As an immediate follow-up to the Official Launch of the PENANG STEM TALENT BLUEPRINT by Penang Chief Minister, YAB Tuan Chow Kon Yeow, Penang STEM officially mapped out 4 key STEM Talent Pipeline Development (STPD) programmes focusing on building a comprehensive and impactful talent development pipeline from schools to Institutions of Higher Learning (IHLs) and…
The AI Fundamentals Programme @MBPP Maker Space, Taman Harapan was successfully launched by YB Tuan Jagdeep Singh Deo, Deputy Chief Minister II of Penang and Chairman of Penang STEM, marking a significant step forward in empowering young minds from the community with future-ready digital & AI skills. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Majlis Bandaraya…
PENANG, 8 SEP 2024 – Penang officially launched its Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Talent Blueprint to address the need to build a long-term pipeline and skill development for Penang’s STEM workforce in support of the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030 and the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS). Developed by Penang STEM Working Group,…
A RECENT proposal by Deputy Chief Minister II Jagdeep Singh Deo advocating for the state or federal government to offer incentives to companies to establish internal training or learning centres is a proactive step in addressing the talent shortage. Angela Cheong, Vice-President for Human Resources in Asia Pacific at Keysight Technologies, wholeheartedly supports the proposal,…
Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri Pulau Pinang (JPNPP) and Penang STEM jointly organised a Engagement Session with about 180 Secondary School principals and senior officers from JPNPP to brief on Technical Skill Learning (TSL) at PSDC today (Mar 06). JPN pengarah Tuan Hj Abdul Said delivered the welcome address. Also in attendance were senior officers from Jabatan…
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By Invest Penang – December 14, 2023 A version of this article was first published on Invest Penang Dec. 14, 2023 – Lattice Semiconductor, the low power programmable leader, today announced the opening of its new office location in Penang, Malaysia. The new, larger office further expands the Lattice’s global footprint to support its continued growth, acting…
By KATHERINE ALEJANDRA CROSS – Sep 7, 2023 A version of this article was first published on Wired IT’S BECOME A veritable meme subgenre at this point: a photo of Linda Hamilton as The Terminator’s Sarah Connor, glaring into the camera, steely eyed, with some variant of the caption “Sarah Connor seeing you become friends with ChatGPT.”…
By Sharanjit Singh – November 16, 2023 A version of this article was first published on New Strait Times SAN FRANCISCO: Enovix Corporation, an advanced silicon battery company, will establish its first high-volume manufacturing facility in Penang, marking a significant milestone in the company’s global expansion strategy. The company’s investment plan was disclosed by Prime Minister…
By InvestPenang – Nov 18, 2023 A version of this article was first published on InvestPenang November 18, 2023 – Phabritek Sdn Bhd, which specialises in the manufacturing of optoelectronic multiplexers, modules and components, hasannounced the opening of its new manufacturing facility in Batu Kawan, near here, with an initial investment of RM100 million. Phabritek, a…
By Mariella Moon – Nov 16, 2023 A version of this article was first published on Engadget In September, Google opened its AI-powered search experience to teens in the US, giving them access to richer results with additional information and links. Now, the company has also given teens in most countries around the world access to its Bard…