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SCI & TECH7h agoCan AI teach kids to think? Malaysia’s classroom tech push faces a reality checkWhile many parents still question whether to give their children access to artificial intelligence, Malaysian tech worker Pravin Ganesan has embraced it to solve a very practical problem: helping his eight-year-old daughter with homework he sometimes struggles to explain. Pravin, 42, taught her a few basic prompts and checked the answers closely, finding that generative AI is particularly good at breaking down difficult concepts into child-friendly terms. “It has helped her learn and understand...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH2d agoMalaysia seizes smuggled AI chips worth US$12 million at Kuala Lumpur airportMalaysian customs said on Wednesday ⁠that it ⁠had seized about 49.5 ⁠million ringgit (US$12 million) worth of advanced artificial intelligence chips this month, as authorities close in on a syndicate suspected of smuggling high-performance semiconductors through the country’s main airport. Malaysia imposed export controls last year on the movement of advanced AI chips of US origin, following pressure from the United States to stem their flow into China. On October 15, authorities found 30 server...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHOct 22Malaysia’s TuJu app struggles after Anwar suggests switching from WazeMalaysia’s highway authority is working to resolve technical disruptions affecting its TuJu navigation application following a sharp increase in users. In a statement on Thursday, the Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia (LLM) said the matter was being resolved together with the application provider Prosignal Consortium. LLM said the surge in users came after Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim suggested that the public consider using a locally developed navigation application instead of Waze. “We apologise for...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHOct 10How DNA ‘fingerprinting’ is keeping Malaysia’s green turtles safe from poachersAs dawn breaks on Mataking Island off Sabah’s east coast, a tiny green turtle crawls across the sand, driven by instinct towards the surf before disappearing into the ocean on a journey that could cover thousands of kilometres. Where it goes is impossible to know, but with a huge dose of luck on its epic travels, it may return to the same Malaysian beach decades later to lay eggs of its own. The hatchling is one of tens of thousands that emerge from Sabah’s beaches each year, as the species...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHOct 3Malaysia is building a new research corridor across Asia to meet China’s rise: scientistsWhen chemical engineer Ahmad Zuhairi Abdullah joined Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) 22 years ago, Western institutions dominated the field, from global research infrastructure and high-impact publications to the greatest breakthroughs. Two decades later, the centre of gravity has moved eastward, says Zuhairi, now a professor with the USM school of chemical engineering in Penang. “[Not much was known] about China at that time when I joined the university. I knew that they had quite a number of...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 25China-Russia space camp in Malaysia opens to youth in South-East AsiaPrivate initiative brings together a Russian astronaut trainer and a Chinese science museum to teach ethics and space science in Penangthestar_my · malaysia
SCI & TECHSep 24Russia-China space camp in Malaysia opens to youth in Southeast AsiaWhile major powers compete in militarised space races and state-led megaprojects, a group comprising a Russian astronaut trainer, Chinese science educators and Malaysian collaborators is laying the groundwork for an international youth space camp. Set to be held in Penang’s rainforest eco-park in late 2027 at the earliest, the week-long programme will gather youth from around the region to inspire future spacefarers, scientists and global citizens through physical exercises, immersion in space...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 21Tencent Cloud and UTM Connect Malaysia Emerging AI Talent with Real - World Industry ChallengesTencent Cloud and UTM are collaborating in Malaysia to connect emerging AI talent with real-world industry challenges. This initiative aims to foster AI development and practical application.singaporestar.com · Singapore
SCI & TECHSep 8Nvidia-backed Firmus lands OpenAI deal for Malaysia AI capacitySeeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHAug 10 [ INTERVIEW ] Malaysia positions itself as Korea long - term tech partnerMalaysia is positioning itself to be a long-term technology partner for Korea, as discussed in an interview. This highlights an emerging international collaboration in the tech sector.koreatimes.co.kr · South Korea
SCI & TECHAug 7China emerging as key driver of global robotics , AI innovation , Malaysian tech observer saysA Malaysian tech observer states that China is emerging as a key driver of global innovation in robotics and artificial intelligence. This highlights China's growing influence in advanced technological fields.asiabulletin.com · China
SCI & TECHJul 25Japan courts India, Malaysia to escape US-China AI duopolyJapan has been establishing dialogue frameworks for artificial intelligence with like-minded countries and Global South partners to reduce reliance on top US and Chinese firms and promote domestic companies abroad. The outreach signals a growing recognition among those countries of the need for cooperation, rather than going it alone, to survive in the increasingly competitive field of AI. At home, Japan is seeking to foster its own domestic AI ecosystem. The move by the United States to...South China Morning Post