Sarawak courts to deploy Artificial Intelligence
The AI analysis will also allow prosecutors and lawyers to know in advance the potential outcome of the judgement. The AI application will be operational once the ground rules are created and ready.
EXCLUSIVE: Singapore’s fight against bioterrorism and virus outbreaks with science and technology Part 2
The Home Team Singapore CBRNE network of laboratories are located at the land and sea checkpoints to detect and analyse hazardous materials and any major bioterrorism agents.
Indian farmers to have better access to technology
The Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanisation will help farmers get access to more tech-based farm machinery.
Online Platform Helps All Students in Malaysia get an Education
Classruum, an e-learning platform in Malaysia, provides online lessons, including video tutorials, notes, trial examination, and gamification for all children countrywide.
Indonesia and Singapore collaborate to boost Industry 4.0 HR skills
Skilled human resources are needed to be able to utilise innovation and technology, which are key to bringing the industry at par in the national and global levels.
Detection system utilises AI to protect swimmers from sharks
SharkSpotter uses image processing techniques, state-of-the-art sensors and software, and applies deep learning neural networks for object detection and classification.
System to boost the Philippines’ sustainable fishing efforts
The Electronic Catch Documentation and Traceability (e-CDT) system will document key information on fisheries products to enable traceability from harvest until destination.
Tech firm exploring innovation centre in Thailand
The company is exploring running a 5G testbed for the healthcare and manufacturing fields to capitalise on the Thailand 4.0 initiative.
SME Corp Malaysia partners tech giant to aid local SMEs
Through this collaboration, SME Corp Malaysia and the tech firm jointly developed the SME AI programme to facilitate the faster rollout of ICT adoption in Malaysia.
Latest IT solutions from Govt tech lab
The solutions include, one that used machine learning to determine behaviour patterns, one that employs cloud computing to enable health monitoring and one that is a robotic assistant.
Australia launches digital health program for nurses and midwives
The new professional development program will identify the necessary digital health capabilities needed to further improve the quality, safety and efficiency of care they deliver.
Online threats decline in 4th quarter in Vietnam
Security experts advise users to check links before visiting sites, enter usernames and passwords only over a secure connection, and avoid logging in to online banks via public Wi-Fi networks.
World Health Organisation Offering Online Training Resources to Help Educate on 2019-nCoV
The free learning resource is available to anyone interested in novel coronavirus on WHO’s open learning platform for emergencies, OpenWHO.org.
Completion of One Map Policy targeted for end of 2020
The One Map Policy information will be stored in one geoportal and will provide local governments with spatial data they will need for decision-making on land issues.
New Zealand’s central Wellington to trial cashless parking meters
The cashless meters offer e-receipting by using a smartphone to scan a QR code removing the need to print a paper receipt.
Non-invasive tech to boost diagnosis and treatment for respiratory diseases
The tech allows researchers to see the movement of air through the lungs in real-time, improving their capacity to assess functional airflow in both healthy and diseased lungs.
Digital Economy Platform helps realise Malaysia’s SPV 2030 goals
The DEP will be deployed by the world’s top technology companies, as well as national e-commerce, finance and insurance firms that generate US$1.5 trillion in revenue with a workforce of 4.7 million.
Malaysia’s new digital service tax to impact foreign service providers
The government hopes the introduction of the DST will level the playing field for local companies – in addition to gaining more tax revenue from its US$36 billion digital economy.
EXCLUSIVE: Singapore’s fight against bioterrorism and virus outbreaks with science and technology Part 1
The Home Team Singapore CBRNE network of laboratories are located at the land and sea checkpoints to detect and analyse hazardous materials and any major bioterrorism agents.
HKUST develops world’s fastest coronavirus detection device
The new device is already in use by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP) in Shenzhen and Guangzhou, while two more sets were being delivered to the CDCP in Hubei and Nansha.
The Philippines and Indonesia sign MOU on digital financial innovation
The MOU aims to provide a framework for closer cooperation to achieve a more secure, efficient, and reliable payment system; and to promote digital financial innovation.
New advisory panel for leading technology-as-a-service firm
This new advisory panel will play a significant role in ensuring the growth of the organisation, as well as provide insightful supervision.
UK foreign minister aims to build on technology and trade with Singapore and Malaysia
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab will meet Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat, Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan and Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing to ensure the relationship between countries will flourish now the UK has left the EU.
Specialised information bank to benefit scholarly publishing
The data trust will ensure the responsible use of metrics and will enable an understanding of how specialist scholarly books are being accessed and used.
Smart crossing tech for safer streets for pedestrians
The pedestrian crossing technology includes illuminated signage and flashing LED lights in the roadway, which will be activated automatically as pedestrians approach to cross.
EXCLUSIVE: The Finnish approach to cyber resilience
The Government of Finland had adopted a resolution on the Nation’s Cyber Security Strategy, focused on developing the cyber environment and safeguarding key functions.
Disabled communities keen to join Malaysia’s digital economy
MYNIC will also work on enhancing the digital brand recognition of the SMEs and micro-SMEs via social media and other digital marketing platforms.
NSW Government to release centralised website
The initiative will provide citizens with a more user-friendly website containing information on drought relief, bushfire assistance, and births, deaths and marriages.
MDEC working to amplify Malaysian tech firms
The move is in line with the government’s clear policy in encouraging local companies to go digital, including the recent budget that allocated more than RM1 billion worth of incentives in the form of matching grants.
Telangana, India to launch blockchain incubator
The programme will nurture start-ups that rely on blockchain applications to scale up their operations.