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Humans Fight AI Slop with Playful 60-Second Art Game
Innovation14h ago

Humans Fight AI Slop with Playful 60-Second Art Game

A new website asks people to pretend to be AI by answering creative prompts in 60 seconds, turning the tables on artificial intelligence. The playful protest celebrates human creativity in a world increasingly flooded with AI-generated content.

Regional: malaysia technology (MY)2 min read
Indian Tourism to Vietnam Soars 70% in 2026
Global News2d ago

Indian Tourism to Vietnam Soars 70% in 2026

Vietnam welcomed 70% more Indian tourists in early 2026 thanks to easier visas, more direct flights, and smart marketing. The Southeast Asian nation is now competing with Thailand and Malaysia as a top destination for Indian travelers.

Google News - Vietnam Growth2 min read
Egypt's Nour al-Sherbini Reaches El Gouna Squash Semifinals
Sports3d ago

Egypt's Nour al-Sherbini Reaches El Gouna Squash Semifinals

World No. 2 squash player Nour al-Sherbini dominated her quarterfinal match at the 2026 El Gouna International Squash Open, defeating Malaysia's world No. 6 in straight games. The Egyptian athlete is now one match away from the finals on home soil.

Egypt Independent2 min read
Malaysia Lands Global Bank's First Crisis Response Center
Innovation4d ago

Malaysia Lands Global Bank's First Crisis Response Center

Standard Chartered just opened its first-ever Global Fusion Center in Malaysia, bringing 4,400 jobs and cutting-edge technology to a country building its digital future. It's a major vote of confidence in Malaysian talent and infrastructure.

Regional: malaysia technology (MY)2 min read
Malaysia Hits Record Solar Capacity in Clean Energy Push
Planet Wins6d ago

Malaysia Hits Record Solar Capacity in Clean Energy Push

Malaysia's solar energy sector has reached record-breaking capacity, powered by smart government programs and falling technology costs. The Southeast Asian nation is creating thousands of jobs while building a cleaner, more affordable energy future.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
Young Malaysians Revive Ancient Sape Lute Tradition
Daily MixApr 5

Young Malaysians Revive Ancient Sape Lute Tradition

A new generation of musicians in Malaysian Borneo is breathing life back into the sape, a traditional wooden lute once central to ceremonies and storytelling. The challenge now is finding craftspeople willing to learn the painstaking art of making these instruments.

South China Morning Post2 min read
Malaysia to Train 300,000 in AI and Cloud Skills for Free
InnovationApr 4

Malaysia to Train 300,000 in AI and Cloud Skills for Free

Oracle is partnering with Malaysia's government to train 300,000 people in artificial intelligence and cloud computing at no cost by 2029. The massive program aims to transform Malaysia into Southeast Asia's AI leader while boosting career opportunities across the nation.

Regional: malaysia technology (MY)2 min read
Malaysian AI Chatbot Cuts Employee Support Time to Seconds
InnovationApr 3

Malaysian AI Chatbot Cuts Employee Support Time to Seconds

A pharmaceutical company in Malaysia just won a major tech award for an AI assistant that answers employee questions in 120 languages, day or night. What used to take days now happens in seconds.

Regional: malaysia technology (MY)2 min read
Malaysia's First Paralympic Gold Medallist Retires at 38
Community HeroesApr 3

Malaysia's First Paralympic Gold Medallist Retires at 38

Ridzuan Puzi, Malaysia's groundbreaking Paralympic champion who won gold in Rio 2016, is retiring after a decade of shattering expectations and rewriting what's possible for para athletes. His journey from a young boy with cerebral palsy to world record holder has inspired a generation.

Google: Paralympic champion2 min read
Malaysia to Train 300,000 in AI and Cloud Skills by 2029
InnovationApr 2

Malaysia to Train 300,000 in AI and Cloud Skills by 2029

Malaysia is giving 300,000 students and professionals free access to AI and cloud computing training through 2029, preparing them for tomorrow's jobs. The partnership aims to make Malaysia a regional AI leader by 2030.

Regional: malaysia technology (MY)2 min read
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InnovationApr 2

Malaysia Gets $6.3B Tech Investment, 10,000 New Jobs

DayOne just pledged RM28 billion ($6.3 billion USD) to transform Malaysia into a regional tech powerhouse, creating 10,000 jobs and training opportunities. The announcement came at the country's first-ever Tech & AI Career Expo, signaling a major leap forward for Southeast Asia's digital economy.

Regional: malaysia technology (MY)3 min read
Sarawak Partners With Norway to Lead Green Energy in Asia
Planet WinsApr 2

Sarawak Partners With Norway to Lead Green Energy in Asia

A Malaysian state rich in natural resources is teaming up with a Norwegian energy giant to become Asia's renewable energy powerhouse. The partnership could reshape how millions access clean, affordable electricity.

Google News - Norway Green Energy2 min read
Malaysia Offers Flight to Aid Anti-Corruption Probe
Acts of KindnessApr 1

Malaysia Offers Flight to Aid Anti-Corruption Probe

Malaysia's anti-corruption agency is willing to pay airfare for a key witness in London to help investigate a $250 million chip deal. The move shows the country's determination to root out corruption in high-stakes government contracts.

South China Morning Post2 min read
Malaysia Approves Drug That Slows Alzheimer's by 8 Years
Health & WellnessMar 31

Malaysia Approves Drug That Slows Alzheimer's by 8 Years

A newly approved Alzheimer's treatment in Malaysia can slow disease progression by more than eight years, giving patients precious extra time with their independence and loved ones. Unlike previous treatments that only managed symptoms, lecanemab actually changes how the disease progresses.

Google News - Disease Cure3 min read
Malaysia Gets $125M for Green Chip Factory
Planet WinsMar 30

Malaysia Gets $125M for Green Chip Factory

Southeast Asia's first semiconductor-grade polysilicon plant is taking shape in Malaysia, powered entirely by renewable energy. The $435 million facility will help meet surging global demand for chips and AI technology.

PV Magazine2 min read
Malaysia Builds Tech Solutions for Aging Population
SolutionsMar 30

Malaysia Builds Tech Solutions for Aging Population

As Malaysia's senior population grows, the country is investing in gerontechnology—innovative tools that help older adults live independently and stay healthy. Despite cultural and economic challenges, Malaysia is positioning itself to lead Southeast Asia in age-friendly innovation.

Regional: malaysia technology (MY)2 min read
Malaysia Uses AI to Protect Water Supply for 34 Million
SolutionsMar 29

Malaysia Uses AI to Protect Water Supply for 34 Million

Malaysia is using artificial intelligence and local innovation to safeguard its water future, developing smart flood walls, rainwater products, and real-time pollution detection systems. The National Water Research Institute is turning cutting-edge research into practical solutions communities can use today. ##

Regional: malaysia technology (MY)3 min read
AI Dental Tech Brings Advanced Orthodontics to Malaysia
InnovationMar 27

AI Dental Tech Brings Advanced Orthodontics to Malaysia

Over 70 Malaysian dental professionals gathered to learn how artificial intelligence is making orthodontic treatment more precise and predictable. A global dental technology company just launched in Malaysia with tools that put advanced treatment planning in local clinicians' hands.

Regional: malaysia technology (MY)2 min read
Palm Oil Waste Now Powers Clean Energy in Malaysia
SolutionsMar 26

Palm Oil Waste Now Powers Clean Energy in Malaysia

Malaysia's palm oil industry is transforming its biggest pollution problem into renewable energy. Mills are converting toxic methane emissions into clean-burning biomethane that can power factories and vehicles.

Google News - Climate Solution2 min read
Doctor Drives 7 Hours, Captures Stunning Blood Moon Eclipse
Planet WinsMar 25

Doctor Drives 7 Hours, Captures Stunning Blood Moon Eclipse

A Malaysian pediatrician raced 310 miles across his country on a last-minute road trip, battling clouds and uncertainty to photograph a breathtaking total lunar eclipse rising over the South China Sea. His patience and dedication paid off with stunning images that capture nature's perfect celestial show.

Space.com3 min read

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