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Sunday, 30 June 2019

Keratan akhbar: 28 Jun 2019

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1. Star2.com:Medical researcher Dr Vanitha dispels the “girls can’t do science” myth.




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Keratan akhbar: 29 Jun 2019

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1. Star2.com:Research fellow Dr Suhaila Sepeai has her day in the sun.



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Keratan Akhbar: 30 Jun 2019

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1. New Straits Times: Malaysia's first Sikh planter, ham radio enthusiast, Sangat Singh passes away.
2. Asia Samachar: Malaysian Sikh planter, amateur radio hobbyist Sangat Singh passes away.



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Thursday, 27 June 2019

Blockchain: A survey on its potential and challenges in Malaysia

Sumber artikel disusun oleh: Bahagian Data Strategik DanTeknologi Masa Hadapan, Kementerian Tenaga, Sains, Teknologi, Alam Sekitar Dan Perubahan Iklim (MESTECC).

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Blockchain: A survey on its potential and challenges in Malaysia

Blockchain technology is an entire new way of documenting data on the internet. The information recorded on a Blockchain can be either a value of transaction (Bitcoin cryptocurrency), personal identity of an individual (e-Identity in Estonia), an agreement between two or more parties (smart contract on Ethereum) or product traceability (food traceability app by Walmart). It was included as one of the top 10 emerging technologies of 2016 by World Economic Forum with related investment exceeding RM4 billion in 2015 (World Economic Forum, 2016).

In Malaysia, Blockchain started to gain public interest following the rise of Bitcoin in 2017, at one point hitting the RM80,000 mark for 1 Bitcoin (Coindesk, 2017). Very often, people are confused between Bitcoin and Blockchain, referring both as the same thing. However, in short, Blockchain is the platform that Bitcoin (the app) runs on. Putting it in another way, Blockchain is the internet and Bitcoin is the Maybank2U app that we so often use to do our financial transaction.

The success of Bitcoin saw big technology firms like IBM all the way to startups trying to innovate and bring Blockchain into other sectors beyond the financial industry with the hope it will help to enhance privacy, security and freedom of conveyance of data to companies and to the society in 2017. At the same time, Standards Malaysia set up a Malaysian National Committee to discuss the initiatives and proposals coming from the International Standard Organization’s new Technical Standard Committee on Blockchain and Electronic Distributed Ledger Technologies.

After a series of engagements with various ministries and government agencies, we found out there are limited knowledge about this technology in the civil service and currently many uncoordinated Blockchain initiatives by the public and private sectors. In order to have a better insight about the Blockchain potentials, we did a research survey with local Blockchain experts in 2018, asking about their opinions on the potentials and the challenges for Blockchain technology to develop in Malaysia in the next 20 years.

The charts below are the findings from our research survey with the experts. In summary, the top four sectors most likely to be disrupted by Blockchain in Malaysia are the finance (36%), public services (16%), trade and logistics (10%) and ICT (11%). Most of the experts (60%) are in agreement that Blockchain will only be scalable and plays a bigger role in our economy beyond the year 2021. This is because Blockchain is still an infant technology and it needs other technologies, some currently in development, to fulfil its potentials. The experts also think regulations, standards and firm decision making by the policy makers as the top factors in promoting Blockchain development in Malaysia. For the full report, please contact Foresight Technology Division, MESTECC for further details. YS



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FT Insights 6/2019: Blockchain: A survey on its potential and challenges in Malaysia.

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Coworking Space: Best Place to Work?

Sumber artikel disusun oleh: Bahagian Data Strategik Dan Teknologi Masa Hadapan, Kementerian Tenaga, Sains, Teknologi, Alam Sekitar Dan Perubahan Iklim (MESTECC).

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Co-Working Place

It was not too long ago when working from the café while sipping coffee and enjoying free Wi-Fi all day long is being preferred than sitting in a structured office environment or getting distracted with daily chores if you work from home (trust me, been there, done that). However, this trend does come with its limitation, with the constant need to be near to the power plug, distractions and the safety of your belongings when you need to go to the washroom. And if you are an entrepreneur or a startup owner, the lack of chances to network and socialise with others.

Enters Office 2.0 or more well known as Coworking Space. Started in 2005 as a grassroots movement to bring together lonely software coders, it has now morphed into a multi-billion dollars industry, with global leading coworking space provider WeWork valued at an astonishing USD$47 billion (CEOworld Magazine, 2019)! There are currently 18,900 coworking spaces globally (Deskmag, 2018) and 183 spaces can be found in Malaysia (coworker.com, 2019).

So, what are coworking spaces? Coworking spaces are essentially share workspaces. They offer affordable office space for those looking to escape the isolation of a home office or coffee shop. These shared workspaces offer key services, conveniences and comfort to create a workplace community, lifestyle support and provide opportunities to network and mingle with one another.

In the early days, occupants of the coworking spaces are freelancers, part-timers, professionals, start-up owners and entrepreneurs. However, with the advancement of digital technology, millennials coming into the workforce and the rise of startups as an important part of the economy, big corporations (IBM, Intel, KPMG) are moving their employees into these coworking spaces too. Besides lowering their expenses, coworking spaces offer fresh ideas and the opportunities to connect with startups and businesses (coworker.com, 2017).

With the number of coworking members set to rise to 3.8 million by 2020 and  5.1 million by 2022, the coworking space industry is only going to grow bigger. Here we list down some of the emerging and potentials trends with the coworking space industry. 
  • Regional and international players will develop collaboration among themselves or acquisition to provide better benefits and access to coworking spaces for their members who travel frequently abroad for work. 
  • Coworking space companies are using technology (software to capture conference room booking, sensors to track smartphones, Bluetooth for check-ins, thermal and motion detectors to track movement) to collect and analyse information about how people move and operate within offices (Bloomberg Businessweek, 2019). 
  • With all the data collected and analysed, these insights will provide coworking space providers to better construct their existing and future office design to better suit the needs of their members. 
  • At the same time, they become the design consultants to big corporations to design, maximise square footage and amenities to ensure their employees are comfortable at work. From cost saving perspective, it is estimated these corporations will save from 25% to 50% in operating expenses (CBinsights, 2019). 
  • With many pricey and unsold residential properties around cities, there is a big potential to merge working and lifestyle space together with living space. This concept is currently on trial in Kuala Lumpur but will well execution and planning, this will have a massive impact on the property and hotel industry around the world.
There is a lesson learned for us in MESTECC from this coworking space trend. It would be great if we can look into how we utilise our working space and if these spaces are well designed for our employees to work, to generate new ideas and to collaborate with others. We can start by rethink and redesign the kind of library everyone would like to visit. At the same time, instead of having our retreats or functions at hotels, we can host our functions at these coworking spaces with better package and quality services. The infographic below highlighted some statistics on the coworking space industry. There are some interesting infographics attached together in the email for a better understanding on this industry.





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FT Insights 4/2019:  Coworking Space: Best Place To Work?

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Drones: Unmanned Aircraft, Unmatched Potential

Sumber artikel disusun oleh: Bahagian Data Strategik Dan Teknologi Masa Hadapan, Kementerian Tenaga, Sains, Teknologi, Alam Sekitar Dan Perubahan Iklim (MESTECC).

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Drones: Unmanned Aircraft, Unmatched Potential

In recent years, drones have becoming more and more common to the public. We can easily acquire them over any toy stores or photography shops, and they are even offered as free gift for successful credit card application in Malaysia! According to a PWC study in 2016, the emerging global market for business services using drones is potentially worth more than USD$127billion, especially in the infrastructure, agriculture and transportation industry. UNCTAD in its Technology and Innovation Report highlighted drones as one of the seven key technologies with potential contributions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UNCTAD, 2018).

However, they do have their fair share of troubles with the authorities, notably the Gatwick Airport drone incident in December 2018, when over 40 drones sightings were reporting within the 1km of the airport boundary. The 3 days incident caused major disruptions, affecting over 120,000 passengers and over 700 flights during one of the busiest season of the year, with financial damages amounting to USD64million and counting.

Regardless, our belief is we can bring out the very best of the drones if we have a strong collaborative network between the regulators, public administrations, academia, industry players and the civil societies in Malaysia. We even have a local company by the name of Aerodyne currently occupying the 7th spot in the Global Top 20 Drone Operator Ranking 2018 and the 1st in Asia, beating Japan, the only other Asia country on the list (DRONEII, 2018). The future does look bright for us in the drones business if we take the early initiatives to move it forward. At the same time, the drones industry will helps in creating new jobs to the economy with the likes of drone pilots, programmers, maintenance workers in the foreseeable future.

We would like to share some drones success stories implemented around the world and the infographic highlighted some 40 practical uses for drones in various industries. YS

  1. Delivering medical and healthcare supplies in Rwanda, London, Lugano and Haiti;
  2. Environment monitoring by local authorities in US and Japan (tornado storm, volcano activities, open fire burning, providing tsunami warning); 
  3. Telco towers monitoring in Malaysia;
  4. Drone deliveries for food and products (Amazon in US and Domino’s in New Zealand);
  5. Fish farming in Japan; 
  6. Increasing agriculture produce in China and the Philippines;
  7. Search and rescue, crowd monitoring and traffic control by enforcement agencies in US; and
  8. Supporting the fire and rescue service in Bradford, UK.


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    FT Insights 3/2019:  Technology Trend For 2019.

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    E-Scooter: Solving the First and Last Mile Connectivity?

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    The new mobility: Shared E-Scooters

    The rise of shared e-scooters is just one of several technology-powered experiments in urban mobility around the world. The idea behind e-scooter is simple; the scooters are fun, low cost, convenient and environmentally friendly ways to get around the town without a car, a Grab or a bus.

    These scooters are meant to provide a cheap alternative mode of transportation, solving the first and last mile connectivity and ease traffic in the urban areas.

    A recent survey of its users by Lime, an American transportation rental company running bicycle and scooter sharing systems, gave some very good insights about the future potentials of e-scooter.
    • Over 60% of respondents have substituted a trip by car (personal car, ride-hailing or taxi) with Lime Scooter;  
    • 55% of respondents are using Lime-Scooter to commute to/from work and school, but surprisingly, 21% of respondents are using it to run their daily errands as well; 
    • 40% users are combining Lime-Scooter with public transport; and
    • Within two months, Lime-Scooter users have made over 250,000 trips, covering over 480,000 km and offsetting 127,182 kg CO2.
    Another survey by Populus on the public perception of micro-mobility in major U.S cities found out 70% of respondents viewed e-scooters as a way to get around without the hassle of owning a car, as a substitute for short driving trips and complementing public transport.

    This new mobility trend is expanding into the major cities in Europe, and in Southeast Asia, more than four start-ups are eyeing the Singapore market with investments from angel investors. Sooner or later, this trend will arrives to our shore and like it or not, the Government has to be ready and be proactive to regulate this form of mobility.

    Factors for the Government to consider are:
    1. Safety; 
    2. E-Scooter legality as a form of transportation; 
    3. Regulations for the start-ups to comply to; 
    4. Parking; 
    5. Vandalism; and 
    6. Enforcement.
    Doing it right and we will reap massive rewards in terms of developing new start-ups, bringing in new investment to the market, creating new jobs and of perhaps, solving the first and last mile connectivity in our public transportation ecosystem. YS



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    http://www.kpbs.org/news/2018/mar/22/how-san-diego-responding-dockless-bike-craze/

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    The Skyscraper Elevator of the Future

    Sumber artikel disusun oleh: Bahagian Data Strategik Dan Teknologi Masa Hadapan, Kementerian Tenaga, Sains, Teknologi, Alam Sekitar Dan Perubahan Iklim (MESTECC).

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    The Inspiration
    Elevators have allowed humans to expand ever-closer to the skies since the first passenger elevator was installed in 1857. Since then the technology has grown, and new types of elevators are on the horizon. However, conventional elevators only go up and down and the taller the building, the more shafts you need and the more space you will waste. Standard elevators also limit skyscrapers’ functionality, design and shape.

    A new system invented and being tested would get rid of cables altogether and build elevators more like magnetic levitation trains.

    How It Works

    The elevator cabins work on a set of track much like a train system, and while the cabins themselves are smaller and slower than a traditional lift system, the capability for multiple cabins on the same track mean really short waiting times. When it wants to move horizontally a section of track rotates and the cabin goes sideways. (For better understanding, click here).

        Transporting multiple cabins in a single shaft, both vertically and horizontally bring multiple advantages including:
    • Increasing a building’s leasable space by up to 25%; 
    • Increase in transport capacity by up to 50% as well as reducing waiting times for passengers; and 
    • Reduce energy costs of buildings by incorporating a system that reduces peak power demand by up to 60%.


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    FT Sharing 8/2018:  The Skyscraper Elevator of the Future


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    Biohacking: Embedding microchips under your skin

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    The Inspiration

    Many people are moving to store their credit cards, access cards to their home/ office into their smartphones to make their lives more convenient. However, phones can be lost or being hacked. In recent years, scientists are experimenting embedding small chip in humans to store their personal data that can be extracted by other devices.
    • More than 3,000 Swedish implanted tiny microchips beneath their skin to replace their credit card, identification, keys, train tickets, among other everyday items. 
    • Three Square Market is the first company in the US to offer its employees free and voluntary microchip implants.
    How It Works
    • The small implants use Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, the same as in contactless credit cards or mobile payments.
    • When activated by a reader a few centimetres away, a small amount of data flows between the two devices via electromagnetic waves.
    • The implants function as swipe cards: to open doors, operate printers, book and buy train tickets online.
    • The implants are 'passive,' meaning they contain information that other devices can read, but cannot read information themselves.
    • But, experts say the ethical dilemmas will become bigger the more sophisticated the microchips become.




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    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-4375730/Cyborgs-work-employees-getting-implanted-microchips.html

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    FT Sharing 7/2018:  Biohacking: Embedding microchips under your skin.

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    UBeam: Ultrasound charger

    Sumber artikel disusun oleh: Bahagian Data Strategik Dan Teknologi Masa Hadapan, Kementerian Tenaga, Sains, Teknologi, Alam Sekitar Dan Perubahan Iklim (MESTECC).

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    The Inspiration

    After turning up to a college lecture one day with flat battery in her laptop and no power cord, Meredith Perry decided that there had to be a better way of doing things than having to constantly looking for charging points and carrying power cords all day long. She imagined a day when wireless devices really are wireless.

    How It Works

    • uBeam technology starts with a transmitter that emits high frequency sound, which is inaudible to humans and pets. Humans can only hear sonic frequencies between 20 Hz and 20 kHz. uBeam emits sound far above the upper limit of human hearing, defined as ultrasound.
    • When the requests stop, power delivery ceases. Like a microphone, the receiver picks up the sound and converts it into usable electrical energy using uBeam’s proprietary energy-harvesting technology.

      

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    The Ultimate Hard Drive

    Sumber artikel disusun oleh: Bahagian Data Strategik Dan Teknologi Masa Hadapan, Kementerian Tenaga, Sains, Teknologi, Alam Sekitar Dan Perubahan Iklim (MESTECC).

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    The Inspiration

    Humanity has a data storage problem: More data were created in the past 2 years than in all of preceding history. And that torrent of information may soon outstrip the ability of hard drives to capture it.
    How It Works
    • Utilizing DNA for storage will fulfil our ever-growing data needs – just four grams of DNA can contain a year's worth of information produced by all of humanity combined.
    • DNA is one of the most robust storage systems available, and the technology could be available to consumers in a little more than ten years.




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    The Key to Protecting Coral Reefs may be Plastic

    Sumber artikel disusun oleh: Bahagian Data Strategik Dan Teknologi Masa Hadapan, Kementerian Tenaga, Sains, Teknologi, Alam Sekitar Dan Perubahan Iklim (MESTECC).

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    The Inspiration

    Warmer water temperatures can result in coral bleaching. When water is too warm, corals will expel the algae living in their tissues causing the coral to turn completely white. This is called coral bleaching. 

    How It Works

    Scientists in Australia have developed an ultra-thin “sun shield” that could float on the water surface in the Great Barrier Reef to protect its coral from further bleaching.

    Created from  a biodegradable film that is 50,000 times thinner than a human hair, the shield has reduced sunlight by up to 30 per cent without damaging the coral.
    The shield is sprayed onto the water as a solution and forms a white floating film, which keeps the water cooler and darker.



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    FT Sharing 4/2018: The Key to Protecting Coral Reefs may be Plastic.
     
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