere. In Parliament. In corporate discussions. Even in small businesses trying to sta

Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) deputy director-general Dr Mazrina Mohamed Ibramsah (Right) saidMalaysian companies that adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) have improved efficiency by up to 80 per cent and reduced operating costs by up to 60 per cent, exceeding global benchmarks. — NSTP/ROHANIS SHUKRI. Malaysian companies that adopt artificial intelligence (AI) have improved efficiency by up to 80 per cent and reduced operating costs by up to 60 per cent, exceeding gl

RX BITEC Invites Manufacturers to Lead Trends and Increase Profitability Through Technologies from 30 Countries Thailand’s manufacturing sector is facing a new wave of challenges and pressure. RX BITEC therefore invites entrepreneurs and manufacturers from around the world to join in transforming production through innovations at Manufacturing Expo 2026, ASEAN’s most comprehensive machinery and technology event for manufacturing and supporting industries. The event will bring

ProPak China 2026, the 31st International Processing and Packaging Exhibition, is scheduled to be held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC, Shanghai) from June 15 to 17, 2026. Organized by Sinoexpo Informa Markets, the event focuses on technological innovation and full-industry-chain collaboration, demonstrating the growing strength of Asia’s processing and packaging industry in its digital and sustainable transformation process. Co-hosted with FoodPack Chi

Microsoft unveiled US$23 billion in new artificial intelligence investments, with the bulk earmarked for India as the US tech giant deepens its bet on one of the world’s fastest-growing digital markets. AFP PIC Microsoft unveiled US$23 billion in new artificial intelligence investments, with the bulk earmarked for India as the US tech giant deepens its bet on one of the world's fastest-growing digital markets. CEO Satya Nadella said Microsoft would spend US$17.5 billion in In

Malaysia’s technology (tech) sector continued its strong momentum in 2025, powered by rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and a boom in data centre investments, amid intensifying strategic competition between the United States and China. Malaysia's technology (tech) sector continued its strong momentum in 2025, powered by rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and a boom in data centre investments, amid intensifying strategic competition between the United

Developers hope the robot can boost seniors’ rehabilitation and independence as Singapore moves towards becoming a super-aged society. Stroke survivor Leow Cher Hwa participating in a Zumba class with the help of the Data-driven Robotic Balance Assistant. Mr Leow Cher Hwa never thought something as simple as walking would become a daily struggle. The 66-year-old suffered a stroke in 2022 that left him half-paralysed. He spent two months in hospital, grappling not just with

Hospital Pakar Universiti Sains Malaysia (HPUSM) is now offering training in robotic technology for knee surgery as part of efforts to advance medical practice in line with current technological advancements. Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Seri Dr Abdul Rahman Mohamed said robotic technology is part of the components of the Master of Medicine (Orthopaedics) programme. He said that through the training, postgraduate students are exposed to high-prec

Currently, Digit is working with Amazon to help move products in warehouses. — Business Wire/TNS Digit the humanoid robot is 5 feet 9 inches (175cm) tall and lives in warehouses, helping its human coworkers move and stack boxes up to 35 pounds (15.87kg). It also "smiles" and waves. Robots like Digit are a growing pursuit among robotics companies that are trying to bring humanoids into everyday life, and specifically into the home as helpers. A crucial part of that equation is

By the Machinery & Engineering Industries Federation (MEIF) Automation is no longer novel within Malaysia’s machinery and engineering (M&E) sector. Robotic welding cells, CNC upgrades, ERP platforms, machine vision systems, and warehouse automation are increasingly common across factories of varying scale. Yet a structural gap persists. While many firms have automated discrete processes, fewer have embedded those investments within an integrated capability framework. The dist

Organized by RX, Fac Tec China will take place from June 2–4, 2026, at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center. This premier trade event comes at a pivotal moment for the global electronics manufacturing industry, as companies face mounting pressure to improve efficiency, adopt sustainable practices, and upgrade to intelligent, flexible factory systems. Global demand for advanced manufacturing solutions in semiconductors, automotive electronics, PCB, and 3C ele