KUALA LUMPUR, 23 July 2021 – To support the Malaysian startup ecosystem in their pursuit of success, Microsoft will be supporting the various accelerator programs launched by the Malaysian Global Innovation & Creativity Centre (MaGIC), Selangor Information Technology & Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec) and Sunway iLabs, to fast-track the ecosystem’s growth and innovation.
With cloud technology becoming a critical enabler for success in the digital economy, Microsoft will be supporting participating startups through skilling efforts incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) and Big Data. Participants will gain access to global resources and training paths offered by Microsoft. Additionally, Microsoft will be helping local startups to learn and build a solid cloud foundation with Microsoft Azure, whilst providing training on data migration and infrastructure building. Microsoft will also offer 1-on-1 consultation on technology architecture for selected entrepreneurs, assisting startups to embrace and accelerate cloud transformation.
Kuala Lumpur, July 23, 2021 – Malaysia’s financial ecosystem is gearing up for greater growth, enabled by the country’s accelerated digital pivot during the course of the pandemic, however, organizations need to build a secure digital foundation to unlock the full potential of the industry, according to VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW). The VMware Digital Frontiers 3.0 Study found that the customer battleground for Malaysia’s financial services industry has shifted online with 55% of Malaysians surveyed now preferring to engage with their banks via apps rather than visiting in-person at a branch, leading ahead of its Southeast Asian counterparts Singapore (51%), and Indonesia (53%), on par with the Philippines (55%), but slightly behind Thailand (72%).
Furthermore, the study revealed that two-thirds (66%) of Malaysians surveyed are happy to interact digitally with financial services firms and 56% of respondents are excited for the digital services provided by the financial services firms. This is a clear call-out for financial services firms to harness frontier technologies to deliver superior digital offerings and consumer experiences as more than half (59%) of consumers surveyed will switch to another brand if their digital experiences do not live up to expectations.
Kuala Lumpur, 23 July 2021 – Zurich Malaysia and TheNoor Muslim lifestyle app are providing free personal accident (PA) coverage to help Malaysians during these challenging times.
The first 30,000 TheNoor users who purchase TheNoor’s limited edition Touch ‘n Go cards from the app will receive three months free coverage, of which the first month is covered by Zurich General Takaful Malaysia Berhad (Zurich General Takaful) and subsequent two months by TheNoor.
The PA plan is based on Shariah principles, offering comprehensive coverage for accidental death, permanent disability, and hospital income. The promotion is valid now until the offer is fully redeemed.
