Fostering AI Advancements for Malaysia

Yesterday, I attended InvestFair at Midvalley and had the privilege of meeting prominent figures: Mr. Tan Aik Keong, CEO of $AGMO(0258.MY)$; Mr. Fong Choong Fook, Executive Chairman of $LGMS(0249.MY)$; and Mr. Frank Winkler, Senior Solutions Architect for Machine Learning & AI at $Amazon(AMZN.US)$ Web Services (AWS) Singapore.

$AGMO(0258.MY)$ emphasized AI's pivotal role in revolutionizing business digital transformation, citing automation, personalized customer experiences, and innovation as key drivers for enhancing productivity and competitiveness in today's digital era.

Additionally, $SNS(0259.MY)$ signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with $AGMO(0258.MY)$ Studio Sdn Bhd to explore collaboration opportunities in digital transformation services. Together, they aim to develop and market Digital Transformation as a Service (DXaaS or DTaaS) leveraging generative AI technologies in Malaysia.

$AGMO(0258.MY)$ also highlighted their strategic investments in Gen AI startups like Dah Reply and collaborations with $Amazon(AMZN.US)$ Web Services (AWS) and $Microsoft(MSFT.US)$ on initiatives such as e-invoicing with JomeInvoice.

On the cybersecurity front, $LGMS(0249.MY)$ underscored the evolving landscape where cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern but a critical business imperative for survival. They emphasized the necessity for businesses undergoing digital transformation to prioritize cybersecurity to secure their future.

This synergy of AI-driven innovation and cybersecurity vigilance showcased at InvestFair underscores the transformative potential and strategic foresight of these companies. 💪