Malaysia’s flagship innovation summit returns this October 7 & 8, here’s why you should join
[This is a sponsored article with MRANTI.] Malaysia is making big moves in 2025. This year, we made a bold US$250 million investment to acquire advanced semiconductor chip design blueprints from UK-based firm Arm Holdings and move upwards the semiconductor value chain. Similarly, Tenaga Nasional also committed RM43 billion to upgrade the national grid infrastructure […]
Critical convos with a focus on impact: How MRANTI is bridging local & global markets
[This is a sponsored article with MRANTI.] “We must take action. Whether in policy-making, research, or industry practice, it is our responsibility to turn today’s insights into tomorrow’s solutions.” This call to action from MRANTI CEO Datuk Wira Dr. Hj. Rais Hussin captures the organisation’s drive to turn innovation into tangible impact. But while insights […]
3 benefits your tech startup will gain from joining MRANTI’s Supercharger Series, explained
[This is a sponsored article with MRANTI.] It’s been a pretty good year for the Malaysian innovation scene. We’ve seen exciting ideas brought to life like BoomGrow’s 5G-connected vertical farm and Brikoole (“breathable bricks” to reduce air conditioning) that won the national James Dyson Award 2024. Of course, achieving these feats comes with its own […]
AI could bring in RM1 billion in revenue by 2030. Here’s how M’sian startups can get a cut.
[This is a sponsored article with MRANTI.] Malaysia has attracted three billion-dollar investments in AI development between May and June 2024, showcasing the country’s drive for AI advancements. Our country’s geopolitical advantages, such as being in the centre of Southeast Asia and having a foreign policy that hinges on neutrality, make us a strategic nation […]
Explore Malaysia’s future in biotech, hydrogen & spacetech at this KL summit on August 12-13
[This is a sponsored article with MRANTI.] Since 2014, the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI) has hosted its annual Malaysia Commercialisation Year Summit (MCY Summit). It’s designed as a platform to boost and accelerate the commercialisation of research innovations and products in both local and international markets. Now in its eighth edition, MCY […]
Net zero explained: Why Amazon, Microsoft, & M’sia itself are pledging to be carbon neutral
[This is a sponsored article with MRANTI.] Achieving carbon neutrality is all the buzz right now in the business world. Apple and Microsoft have set goals to become carbon-negative by 2030. Amazon and General Motors have vowed to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040. Meanwhile, Google claims that it’s maintained carbon neutrality since 2007. The Malaysian […]
M’sia is ramping up sports innovation. Here’s what to know about NTIS SportTech Sandbox.
[This is a sponsored article with MRANTI.] Here at Vulcan Post, we’ve reported on plenty of technological developments in sectors like edutech, healthtech, dronetech, and even artificial intelligence (AI). But one industry that we rarely see crop up with new and exciting innovations, is sports. In fact, research in the Journal of International Studies (Issue […]
5 reasons why drone deliveries have yet to fully take off in M’sia
[This is a sponsored article with MRANTI.] The idea for drone or Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) deliveries was made mainstream when Amazon shared their plans in 2013 to have it take the skies within five years. They envisioned a promising concept: Packages containing products, from toothpaste to smartphones, would be brought to customers’ doors or […]
3 M’sian startups that practise ESG debunk misconceptions about the topic
[This is a sponsored article with MRANTI.] ESG (environmental, social, and governance) has become a corporate buzzword that’s widely discussed in boardrooms across the globe. However, a 2023 report by Alliance Bank noted that Malaysian SMEs may not be familiar with the importance of adopting ESG principles, despite the government’s efforts. This might indicate that […]
Drones could create 100,000 jobs in M’sia by 2030, here’s how you can take part
[This is a sponsored article with MRANTI.] There was a time when drones were viewed as a toy or just a cool gadget. They were used by photographers and videographers to showcase their creativity through stunning overhead shots. Later finding their way into more industries, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are today commonly used to improve […]
MRANTI spotlights 4 high-growth industries boosting Malaysia’s tech scene & economy
[This is a sponsored article with MRANTI.] As of 2020, KL ranked as the 11th emerging startup ecosystem, according to the Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2020, and is a regional leader within SEA. To no one’s surprise, ecommerce makes up one of the top-ranking industries at present, due to the pandemic. But what other industries […]
Meet the M’sian drone startups aiding in flood relief efforts, and what they’re tasked with
[This is a sponsored article with MRANTI.] As 2022 draws to a close with us in the midst of monsoon season, one can’t help but think back to what happened during 2021’s year-end holidays. It was one of the worst floods Malaysia had experienced in years, which resulted in overall losses of RM6.1 billion, according […]
MRANTI’s I-Nation 2022 will host talks confronting environmental & biz sustainability
[This is a sponsored article with MRANTI.] Since 2019, the Malaysian Global Innovation & Creativity Centre (MaGIC) has hosted its annual E-Nation conference to build sustainable, innovation-driven entrepreneurship for the country. E-Nation saw participants such as tech and social entrepreneurs, investors, academicians, corporates, policymakers, and government agencies. Following the convergence of MaGIC and Technology Park […]
