![MDEC launches 4IR catalyst grant worth up to RM2 million for Malaysian-based technology companies MDEC launches 4IR catalyst grant worth up to RM2 million for Malaysian-based technology companies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/81634098093_MDEC.jpg)
MDEC launches 4IR catalyst grant worth up to RM2 million for Malaysian-based technology companies
The 4ICG grant helps technology companies to scale up and increase productivity and product quality.
Wed Oct 13 2021
![MyDIGITAL: Leading tech firms agree to share experience, advice - Saifuddin MyDIGITAL: Leading tech firms agree to share experience, advice - Saifuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/51619186207_TBORDINANDARURATSA.jpg)
MyDIGITAL: Leading tech firms agree to share experience, advice - Saifuddin
Leading technology companies like Google, Microsoft, Facebook and Amazon have stated their willingness to share their experience and advice with Malaysia regarding the implementation of MyDIGITAL.
Fri Apr 23 2021
![Wee clarifies on undersea cable project Wee clarifies on undersea cable project](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/81598442803_DATUKSERIIRDRWE.jpg)
Wee clarifies on undersea cable project
Malaysia's cabotage policy was not the reason why giant technology companies skipped the country in their plans to install undersea cables.
Sun Apr 04 2021
![Digital economy's contribution to GDP to hit at least 20 pct by year-end - MDEC Digital economy's contribution to GDP to hit at least 20 pct by year-end - MDEC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/41592802597_MDEC.jpg)
Digital economy's contribution to GDP to hit at least 20 pct by year-end - MDEC
Muhundhan said M'sian startups and technology companies had benefitted from a supply standpoint due to the acceleration in digital demand.
Thu Feb 25 2021
![Xi: China will avoid decoupling amid tension with US, Europe Xi: China will avoid decoupling amid tension with US, Europe](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/81605772804_APEC.jpg)
Xi: China will avoid decoupling amid tension with US, Europe
Xi rejected suggestions Beijing might respond to U.S. sanctions on its fledgeling technology companies.
Thu Nov 19 2020
![Amazon says Google has pulled YouTube from Echo Show device in tech face-off Amazon says Google has pulled YouTube from Echo Show device in tech face-off](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/61451314133_AMAZON.jpg)
Amazon says Google has pulled YouTube from Echo Show device in tech face-off
n a rare public feud between large technology companies, Amazon.com Inc said its Echo Show devices could no longer play videos from YouTube because the site's parent, Google, stopped supporting the
Wed Sep 27 2017
![Hackers used Avast's CCleaner breach to attack technology companies Hackers used Avast's CCleaner breach to attack technology companies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-09/81506088959_Avast.jpg)
Hackers used Avast's CCleaner breach to attack technology companies
Piriform and more recently Avast said in blog posts this week that no damage had been detected, although more than 2 million people had installed tainted versions of CCleaner.
Fri Sep 22 2017
![WikiLeaks offers CIA hacking tools to tech companies - Assange WikiLeaks offers CIA hacking tools to tech companies - Assange](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/61489113492_JulianAssange.jpg)
WikiLeaks offers CIA hacking tools to tech companies - Assange
If the offer is legitimate, it would place technology companies in the unusual position of relying on Assange, a man believed by some US officials and lawmakers to be an untrustworthy pawn of Putin.
Fri Mar 10 2017
![Technology firms to urge Trump to alter U.S. travel ban Technology firms to urge Trump to alter U.S. travel ban](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/71471358647_AppleStore.jpg)
Technology firms to urge Trump to alter U.S. travel ban
Several technology companies plan to send a letter to U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday urging his administration to follow through on proposed changes to his travel ban.
Mon Feb 06 2017
![Google, Facebook show dismay on Trump immigration order Google, Facebook show dismay on Trump immigration order](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/71452696667_Google.jpg)
Google, Facebook show dismay on Trump immigration order
The comments underscore a growing rift between the Trump administration and several large U.S. technology companies.
Sun Jan 29 2017
![China passes controversial counter-terrorism law China passes controversial counter-terrorism law](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/51451227753_ChinaMap.jpg)
China passes controversial counter-terrorism law
The new law requires technology firms to hand over sensitive information such as encryption keys to the government and allows the military to venture overseas on counter-terror operations.
Sun Dec 27 2015