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  • SunMed 2026 Jadi Platform Komuniti Petaling Amalkan Gaya Hidup Sihat

    SunMed 2026 Jadi Platform Komuniti Petaling Amalkan Gaya Hidup Sihat

    Pusat Perubatan Sunway, Bandar Sunway (SMC) menerima sambutan menggalakkan bagi penganjuran Karnival Gaya Hidup Sihat SunMed 2026 apabila lebih daripada 4,000 peserta hadir untuk mengambil langkah proaktif dalam meningkatkan kesihatan dan kesejahteraan secara menyeluruh. Karnival yang berlangsung dari Menara C hingga Menara D hospital itu meriah dengan pelbagai aktiviti interaktif dan informatif seperti bola sepak, refleks pantas, pickleball serta latihan keseimbangan. Selain itu, terdapat juga stesen khas bagi meningkatkan kesedaran tentang kesihatan pendengaran dan kanser, di samping Healthy Living Marketplace yang menghimpunkan pelbagai jenama dalam bidang kesihatan, pemakanan, kecergasan dan gaya hidup, sekali gus mencerminkan komitmen hospital terhadap kesejahteraan holistik komuniti.

    Pengarah Kanan Pembangunan Perniagaan dan Komunikasi Korporat SMC, Tan Mei Shin, berkata pihaknya mengalu-alukan kehadiran pengunjung daripada pelbagai lapisan masyarakat ke karnival kesihatan tahunan tersebut. Beliau menyatakan bahawa acara ini bukan sahaja mencerminkan komitmen berterusan SMC terhadap kecemerlangan penjagaan kesihatan, malah turut menyatukan orang ramai untuk mengutamakan kesihatan dan kesejahteraan dalam suasana yang positif serta menyokong. Menurut beliau lagi, amat menginspirasikan untuk melihat setiap individu saling menjaga diri dan antara satu sama lain, bersatu dengan matlamat bersama ke arah kehidupan yang lebih sihat dan berkualiti.

    Karnival ini turut menyediakan pelbagai saringan kesihatan percuma yang dikendalikan oleh Pusat Kecemerlangan SMC, termasuk analisis komposisi badan, penilaian kesakitan, pemeriksaan tekanan darah postural, saringan memori dan lain-lain. SMC merupakan hospital kuaternari swasta terbesar di Malaysia dengan 28 Pusat Kecemerlangan serta lebih 300 perunding perubatan tetap merangkumi 80 kepakaran. Baru-baru ini, SMC telah disenaraikan sebagai hospital nombor satu di Malaysia dalam Hospital Terbaik Dunia 2026 oleh Newsweek bagi tahun kedua berturut-turut, selain turut menduduki tempat pertama di Malaysia dalam kategori Hospital Pintar Terbaik Dunia 2026 oleh penerbitan yang sama.

    SMC juga merangkul anugerah Hospital Terbaik – Malaysia dan Inisiatif Hospital Pintar Terbaik – Malaysia di Healthcare Asia Awards 2026, sekali gus mengukuhkan lagi kecemerlangannya dalam aspek keselamatan pesakit dan penjagaan berpusatkan pesakit. Selain itu, SMC merupakan hospital pertama di Malaysia yang menerima tiga akreditasi hospital utama, iaitu Akreditasi Suruhanjaya Bersama Antarabangsa (JCI) dari Amerika Syarikat, Majlis Piawaian Penjagaan Kesihatan Australia (ACHS) Antarabangsa serta Persatuan Kualiti Kesihatan Malaysia (MSQH).

    Kejayaan penganjuran karnival ini turut disokong oleh penaja dan rakan kerjasama seperti BLACKMORES, Herbaland, Anytime Fitness, Sunway Lagoon, Gintell, Julie’s dan lain-lain. Kerjasama ini mencerminkan usaha kolektif dalam mempertingkatkan kesihatan komuniti serta membuka ruang kepada lebih banyak inisiatif berimpak tinggi pada masa hadapan demi kesejahteraan rakyat Malaysia.

  • Microsoft Elevate Dilancar, Malaysia Perkukuh Agenda AI dan Pembangunan Bakat Masa Depan

    Microsoft Elevate Dilancar, Malaysia Perkukuh Agenda AI dan Pembangunan Bakat Masa Depan

    Kementerian Digital Malaysia dan Microsoft hari ini mengumumkan pelancaran Microsoft Elevate, sebuah inisiatif pembinaan kapasiti kecerdasan buatan (AI) yang diperluas bagi mengukuhkan tahap kesediaan AI Malaysia, selaras dengan aspirasi negara untuk menjadi Negara AI menjelang tahun 2030.

    Kerjasama ini dirasmikan oleh Menteri Digital, YB Gobind Singh Deo, dan memperluaskan agenda pembangunan kemahiran negara dengan merangkumi golongan pendidik, perusahaan mikro, kecil dan sederhana (PMKS), pesara angkatan tentera, institusi pendidikan serta penjawat awam. Inisiatif ini dilaksanakan dengan kerjasama Pejabat AI Kebangsaan (NAIO), Sekretariat Majlis TVET Negara serta Biji-Biji Initiative dan Mereka, sekali gus mencerminkan komitmen menyeluruh bagi memastikan semua lapisan masyarakat Malaysia bersedia menghadapi era AI.

    Microsoft Elevate bertujuan memperluas peluang peningkatan kemahiran di Malaysia melalui pelan berfasa sehingga tahun 2030, bermula dengan pengaktifan kemahiran dan tenaga kerja, diikuti pendalaman sektor serta penginstitusian dan kemampanan jangka panjang. Sebagai sebahagian daripada fasa perintis yang dilancarkan pada Januari tahun ini, inisiatif ini telah berjaya memperkasakan seramai 80,000 peserta setakat ini.

    Inisiatif ini turut mencerminkan komitmen berterusan Microsoft terhadap pembangunan digital dan AI di Malaysia, termasuk usaha melengkapkan 800,000 rakyat dengan kemahiran AI menerusi inisiatif AIForMYFuture, serta program Bersama Malaysia yang telah memperkasakan 1.53 juta rakyat dengan kemahiran dalam bidang pengkomputeran awan, AI dan keselamatan siber.

    YB Gobind Singh Deo menyatakan bahawa dalam usaha Malaysia menjadi hab AI serantau, pembangunan keupayaan digital yang inklusif merentasi semua lapisan masyarakat adalah amat penting. Beliau menegaskan bahawa kemajuan bermakna di peringkat nasional memerlukan kerjasama erat antara sektor awam dan swasta, dan mengalu-alukan Microsoft Elevate sebagai satu inisiatif penting dalam memperkukuh kesediaan AI serta keterangkuman digital agar rakyat Malaysia bersedia menghadapi masa depan berteraskan teknologi tersebut.

    Dalam persekitaran kerja yang semakin dipacu oleh AI, kekuatan tenaga kerja masa depan Malaysia bergantung kepada pembangunan kemahiran yang bermula sejak awal, dilaksanakan secara berterusan dan selari dengan keperluan dunia sebenar. Visi Negara AI 2030 mengiktiraf bahawa pembinaan sebuah negara berteraskan AI bukan sahaja melibatkan penggunaan teknologi, tetapi juga pembangunan insan yang mampu memahami dan menggunakan AI dengan yakin, institusi yang berupaya mengguna pakai AI secara bertanggungjawab dan berskala, serta ekosistem yang dapat memanfaatkan keupayaan AI untuk menghasilkan impak nyata.

    Pendekatan menyeluruh ini merangkumi pelbagai segmen masyarakat. Golongan pendidik dan institusi pengajian daripada peringkat prasekolah hingga universiti termasuk TVET akan dilengkapkan dengan kemahiran AI praktikal untuk mengintegrasikan teknologi dalam pengajaran, reka bentuk kurikulum dan keterlibatan pelajar. Sektor PMKS pula akan menerima latihan berfokus bagi mengguna pakai alat dan platform AI untuk meningkatkan operasi, keterlibatan pelanggan serta daya saing. Pesara angkatan tentera akan dibekalkan dengan kemahiran asas AI bagi menyokong peranan mereka dalam masyarakat, manakala pemimpin dan pengurusan institusi akan dilatih untuk menerajui penggunaan AI secara bertanggungjawab dalam organisasi masing-masing. Pada masa yang sama, pelajar dan belia akan dibangunkan dengan kemahiran asas serta praktikal yang relevan dengan keperluan dunia sebenar bagi membina bakat masa depan negara.

    Rashvin Pal Singh menjelaskan bahawa untuk memastikan AI benar-benar memberi impak, keupayaan tersebut perlu diterapkan secara praktikal dalam bilik darjah dan komuniti. Menurut beliau, melalui Microsoft Elevate, kerjasama erat dengan pelbagai pihak membolehkan konsep AI diterjemahkan ke dalam amalan harian secara bertanggungjawab, inklusif dan relevan, sekali gus memastikan tiada pihak yang ketinggalan dalam usaha membina masa depan berteraskan AI.

    Dr. Jasmine Begum pula menegaskan bahawa AI hanya akan menghasilkan nilai sebenar apabila masyarakat memahami cara menggunakannya secara bermakna dan bertanggungjawab dalam kehidupan seharian serta proses membuat keputusan. Beliau menyatakan bahawa teknologi bertindak sebagai pemangkin, manakala impak sebenar bergantung kepada bagaimana individu, organisasi dan institusi mengaplikasikan AI secara praktikal, dipercayai dan selari dengan keperluan dunia sebenar. Beliau turut menjelaskan bahawa Microsoft Elevate dirangka untuk membina keupayaan pada skala besar dengan menyokong komuniti, perusahaan dan institusi sektor awam mengguna pakai AI dengan yakin dan bertanggungjawab, sekali gus membantu merealisasikan aspirasi AI Malaysia melalui impak jangka panjang.

    Microsoft Elevate merupakan inisiatif global oleh Microsoft yang bertujuan memperkasa komuniti melalui penyediaan kemahiran, pengetahuan dan alat berkaitan AI kepada individu serta organisasi. Inisiatif ini sedang dilaksanakan di beberapa negara di Asia Tenggara bagi menyokong usaha kerajaan dan institusi dalam mempersiapkan masyarakat menghadapi ekonomi yang dipacu oleh AI. Untuk maklumat lanjut dan pendaftaran, orang ramai boleh melayari laman sesawang rasmi program tersebut.

  • 90 Peratus Tiket Terjual, Wali Band Sedia Gegar Kuala Lumpur

    Gelombang Wali Band kini melanda Kuala Lumpur apabila hampir 90 peratus tiket konsert mereka telah habis terjual, sekali gus mencerminkan keterujaan luar biasa dalam kalangan peminat yang tidak sabar untuk menyaksikan persembahan secara langsung. Dengan sambutan yang begitu menggalakkan, Konsert Wali Kembali dijangka menjadi antara persembahan paling dinanti-nantikan, khususnya selepas peminat tidak berpeluang menikmati sepenuhnya lagu-lagu hit Wali Band seperti ‘Aku Bukan Bang Toyib’, ‘Tobat Maksiat’, ‘Yank’, ‘Cari Jodoh’ dan ‘Baik-Baik Sayang’ dalam konsert RadjaWali awal tahun ini.

    Konsert anjuran GIS Entertainment & Events bersama Infinity Love Creative Ventures ini dijadualkan berlangsung di Stadium Hoki Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur pada 1 Mei 2026. Wakil penganjur, Mubarak Akhtar Mohd Aris, menyifatkan sambutan luar biasa terhadap konsert Wali Band sebagai sesuatu yang amat membanggakan dan di luar jangkaan. Beliau berkata pihaknya berbesar hati melihat sokongan padu daripada peminat di Malaysia, sekali gus membuktikan bahawa muzik Wali Band masih relevan dan dekat di hati ramai. Pada masa sama, beliau merakamkan penghargaan atas kepercayaan yang diberikan serta menegaskan komitmen untuk menyediakan pengalaman konsert yang lebih berkualiti, bukan sahaja dari segi produksi malah dari sudut kepuasan penonton.

    Wali Band yang dianggotai Faank sebagai vokalis, Apoy di posisi gitar, Tomi selaku pemain dram dan Ovie di papan kekunci turut mengakui tidak sabar untuk menjayakan konsert solo mereka di Kuala Lumpur. Menurut Faank, respon dan energi luar biasa daripada peminat di Sabah ketika mereka menjayakan konsert solo di Kota Kinabalu awal bulan ini sangat mengagumkan, seolah-olah mereka beraksi di hadapan penonton di Indonesia. Mereka berharap dapat menerima sambutan dan energi yang sama di Kuala Lumpur, di samping berjanji akan memberikan persembahan terbaik seperti yang telah dipamerkan sebelum ini. Tambahnya lagi, kemunculan mereka kali ini menerusi konsert solo merupakan satu penghormatan besar, selain peluang untuk menghiburkan peminat serta menebus kekecewaan dengan mempersembahkan rangkaian lagu hit mereka.

    Dalam pada itu, Wali Band tampil lebih bersedia untuk menghadirkan pengalaman konsert yang lebih lengkap dan bertenaga menerusi deretan lagu popular yang mudah dinyanyikan bersama, selain susunan muzik yang lebih segar serta interaksi lebih dekat dengan peminat. Peminat disarankan untuk hadir seawal jam 4 petang bagi mengelakkan kesesakan lalu lintas berikutan acara besar lain yang berlangsung di sekitar Bukit Jalil, selain berpeluang menikmati pelbagai aktiviti menarik di luar perkarangan stadium termasuk persembahan muzik oleh DJ.

    Dengan baki tiket yang semakin terhad, orang ramai digesa mendapatkan tiket segera bagi mengelakkan kekecewaan. Tiket boleh dibeli menerusi laman web www.ilassotickets.com, manakala maklumat terkini boleh diperoleh melalui media sosial rasmi @konsertwalikembali2026 di TikTok dan Instagram. Konsert ini turut mendapat sokongan Era FM, Sinar dan THR Gegar sebagai rakan radio rasmi, serta Astro Gempak sebagai portal rasmi.

  • iQOO Z11 5G and Z11x 5G Arrive Soon with Massive Battery, Advanced Cooling and Premium Design

    iQOO Z11 5G and Z11x 5G Arrive Soon with Massive Battery, Advanced Cooling and Premium Design

    iQOO Malaysia is gearing up to unveil its latest iQOO Z Series, featuring the iQOO Z11 5G and iQOO Z11x 5G. This next-generation smartphone lineup combines bold design, powerful battery performance, and advanced cooling technology, all within an impressively slim and lightweight body. Designed to integrate seamlessly into everyday life, the devices deliver strong all-day power and stable performance, ensuring users can keep up with their daily routines without the need for frequent recharging.

    The iQOO Z11 5G features a flagship-grade design with 9.13° rounded corners, similar to its predecessor, the iQOO 15, providing a softer and more comfortable in-hand feel. These refined edges enhance grip, especially during extended gaming sessions in landscape mode. The device also introduces iQOO’s Floating Porthole camera design, accented by a metallic frame and engraved detailing that delivers a bold and modern aesthetic. Inspired by polar landscapes, the Glacier Blue colourway offers a cool and calming appearance, while the black variant presents a more understated and refined look. Measuring just 8.25 mm thin and weighing approximately 213g, the device is ultra-slim and lightweight, engineered with smart space optimisation to improve efficiency while maintaining comfortable handling. It also features an upgraded matte texture for a smoother and more responsive touch experience.

    Built for endurance, the iQOO Z11 5G is equipped with a massive 9020mAh Silicon BlueVolt Battery, one of the largest ever used in an iQOO smartphone. Developed using fourth-generation silicon anode technology, it delivers high energy efficiency while maintaining a slim 8.25mm profile for easy portability. The device supports 90W FlashCharge for fast power top-ups during busy moments and includes a 25-layer security protection system for safer charging. For intensive usage such as gaming, Bypass Charging helps reduce heat generation and preserve battery health. Additional features such as Battery Life Extender, Overnight Charging Protection, and a five-year battery health commitment further ensure long-term reliability.

    To maintain performance under demanding conditions, the iQOO Z11 5G is equipped with a 7000 mm² Icecore Cooling System designed for heavy gaming. Its large vapor chamber efficiently distributes heat across key components, including the chipset, camera, and battery. With a total cooling area of 18,000 mm², the device remains stable and cool even during extended gaming sessions. A high-performance graphite sheet further enhances heat dissipation, including around the front camera for smoother video recording and streaming. Combined with an upgraded Smart Temperature Control System, surface temperatures can be reduced by up to 1.6°C after one hour of gaming, ensuring consistent performance without overheating.

    Alongside the iQOO Z11 5G, iQOO also introduces the iQOO Z11x 5G, designed to deliver reliable everyday performance and strong endurance. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400-Turbo processor, ensuring smooth and efficient operation. The device is equipped with a 7200mAh battery supported by 44W FlashCharge, providing long-lasting usage with fast recharging when needed. It also features IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance, offering enhanced durability for greater confidence in daily use.

    Ahead of its official launch, both the iQOO Z11 5G and iQOO Z11x 5G are now available for pre-booking in Malaysia, with exclusive free gifts worth up to RM516 for the iQOO Z11 5G. The pre-booking period runs from 27 April to 5 May 2026. Customers who pre-book the iQOO Z11 5G will receive an iQOO Backpack, iQOO Buds Air, a 1+1 year extended warranty, and 1-year screen crack protection. Meanwhile, the iQOO Z11x 5G pre-booking package includes an iQOO Backpack, a 1+1 year extended warranty, and 1-year screen crack protection. For the latest updates ahead of the launch, visit iQOO Malaysia’s official social media channels on Facebook and Instagram for announcements, product highlights, and news on the new Z Series lineup.

  • Inaugural SME Showcase Connects Entrepreneurs, Investors, and Industry Leaders

    Inaugural SME Showcase Connects Entrepreneurs, Investors, and Industry Leaders

    The inaugural SME Market Expansion Showcase, officially presented to the business community today, brought together more than 30 curated businesses and serious industry visitors at CityStage @ KL City Walk, located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle. The showcase went beyond a traditional marketplace, serving as a dynamic business growth platform where brands gained exposure, conducted direct sales, and forged strategic partnerships. The programme focused on key areas such as direct customer engagement, on-the-spot sales opportunities, industry forum sessions, and networking with decision-makers, creating a high-energy environment designed to help participants learn, connect, and grow.

    The one-day event attracted a strong turnout of SME owners, entrepreneurs, corporate professionals, decision-makers, as well as buyers and investors. Forum talks and panel discussions explored a wide range of topics, including market expansion strategies, the adoption of artificial intelligence for digital growth, access to financing and grants, smart scaling approaches, and the sharing of entrepreneurial success stories. The showcase also provided attendees with valuable direct access to founders and key decision-makers.

    In her welcome address, Tanker Collaborative Director Janet New highlighted the vital role of SMEs as the backbone of the economy, noting that the showcase aimed to build a meaningful ecosystem where entrepreneurs could access funding insights, embrace digital growth, prioritise health, and establish strategic partnerships for sustainable success. She also elaborated on the event’s objectives and emphasised the importance of maximising both booth presence and forum participation. She added that the true value of the event lies in active engagement, encouraging exhibitors to present not just products but solutions and collaboration opportunities, while urging visitors to approach each interaction with purpose and curiosity to strengthen the overall business ecosystem.

    A key highlight of the forum sessions was the focus on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and its role in measuring a company’s sustainability, ethical impact, and operational risks. Leading the ESG discussion was Stacia Lim, Director for Corporate Governance, who provided in-depth insights into integrating ESG into SME strategies and explained why it is no longer optional. She also outlined practical frameworks for adoption and noted that Malaysia’s National Sustainability Reporting Framework and amended Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements now encompass Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, with a phased mandatory implementation leading up to 1 January 2027, significantly reshaping obligations for suppliers and SMEs.

    The discussion was further expanded in a panel session featuring Lim, Shu Yi Kuek, founder of KPL Corporate Advisory Sdn. Bhd., and Alan Chin, Vice President of Group Sustainability and Strategic Partnerships at Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad, moderated by Sally Yap of PeakJob Sdn Bhd. The session explored ESG in action, including access to grants, tax incentives, compliance requirements, and green financing opportunities, while also sharing practical case studies and strategies for unlocking green loans. Lim emphasised that ESG adoption does not have to be costly and encouraged SMEs to start from their current capabilities, while Chin highlighted that sustainability is not merely a compliance exercise but a competitive advantage that can position SMEs ahead of their peers.

    The discussion also touched on Malaysia’s new incentive framework, effective from 1 March 2026, which introduces a more targeted and outcome-based approach, with ESG practices as a key eligibility criterion. The framework will initially apply to the manufacturing sector, with the services sector timeline to be announced later, and offers incentives of up to 15 years.

    Other forum sessions included a health talk by Nutrition Consultant Dr. JC Wong from JC Lifestyle Coaching, who shared insights on protecting heart health through proper dietary practices, including understanding good and bad fats, reducing harmful oils, adopting suitable cooking methods, and managing cholesterol naturally. He later joined Dr. Anandarajah Shanmugam, co-founder of Healthy Lifestyle Solutions, in a panel discussion that explored heart disease beyond conventional medical and diagnostic approaches.

    Marketing influencer Kien Lim, founder of Attitude Ideology, presented on market expansion strategies for SMEs, covering entry into new markets, the use of digital channels, partnership models, and scaling without significant overheads. In the final panel session, Kien Lim was joined by Newspin Communication’s PR Director Marc Ng and Brand and Communication Consultant Clarence Koh to discuss content creation, public relations, social media, and the role of key opinion leaders in today’s attention economy. The session was moderated by Gina Woon, co-founder of Novela Boutique.

    Throughout the day, exhibitors were also given the opportunity to deliver 90-second introductions of their businesses during networking sessions, enabling them to showcase their offerings and connect with potential partners and clients.

    The event was organised by Tanker Collaborative Sdn Bhd, a dynamic event and business activation company with operations in Malaysia and Hong Kong. The company specialises in large-scale showcases, corporate events, and market expansion platforms, designing and executing high-impact experiences that connect brands, businesses, and communities. Through curated exhibitions and strategic collaborations, Tanker drives visibility, engagement, and measurable commercial outcomes, serving as a growth enabler for SMEs and enterprises seeking to expand their reach across regional markets. With a strong focus on execution excellence and results, the company continues to deliver seamless, purpose-driven events that transform ideas into impactful business opportunities.

  • Malaysian Businesses Accelerate AI Use Despite Growing Security and Governance Gaps

    Malaysian Businesses Accelerate AI Use Despite Growing Security and Governance Gaps

    TrendAI™, a global leader in AI security, has released new research revealing that organisations worldwide are continuing to accelerate AI deployment despite known security and compliance risks.

    In Malaysia, the study found that 75% of IT decision makers and 70% of business leaders feel pressured to approve AI initiatives even when security concerns exist. One in seven respondents described these concerns as “extreme,” yet said they were still overridden in order to keep pace with competitors and internal demand.

    AI adoption is clearly outpacing governance and control. Only 29% of Malaysian business decision makers reported being very or extremely confident in their understanding of legal frameworks governing AI, compared to 63% of IT decision makers. Around 52% of IT leaders said they already have comprehensive AI policies in place, while 39% are still developing them. Nearly half (51%) cited limited security or data expertise as the main barrier to safe AI adoption, followed closely by a lack of clear regulations and compliance standards (49%).

    According to Goh Chee Hoh, Managing Director for Malaysia at TrendAI™, organisations in Malaysia are deploying AI faster than they can manage the associated risks, creating a widening gap between ambition and oversight. He noted that this reflects a broader disconnect in governance maturity among business leaders. To close this gap, leadership must move beyond reactive security and focus on full visibility into how AI interacts with data, supported by a centralised framework that embeds accountability and risk oversight into system architecture. He added that initiatives such as the MY-AI Standards are a positive step in addressing risks like deepfakes and algorithmic bias. However, as Malaysia moves towards its goal of becoming an AI Nation by 2030, organisations must strengthen governance and defensive resilience to ensure AI adoption leads to a sustainable digital future.

    Rachel Jin, Chief Platform & Business Officer and Head of TrendAI, said that organisations are not lacking awareness of risk, but rather the conditions needed to manage it effectively. She explained that when AI deployment is driven by competitive pressure instead of governance maturity, systems are often integrated into critical infrastructure without sufficient controls, increasing exposure to risk. She emphasised that TrendAI remains focused on helping organisations achieve strong business outcomes while maintaining effective risk management.

    The research also highlights that pressure-driven AI rollout is being worsened by inconsistent governance and unclear accountability for AI-related risks. Security teams are often forced to react to top-down AI decisions, which can lead to workarounds and increased use of unsanctioned or “shadow” AI tools. TrendAI’s latest threat research further shows that attackers are already using AI to automate reconnaissance, scale phishing campaigns, and lower barriers to cybercrime, increasing both the speed and scale of attacks.

    Trust in autonomous AI systems remains at an early stage among business leaders. Fewer than half (44%) of Malaysian decision makers believe agentic AI will significantly improve cyber defence in the short term, citing concerns around data access, misuse, and lack of oversight.

    More than half of organisations (57%) identify AI agents accessing sensitive data as their biggest risk. Around 45% are concerned about malicious prompts compromising security, while 37% fear misuse of trusted AI systems and risks linked to autonomous code deployment. At the same time, 36% admit they lack sufficient observability or auditability over these systems, raising concerns about how they can be effectively monitored or controlled once deployed.

    Nearly half (48%) of organisations support the introduction of an AI “kill switch” to shut down systems in the event of failure or misuse, while more than half remain undecided. This highlights a broader lack of consensus on how to maintain control over increasingly autonomous AI systems.

    “Agentic AI is moving organisations into a new risk category,” added Rachel Jin. “The concerns are already clear, from sensitive data exposure to loss of oversight. Without visibility and control, organisations risk deploying systems they do not fully understand or govern, and that risk will continue to grow unless action is taken.”

    Read the full global report: Securing the AI-Powered Enterprise – Governance Gaps, Visibility Challenges and Rising Risk.

    *TrendAI commissioned SAPIO Research to survey 3,700 IT and business decision makers across 23 countries globally.

    About TrendAI™
    TrendAI™, the global AI security leader and enterprise business unit of Trend Micro, empowers organisations with full AI visibility and unified security to drive innovation while reducing risk. Trusted by leading enterprises and governments across 185 countries, TrendAI™ secures organisations from identities to infrastructure and data.

    Global Fortune 500 companies rely on TrendAI™ to reduce risk and detect threats up to three months earlier, powered by advanced threat intelligence.

    Through ecosystem partnerships with NVIDIA, Anthropic, AWS, Google, and Microsoft, TrendAI™ helps organisations adopt AI securely and at scale.

    AI Fearlessly.

  • Emirates Leads Inclusive Travel Efforts with 40+ Autism-Friendly Rehearsals Worldwide

    Emirates Leads Inclusive Travel Efforts with 40+ Autism-Friendly Rehearsals Worldwide

    Emirates has strengthened its commitment to making travel more accessible for all by successfully organising bespoke Emirates Travel Rehearsals across more than 40 cities worldwide over the past year. The initiative has benefited over 250 families and is specifically designed to support children and young adults with autism by allowing them to practise the airport journey in advance of actual travel. This preparation helps reduce anxiety and empowers them to fly with greater confidence. Following strong positive feedback from families, schools and autism organisations after the initial sessions in Dubai, the Emirates Office of Accessibility and Inclusion formalised the initiative into an official programme for rollout across its global network.

    Since April 2025, Emirates’ Airport Services teams have collaborated to deliver more than 40 travel rehearsals at airports across cities including Accra, Athens, Bali, Bangalore, Barcelona, Bologna, Brussels, Cairo, Christchurch, Da Nang, Delhi, Dubai, Dublin, Durban, Düsseldorf, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Guangzhou, Hanoi, Harare, Hong Kong, Istanbul, London, Luanda, Madrid, Mauritius, Milan, Newcastle, Nice, Orlando, Oslo, Paris, Peshawar, Port Louis, Rome, Stansted, Stockholm, Sydney, Toronto, Trivandrum, Venice and Vienna. More than 35,000 Emirates employees have been trained to support customers with autism and to facilitate both travel and rehearsal experiences. The airline works closely with airport authorities and partners to ensure each session is well-coordinated, supportive and meaningful for participating families. Sami Aqil Abdullah, Senior Vice President of Emirates Airport Services Outstation and Business Support, described the programme as a strong success across six continents, highlighting the collaboration between Emirates teams, airport partners, and the parents, teachers and caregivers involved, while emphasising plans to expand the initiative further.

    As the world’s first autism-certified airline, Emirates recognises that international air travel can be overwhelming for many families due to high levels of sensory stimulation, often leading them to avoid travelling altogether. A survey on AutismTravel.com found that 78 per cent of families are hesitant to travel or visit new destinations for this reason. For individuals with autism, predictability and preparation are essential, yet airports can present unfamiliar processes and environments. Emirates Travel Rehearsals address this by offering structured, real-time practice experiences developed in collaboration with airport authorities, border control, security teams, and autism centres worldwide. Participants are guided through each stage of the journey, including check-in, baggage drop, immigration, security screening and navigating retail and dining areas, while interacting with airport staff and using mock boarding passes. In some locations, participants are also given access to real aircraft, further enhancing familiarity and confidence.

    Feedback from participants globally has been overwhelmingly positive, with parents, therapists, teachers, children and young adults describing the experience as highly valuable. Many have shared that the rehearsals helped reduce fear, provided reassurance and made air travel feel achievable, in some cases for the first time in years. Participants expressed excitement and pride after completing the sessions, while caregivers highlighted the importance of preparation, familiarity and the presence of trained staff. Educators and autism specialists have also praised the programme for its thoughtful execution and meaningful contribution to inclusive travel.

    Emirates will continue expanding the Travel Rehearsal programme throughout 2026, inviting more schools and autism centres to participate. The airline also provides a range of sensory products and fidget toys onboard across all cabin classes to support neurodiverse passengers and those who may feel anxious during flights. In addition, the Emirates Accessible and Inclusive Travel Hub on its website offers comprehensive, user-friendly information to help customers plan their journeys with confidence. The platform allows users to explore guidance based on specific needs, including hidden disabilities, or by different stages of the journey such as before departure, during the flight and upon arrival. It also features autism-friendly travel guides as well as Dubai International Airport maps and sensory guides, all aimed at reducing anxiety and creating a smoother, more inclusive travel experience.

  • Sorakan Bergema, Aksi Memukau di Stadium Titiwangsa

    Sorakan Bergema, Aksi Memukau di Stadium Titiwangsa

    Penganjuran T-Fight All Star 2026 di Stadium Titiwangsa berlangsung dengan penuh meriah apabila menghimpunkan lapan pertarungan sengit melibatkan barisan pejuang tempatan dan antarabangsa. Sejak awal acara, setiap pertarungan menampilkan aksi bertenaga serta disiplin tinggi, namun tumpuan utama sudah pasti terarah kepada perlawanan kemuncak yang dinanti-nantikan penonton. Sorakan bergema memenuhi stadium sebaik sesi walkout berlangsung, sekali gus meningkatkan debaran sebelum aksi utama bermula. Dalam pertembungan tersebut, Buakaw berjaya menewaskan Menggofeng menerusi keputusan mata selepas aksi yang cukup kompetitif dan seimbang, dengan beliau dilihat lebih konsisten dari segi serangan serta kawalan gelanggang sehingga memikat hati juri untuk memberikan kemenangan mutlak.

    Dalam masa yang sama, perhatian turut terarah kepada legenda Muay Thai dunia, Buakaw Banchamek yang sekali lagi membuktikan kehebatannya masih utuh walaupun telah berusia 43 tahun. Berdepan lawan yang jauh lebih muda, Menggofeng yang berusia 29 tahun, Buakaw tetap mempamerkan ketahanan fizikal, pengalaman dan taktikal yang tinggi, sekali gus menunjukkan bahawa usia bukan penghalang untuk terus bersaing di peringkat tertinggi. Aksi yang dipamerkan turut mengukuhkan statusnya sebagai legenda sejati dan ikon yang terus menjadi inspirasi dalam dunia Muay Thai.

    SHAMSUEFFENDI MOHAMMAD
    PENGASAS TFIGHT

    Menurut pengasas T-Fight, pihaknya merancang untuk membawa masuk nama besar Muay Thai dunia seperti Rodtang Jitmuangnon bagi edisi akan datang, namun perkara tersebut masih di peringkat perancangan dan belum dimuktamadkan. Secara keseluruhan, T-Fight All Star 2026 berjaya mencipta malam yang penuh aksi, dramatik dan berprestij, sekali gus mengangkat martabat sukan tempur di Malaysia ke tahap yang lebih tinggi. Terima kasih.

  • Ungu Raikan 30 Tahun Dengan Konsert Istimewa “3 Dasawarsa” di Idea Live Arena

    Ungu Raikan 30 Tahun Dengan Konsert Istimewa “3 Dasawarsa” di Idea Live Arena

    Tiga dekad dalam industri muzik bukan sekadar satu angka, tetapi sebuah perjalanan panjang yang ditempa dengan jatuh bangun, evolusi serta ketahanan yang jarang dapat dicapai. Bagi kumpulan muzik ikonik dari Indonesia, Ungu, perjalanan ini kini diraikan menerusi konsert istimewa “Ungu 3 Dasawarsa: Special Night in Kuala Lumpur”, yang diumumkan secara rasmi dalam satu sidang media di Warung Sekawan, Putrajaya. Ditubuhkan pada Julai 1996, Ungu dianggotai oleh Pasha (vokal), Enda (gitar), Oncy (gitar), Makki (bass) dan Rowman (dram), dan telah membina legasi merentasi generasi melalui karya-karya yang bukan sahaja popular, tetapi turut menjadi sebahagian daripada memori kolektif peminat di Malaysia dan Indonesia.

    Mengangkat tema “3 Dasawarsa” atau tiga dekad, konsert ini bukan sekadar sebuah persembahan, tetapi juga sebuah dokumentasi hidup yang merakam perjalanan seni Ungu daripada akar sederhana sehingga mencapai status legenda serantau. Menurut Pengarah Konsert, En. Zairul Addry Helmy dari COMs. Creative Studio, penganjuran ini lahir daripada keinginan untuk mengabadikan hubungan erat antara Ungu dan para peminat mereka di Malaysia. Konsert ini diadakan sempena ulang tahun ke-30 Ungu dengan objektif utama meraikan peminat setia mereka di Malaysia, di mana dalam tempoh dua jam, Ungu akan mempersembahkan himpunan lagu-lagu terbaik mereka. Ia bukan sekadar sebuah konsert, tetapi sebuah dokumentasi perjalanan seni selama tiga dekad dari awal penubuhan hingga ke hari ini.

    Bagi menterjemahkan perjalanan tersebut ke pentas, konsert ini akan dibahagikan kepada tiga segmen utama iaitu “The Birth”, “The Peak” dan “The Legacy”, yang membawa penonton menyelusuri evolusi Ungu dari awal kemunculan sehingga ke kematangan mereka sebagai antara nama besar dalam industri muzik. Setiap segmen merangkumi fasa penting perjalanan kumpulan ini, daripada karya awal yang membentuk identiti mereka, ke era kegemilangan yang penuh pencapaian dan pengiktirafan, sehinggalah ke fasa legasi yang menandakan kekuatan serta kesinambungan perjalanan seni mereka.

    Lebih daripada sekadar persembahan muzik, malam tersebut dijangka menjadi sebuah pengalaman imersif yang berlapis dengan elemen kejutan yang dirancang khas bagi memperkayakan setiap detik di atas pentas. Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif DM Diamond Entertainment, En. KS Tan, berkata kekuatan Ungu bukan hanya terletak pada muzik, tetapi juga pada ketahanan mental, pengalaman jatuh bangun dalam industri serta nilai “brotherhood” yang dibina sejak awal penubuhan kumpulan tersebut. Konsert ini merupakan refleksi kepada keseluruhan perjalanan itu.

    Konsert “Ungu 3 Dasawarsa: Special Night in Kuala Lumpur” bakal berlangsung pada 5 September 2026 di Idea Live Arena, Kuala Lumpur, iaitu tarikh yang dipersetujui bersama sebagai detik terbaik untuk meraikan ulang tahun ke-30 mereka bersama peminat di Malaysia. Malam istimewa ini turut akan menampilkan lima artis jemputan yang dipilih sendiri oleh Ungu dan akan diumumkan secara berperingkat.

    Sebanyak tujuh kategori tiket akan ditawarkan termasuk pakej eksklusif “Meet & Greet” yang memberi peluang kepada peminat untuk bertemu lebih dekat dengan kumpulan ini, lengkap dengan barangan rasmi edisi terhad seperti t-shirt, lanyard, keychain dan beg tote. Jualan tiket dijangka bermula pada 27 April 2026 dengan tawaran “Early Bird” sebelum jualan umum dibuka.

    Pihak penganjur berharap konsert ini akan menjadi sebuah pengalaman yang bukan sahaja menghiburkan, tetapi juga bermakna kepada setiap peminat yang hadir. Mereka turut menyasarkan sambutan yang luar biasa agar peminat dapat merasai keistimewaan malam ulang tahun ke-30 Ungu ini. Sebagai penutup, Ungu merumuskan keseluruhan perjalanan ini dengan ungkapan ringkas: “Keren banget!”

  • “Gedik Raya” Jadi Kemunculan Semula Ifa Raziah Selepas 5 Tahun

    “Gedik Raya” Jadi Kemunculan Semula Ifa Raziah Selepas 5 Tahun

    Kemeriahan Aidilfitri tahun ini bakal diserikan dengan kehadiran single baharu “Gedik Raya” daripada Ifa Raziah, yang kembali aktif dalam dunia muzik selepas hampir lapan tahun tanpa lagu baharu. Dikenali dengan gaya persembahan yang penuh tenaga dan keperibadian yang ceria, Ifa membawa sesuatu yang segar dan berbeza dalam landskap lagu raya tempatan.

    “Gedik Raya” bukan sekadar lagu hiburan biasa, tetapi turut mencerminkan semangat perayaan yang penuh kegembiraan dan kehangatan. Lagu ini menampilkan gabungan melodi rancak, lirik santai serta mesej positif yang menggalakkan pendengar untuk menikmati momen bersama keluarga dan rakan-rakan. Hasil ciptaan Amy UK’s, lagu ini menggabungkan elemen tradisional dan moden, menjadikannya relevan untuk dinikmati oleh generasi lama dan baharu.

    Menurut Ifa, lagu ini diinspirasikan daripada sifat dirinya yang suka berhibur dan menyebarkan aura positif kepada orang sekeliling. Beliau berharap agar “Gedik Raya” dapat menjadi lagu yang mampu menceriakan suasana sambutan Aidilfitri serta mencipta kenangan indah buat para pendengar.

    Dilancarkan di semua platform digital dan YouTube melalui Sony Music Malaysia, lagu ini dijangka mendapat sambutan hangat daripada peminat muzik tempatan. Kehadiran semula Ifa Raziah dalam industri ini sekali gus membuktikan bahawa beliau masih mempunyai daya tarikan tersendiri yang sukar digugat.