ABEATS 2023: Humanising technology for resilient and sustainable futures
Reading Time: 2 minutesPENANG: Following the two days of insightful discussions and proactive participation, the 5th ASEAN Business, Engineering, and Technology Symposium (ABEATS 2023) concluded on 2 December 2023, leaving a profound impact on the discourse surrounding “Humanising Technology for Resilient and Sustainable Futures”. Hosted on 1-2 December 2023, the symposium brought together diverse participants of esteemed scholars and industry experts from […]
Geoscientists gather to discuss technology for earth science applications
Reading Time: 3 minutesPENANG: The Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) School of Physics recently played host to a gathering of some of the brightest minds in the field of geophysics. The International Conference on Geophysics 2023 (ICOG 2023) was held and organised for the first time, bringing together researchers, scholars, and industry professionals from around the globe to explore and discuss the latest […]
The COP28 experience by a roving adaptation minion
Reading Time: 3 minutesBY AZNIE RAHIM Climate change is probably the buzzword every time the Conference of Parties (COP) is organised. Recently, I had the privilege of attending COP28 in Dubai, an experience that not only unveiled the complexities of climate negotiations but also highlighted the pivotal role of water in our adaptive strategies. Fraught Journey from Muscat […]
Selangor eyes nifty economy, riding on the tailwinds of biotech and the life sciences
Reading Time: 2 minutesSELANGOR, Malaysia’s premier industrial hub, is undergoing a strategic transformation, redirecting its economic focus towards the dynamic domains of biotechnology and life sciences. This directional shift signifies a deliberate move beyond industries characterised by shorter gestation periods, emphasising instead a commitment to long-term sustainability and robust research and development (R&D) efforts. Selangor is Malaysia’s industrial heartland, […]
Biogenes Technologies acquires Allen Healthcare Products , poised to capture test kit market in Southeast Asia
Reading Time: 2 minutesBIOGENES TECHNOLOGIES (BIOGENES) has successfully completed the acquisition of Allen Healthcare Products Sdn Bhd (AHP) – a Penang-based, ISO 13485 accredited pioneer of rapid test kit manufacturing. Biogenes chief executive officer, Tang Kok Mun said: “The opportunity for acquisition presented itself as we were actively seeking manufacturing facilities to upscale Biogenes-developed aptamer-based diagnostic test kits.” According […]