KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) and Intel Malaysia today awarded Intel’s Artificial Intelligent (AI) Kits to five (5) local universities, namely Universiti Malaya, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Universiti Tenaga Nasional and Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation.

To ensure a conducive learning environment for the youth, MPC, MIDA and Intel Malaysia are pushing to break the myth that digital technology is only for techies. Designed with innovation in mind, the ‘AI-based machine vision’ kits align with the growth of the emerging technologies by providing education institutions an avenue to equip future talents with AI skills.

Kuala Lumpur, 31 January 2022 – Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia” or the  “Exchange”) recorded a Profit After Tax and Zakat (“PAT”) of RM355.3 million for the  financial year ended 31 December 2021 (“FY2021”), a 6.0 percent decrease from the  RM377.7 million reported in the previous financial year ended 31 December 2020 

(“FY2020”). This is mainly due to lower operating revenue of RM751.6 million in FY2021  compared to RM778.8 million in FY2020, a decrease of 3.5 percent. The total operating  expenses in FY2021 was lower by 1.1 percent at RM288.6 million against RM291.8 million in  FY2020. 

SUBANG JAYA, 31 January 2022 – Digi.com Berhad (“Digi”) today announced its FY2021 results, highlighting network and digital modernisation efforts, operational resilience, as well as commitment in supporting societal recovery from a challenging 2021 as key priorities for the company in the year. The company’s FY2021 service revenue stood at RM5,341 million, a -1.6% Y-Y decline, in line with its financial guidance for the year.

As the country underwent prolonged lockdowns last year, Digi ensured that it maintained the quality of its network services at a time when connectivity was critical for all. The company stepped up efforts to expand its 4G network coverage as well as upgraded existing sites to deliver improved 4G network experience for its customers. These included a successful 3G network shutdown, in line with Malaysia’s Jalinan Digital Negara (JENDELA) initiative. The shutdown enabled 3G spectrum to be repurposed to strengthen Digi’s 4G network performance, allowing for better quality of internet experience. Digi’s 4G LTE and LTE-A network coverage grew to 93.1% and 75.9% of populated areas nationwide respectively, alongside 10,173 km of fibre network. 

The newly-opened Sunway Hotel Big Box in Sunway City Iskandar Puteri Johor,has announced that it is celebrating the Chinese New Year festive holiday season with an exclusive 50% discount for all its rooms. 

The “Roaring Lunar New Year” promotion is valid from now till February 15th 2022. 

Sunway Hotel Big Box is poised to welcome even more travelers into Johor for the upcoming Chinese New Year season as well as the long school break in February.