In celebration of World Pilots’ Day on 26 April, Batik Air’s Captain Khairulirwan Kamaruddin reflects on an inspiring aviation journey that has spanned 25 years, nearly 15,000 flight hours, and countless memorable moments above the clouds.
Across Southeast Asia, cybercrime is expanding into organised, cross-border operations, exposing fintech platforms to more sophisticated and scalable threats and driving demand for stronger, layered security.
Malaysia is emerging as a leader in innovation, earning recognition from international organizations and countries around the world. The Malaysian Innovation Foundation, or Yayasan Inovasi Malaysia is a key player in this success, fostering innovation and addressing social challenges through local technology and innovative solutions. In an interview during a media get-together recently, the CEO of YIM, Dr Sharmila Mohamed Salleh, shares insights into the foundation's role, achievements, future plans and its functions in the innovation ecosystem.