Technology

Embarking in 2025, Extreme H pioneers the world's inaugural off-road racing series fueled by hydrogen cells. Symbio, a leader in zero-emission H2 mobility, brings its expertise and 75kW units to propel the transition to H2 power. This collaboration aims to shrink carbon footprints, aligning with shared sustainability goals for a greener future.

Telekom Malaysia and ZTE Malaysia have partnered to develop a hybrid cloud 5G core network, focusing on cutting-edge technologies like software-defined networking, hardware acceleration, and three-layer decoupling. This strategic collaboration aims to enhance Malaysia's 5G ecosystem and transform data processing capabilities.

IBM is collaborating with Rapidus, a new Japanese government-backed chipmaker, to develop advanced semiconductor technology. This partnership comes amid global chip shortages and geopolitical tensions, with Japan seeking to regain its competitive edge in semiconductor manufacturing and secure critical technology for its automotive and IT industries.

Taiwanese economic officials are expressing concerns about recent US semiconductor restrictions potentially harming the island's critical technology export sector. The new Chips and Science Act could significantly disrupt Taiwan's advanced chip manufacturing ecosystem, introducing uncertainty into global supply chains.

Sarawak is set to experience significant improvements in internet connectivity with the launch of the Batam Sarawak Internet cable system (Basics) and a new data center. Developed by PPTEL under the Irix brand, these infrastructure investments aim to address connectivity challenges, especially in rural areas.

Reliance Industries and Google postponed their low-cost smartphone launch planned for September 10, citing industry-wide semiconductor supply constraints. The collaboration between Reliance Telecom and Google aims to develop an ultra-affordable JioPhone, with efforts continuing to make it available during the Diwali festive season.

Malaysia is working to address semiconductor order backlogs that emerged during the pandemic. Lockdown-related operational suspensions, combined with global manufacturing disruptions like factory incidents and the Suez Canal blockage, have significantly impacted integrated circuit component supplies worldwide.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating 11 documented crashes involving Tesla vehicles with Autopilot engaged near first responder scenes. Approximately 765,000 U.S. Tesla vehicles manufactured since 2014 are included in this safety probe, which follows a previous uninvestigated incident in 2017.

Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) has chosen Ericsson to deploy Malaysia's national 5G network in an RM11 billion project. The agreement aims to enhance digital infrastructure and support the country's transition to a more connected digital economy, excluding previous potential vendors like Huawei.

The global semiconductor chip shortage is severely affecting automakers, leading to reduced production and higher prices. Caused by increased demand for electronics during the COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain disruptions, this shortage is expected to continue through 2022, forcing manufacturers to develop strategic solutions.