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Farah Anuar
Technology Editor
Covers technology companies, digital infrastructure, fintech and Malaysia’s digital economy.
About Farah Anuar
Farah Anuar is BursaKL’s Technology Editor. She follows the companies, services and infrastructure shaping Malaysia’s digital economy, from data centres and cloud services to fintech, artificial intelligence and start-ups. Her coverage connects technology announcements with their stated business purpose and impact on the local market.
She draws on company announcements, official updates and published reports to explain what is being launched, built or funded. Her stories distinguish products and services already available from future plans, and report technical claims and projected benefits as the source states them.
What they cover
- Technology companies and digital services
- Data centres, cloud and digital infrastructure
- Fintech, payments and financial technology
- Artificial intelligence, start-ups and technology investment
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Latest stories from Farah Anuar
- Tech & Digital Economy
OCK plans Phu Quoc telecom project with JTOWER and Sun Group
The project’s initial phase requires about RM2 million, while the investment period will extend over 20 years.
- Tech & Digital Economy
AI-related startups account for about 60% to 70% of Cradle Fund applications
Investors are scrutinising technology and founders’ industry expertise as more startups position themselves around AI, conference panellists said.
- Tech & Digital Economy
Banks target 2027 pilot for pre-transaction fraud alerts
The planned warnings would ask customers to check potential fraud risks before proceeding, with a wider rollout to follow the pilot.
- Tech & Digital Economy
Zetrix proposes settlement after JPJ suspends collection services
Transport minister Anthony Loke said two MYEG Group companies had not remitted RM314 million in government revenue.
- Tech & Digital Economy
Sarawak debuts keteq.GaN chip and cybersecurity strategy
The state also announced MyDigital ID integration for Sarawak Pass, which is being extended to cover more digital services.
- Tech & Digital Economy
AI Governance Bill to introduce risk-based regulation
The proposed legislation is scheduled for tabling in the Dewan Rakyat and would complement existing sectoral laws.
- Tech & Digital Economy
MSIA proposes RM100 million automation allowance limit for Budget 2027
The association also seeks a tax deduction of 200 per cent for qualifying R&D spending, alongside incentives for reinvestment and expansion.
- Tech & Digital Economy
Meta acknowledges system error behind some WhatsApp suspensions
More than half of the cases initially referred by MCMC were affected. The regulator has sought better appeals and account recovery procedures.
- Tech & Digital Economy
Epicor urges Budget 2027 to prioritise measurable technology gains
The technology company wants support for manufacturers to include workforce training and supplier development, particularly for SMEs.
- Tech & Digital Economy
Business groups urge stronger oversight of cross-border e-commerce
MRCA wants foreign platforms to register in Malaysia, while SMEAM is seeking a clearer route for complaints about potentially non-compliant products.
- Tech & Digital Economy
JPJ collection-agent suspension to cover MyEG and Zetrix from October 5, 2026
JPJ says its other service channels will operate normally as services offered through MYEG Group are suspended.
- Tech & Digital Economy
Selected Malaysian tech start-ups record RM8.5 billion revenue
Cradle’s inaugural publication features 100 companies, of which 36 earned net profit above RM1 million and 58 operated in regional or global markets.
