It was indeed an incredible journey of sorts for 262 students who crossed the finishing line for the Technical Skill Learning (TSL) programme which was piloted by PENANG STEM over 2 years from 2025 to 2026 and turned up for the Certification Ceremony conducted at the Penang Skills Development Centre (PSDC) on Sep 26. …
The Knights of Rizal Malaysia Chapter was recently held their 2nd Investiture Ceremony on 22 August at OWWA Kuala Lumpur, under the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Malaysia, with the support and presence of the Philippine Embassy. The ceremony received strong support from representatives of Malaysia’s political, business, professional and diplomatic circles….
PENANG’s STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education blueprint has received a major boost with the Federal Government allocating RM12.3 million over the next four years to strengthen the state’s talent pipeline and prepare students for high-value careers in emerging industries. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the allocation would support the implementation of the…
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…