By TheStar – Feb 16, 2022 7:00AM A version of this article was first published on TheStar Voice assistants are taking over the interiors of our cars, allowing us to perform a whole range of hands-free commands. The trend is not about to stop. The latest example is Alexa at Jaguar Land Rover. Each manufacturer…
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By InvestPenang – March 9, 2022 A version of this article was first published on InvestPenang Penang, March 9, 2022 – Penang’s approved manufacturing investments hit a record high of RM76.2 billion in 2021, surged 440% year-on-year, driven mainly by the existing investors’ reinvestments into the State. Penang’s 2021 record significantly outpaced the past performances, exceeded…
By Riadz Akmal – March 9, 2022 A version of this article was first published on Buletin Mutiara THE joint-venture manufacturing plant known as Applied Engineering Technology (M) Sdn Bhd (AETM) has officially opened at Batu Kawan Industrial Park (BKIP) today. AETM is a joint-venture company between US-based company Applied Engineering (AE) and its Malaysian counterpart…
By Edmund Lee – March 9, 2022 A version of this article was first published on Buletin Mutiara ALTHOUGH the Covid-19 pandemic had affected many industries last year, Penang managed to achieve its record-breaking total approved manufacturing investments of RM76.2 billion in 2021. This figure saw a surge of 440% year-on-year, driven mainly by the existing…
By InvestPenang – Mar 7, 2022 A version of this article was first published on InvestPenang Penang, 7 March, 2022 – The Penang state government is pleased to announce that ams OSRAM, a global leader in optical solutions, is expanding its presence in Penang. ams OSRAM (formerly known as OSRAM) is a pioneer multinational company that…
By Malay Mail – March 6, 2022 1:10 PM A version of this article was first published on Malay Mail PONTIAN, March 6 — The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) has been asked to formulate a new policy on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said…
By The Star – Feb 11, 2022 A version of this article was first published on the The Star PETALING JAYA: Canada-based Eclipse Automation Inc is setting up its first Asian manufacturing facility in Batu Kawan, Penang, which is anticipated to create approximately 150 new jobs by 2025. In a statement yesterday, the Malaysian Investment Development Authority…
By John Yellig – Feb 2, 2022 A version of this article was first published on the IOT World Today A Swiss startup has partnered with UAE business interests to manufacture and operate what they deem the world’s first clean-energy, hydrogen-powered flying boat. The futuristic hydrofoil, to be known as “THE JET,” will be able to glide silently over…
By Callum Cyrus – Feb 2, 2022 A version of this article was first published on the IOT World Today When the 2022 Winter Olympic Games open on Feb. 4 in Beijing, the Internet of Things will play a key role. Whether it’s wearables athletes will be sporting, television replays that mimic “The Matrix” or using AI to…
By Olivia Truffaut-Wong – Jan 31, 2022 A version of this article was first published on the The Cut I don’t want to alarm anybody, but robots are taking over the Olympics. In an effort to keep the Beijing Winter Olympics from becoming a COVID-19 super-spreader event, Beijing has introduced a whole host of robots to help the Olympics run smoothly, and…