By Prof Datin Lorela Chia Across ASEAN, industrial investment is accelerating. Automation platforms, AI systems, advanced manufacturing tools, and integrated analytics are increasingly accessible. Capital deployment is rising, and policy frameworks are evolving to support digital and industrial upgrading. Technology availability is no longer the primary constraint. The more pressing question is whether industrial systems are expanding their Complexity Absorption Capacity at

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Penang is on track to become one of Malaysia’s leading states in renewable energy adoption, particularly in solar power, driven by its robust industrial base and rising sustainability awareness Penang is on track to become one of Malaysia's leading states in renewable energy adoption, particularly in solar power, driven by its robust industrial base and rising sustainability awareness. The Malaysian Photovoltaic and Sustainable Energy Industry Association (MPSEA) said Penang

Cyber threats that shaped the telecommunications sector in 2025 are persisting into 2026 as operators continue to face sustained attacks while rolling out new technologies that introduce fresh operational risks, according to Kaspersky. Cyber threats that shaped the telecommunications sector in 2025 are persisting into 2026 as operators continue to face sustained attacks while rolling out new technologies that introduce fresh operational risks, according to Kaspersky. The firm