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This partnership will also see U Mobile provide 5G indoor access in these buildings to other telcos. NSTP/SYARAFIQ ABD SAMAD U Mobile Sdn Bhd is partnering with IGB Bhd to deploy its next generation 5G in-building coverage across 20 IGB's landmark properties. The 20 sites account for more than 70 per cent of its high-traffic locations spanning retail, commercial and hospitality segments in Malaysia. Once deployed, IGB will be able to reap the benefits of seamless 5G connectiv

Exis Tech Sdn Bhd, a semiconductor equipment manufacturer under China’s Hangzhou Changchuan Technology Co Ltd (CCTech), has begun operations at its second manufacturing facility in Senawang, Negeri Sembilan. Exis Tech Sdn Bhd, a semiconductor equipment manufacturer under China's Hangzhou Changchuan Technology Co Ltd (CCTech), has begun operations at its second manufacturing facility in Senawang, Negri Sembilan. The new Phase 1 facility, backed by an investment of about RM25 m

Experienced leader, Steven Xie, to serve as Executive Vice President & Managing Director, based in Malaysia Steven Xie, Executive Vice President & Managing Director, Swisslog APeC Swisslog, a global leader in automated intralogistics solutions, is strengthening the resources available to its Southeast Asian (SEA) customers through a new structure for the Asia Pacific excluding China (APeC) region. This regional strengthening comes as Swisslog celebrates more than 30 years o

Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou 2026, South China’s leading trade fair for smart manufacturing technology and equipment, concluded its 2026 edition on 6 March at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou. Co-located with Guangzhou Industrial Technology and Asiamold Select – Guangzhou, the three fairs collectively covered the manufacturing sector from components through to system integration, connecting domestic and international participants across the supply

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

A smartphone with a displayed Arm Ltd logo is placed on a computer motherboard in this illustration taken March 6, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration Arm Holdings said on Monday it is expanding its Flexible Access licensing program to cover its Armv9 edge AI platform, aiming to attract startups and device makers developing on‑device AI by lowering entry barriers and accelerating design cycles. The Flexible Access program allows companies to use its chip design tools and tr

Photo courtesy of Bernama Javen Cheok, an eight-year-old student from Sri Kuala Lumpur International School, won the Runner-Up award in the ‘Robot Survival Basic Category’ at the International Programmable Robotics Competition (IPRC) 2025, held in Seoul, South Korea early this month. P3 Platform Sdn Bhd (P3 Platform), in a statement recently, said Cheok was the only winner from the international partner schools, with all other winners hailing from South Korea. "His success hi

Philippine Ports and Logistics 2026, the region’s leading event for ports, shipping, and logistics, will take place from Tuesday, 10 March to Thursday, 12 March 2026 at the prestigious Solaire Resort, Manila, The Philippines. The event is officially endorsed by the Department of Transportation, The Philippines, underscoring its strategic importance to the nation’s maritime and logistics development agenda. Strategically located along key global trade routes in the Asia-Pacifi

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust has four surgical robots A hospital in Surrey has performed its 10,000th robotic-assisted surgical procedure. Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust first introduced the technology in 2009 with the installation of a da Vinci surgical system. It now operates four surgical robots across a range of specialities, including urology, gynaecology, colorectal, hepatobiliary, oesophagogastric and ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgery. The 10,000th patient was

(From fourth left) Prof Rabiah and Teoh with senior management from IME and UTHM after the MOU signing in Shah Alam. — KK SHAM/ The Star A CENTRE of excellence for digital transformation will be established to develop local expertise in smart manufacturing, digital simulation and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven design. This follows the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) and IME Group of Companies. IME executiv

Frost & Sullivan has named Siemens the 2025 Southeast Asian Company of the Year in the data center infrastructure solutions industry for its outstanding achievements in technological innovation, operational excellence, and customer impact. This recognition highlights Siemens's leadership in delivering advanced automation and digitalization solutions that enhance performance, reliability, and sustainability for data center operators across the region. Frost & Sullivan evalu

An Intel logo and a computer motherboard appear in this illustration taken August 25, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration Intel on Thursday unveiled key details of its upcoming Panther Lake laptop processor, the first chip built on its next-generation 18A production process, aiming to convince investors its costly turnaround plan can restore its manufacturing edge. The rollout of Panther Lake, aimed at high-end, artificial intelligence-enabled laptops, is a major test of In

The Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) has launched the Shah Alam Integrated Smart Monitoring System Command Centre, known as Iris. This innovation represents a key step in the city’s digital transformation, combining solar-powered surveillance and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to strengthen safety management, improve efficiency and support sustainability. Iris integrates advanced closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems powered by solar energy, allowing continuous mon

The ReBeLMove Pro serves as a platform for various superstructures, from order-picking systems to intelligent shelving systems to collaborative robots with conveyor belts. igus introduces an autonomous mobile robot that promises simple configuration, flexible superstructures, and easy commissioning—at a price point that challenges the market. Automation Made Accessible Modern production faces relentless pressure to reduce costs and boost efficiency. Enter ReBeLMove Pro, the

Over 20 new innovations were on show by the Home Team Science and Technology Agency’s (HTX) at its new purpose-built developmental testing and evaluation facility for public safety. A drone interceptor, the first of its kind to operate independently of GPS and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). (Photo: CNA/Syamil Sapari) Home Team agencies may soon have in their arsenal a high-speed drone that can intercept rogue drones, pursuing and capturing them with a net. The dro

Dorien McConnehead uses a virtual reality simulator to learn welding skills at the Woodstock career center run by Goodwill of North Georgia. He sees computer-generated sparks, hears sizzle and feels resistance. — The Atlanta Journal-Constitution/TNS Picture this: you work in a warehouse and need to bring a part to the other side of the building. The floor of the warehouse is marked with pedestrian pathways for safety, but you see a shortcut and decide to take it – without loo