In today’s business landscape in Malaysia, embracing digital transformation is no longer optional—it’s essential. One of the most significant changes introduced by the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN) is e-invoicing. But why does this matter?

Dr. Shaun Stephen explores the advancement of e-invoicing in Malaysia and across ASEAN countries with Desmond Anil of the Hernancres Group of Companies, who specializes in e-invoicing tax, director tax and transfer pricing. Tune in to DECIMAL POINT to discover how this digital shift is transforming trade and tax systems in the region.

The return of Donald Trump as U.S. President has sparked global interest, particularly regarding his trade strategy to reduce the U.S. trade deficit by imposing tariffs on imports.

Dr. Shaun Stephen of DECIMAL POINT speaks with Prof. Dr. Evelyn S. Devadason, from the Department of Economics, Faculty Of Business And Economics, Universiti Malaya, to explore the potential impact of Trump’s tariffs on trade between the U.S., Sarawak, Malaysia, and ASEAN.

As urbanization increases, smart traffic monitoring becomes essential to manage congestion, malfunctioning traffic lights, and road accidents. To address these challenges, researchers at Universiti Putra Malaysia developed the Automated Road Incident Detection System (ARIDS), an AI-powered system that autonomously detects road incidents 24/7.

In this episode of DECIMAL POINT, Melisha Lin speaks with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Law Teik Hua, the developer of ARIDS and Head of the Road Safety Research Centre at UPM, about the system’s impact on road safety in Malaysia.

In 2015, the United Nations introduced the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, centered around 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aimed at ensuring a liveable planet for future generations.

Each member state, including Malaysia, is committed to achieving these goals by 2030. However, many ordinary Malaysians remain unaware of what these goals entail. To shed light on the SDGs and assess Malaysia’s progress toward achieving them, Decimal Point host Dr. Shaun Stephen speaks with Aqim Marzuki, Sustainability Consultant & Accredited SDG UN Impact Trainer, to explore what these goals mean and whether the country is on track for 2030.

Bintulu Port is setting sail for new horizons, guided by the winds of change. With its green port status, it is ready to embrace Sarawak’s new era of green energy, demonstrating that innovation and sustainability can go hand in hand.

In a conversation with Eizam Ismail, General Manager of Group Sustainability, and Evelyne Matra Ressa, Senior Manager of Business Development at Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad, Decimal Point host, Dr. Shaun Stephen, gains first-hand insight into how Bintulu Port is charting a new course—marked by exciting business plans and opportunities for engaging and enriching the surrounding community of Bintulu.

In this episode of Decimal Point titled Sun Over Water, Lighting Up Sarawak, we shine a spotlight on Sarawak’s ambitious renewable energy initiative. As part of its goal to have solar energy contribute 12% to its electricity generation by 2030, the state is exploring innovative ways to harness the sun’s power, including solar power projects on bodies of water.

In this episode of Decimal Point, we delve into Sarawak’s bold vision to offer free tertiary education to qualified students starting in 2026, as announced by Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg. This groundbreaking policy creates an inclusive pathway to higher education for Sarawakian students, regardless of socioeconomic background, ethnicity, or location.

As global financial flows increasingly shift towards green energy and a sustainable economy, Malaysia has seen a surge in investments in 2024, boosted in part by strategic economic blueprints like the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) and the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP).

For Sarawak, in particular, what role does government policy play in directing the green transition? Tune in to this episode of Decimal Point as host Dr. Shaun Stephen engages with Dr. Jessica Meenachi Muniandy, Senior Director of Industry Environmental, Social, and Governance (IESG) at the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI) to discuss how policies are shaping the roadmap for a green economy in Sarawak.

Despite the Malaysia Education Blueprint (2013-2025) being crafted with input from global organizations like UNESCO, the World Bank, and the OECD, as well as contributions from local universities, principals, teachers, and parents, Malaysia’s performance in the 2022 PISA assessment showed a notable decline in reading, mathematics, and science. Join host Dr. Shaun Stephen in this episode of Decimal Point as he engages with educationist Dato’ Peter T.S. Ng, Founder and Executive Chairman of UCSI Group, on addressing the weaknesses of the education system in Malaysia and approaches to supercharging the education ecosystem to shape a brighter future for Sarawakians

In this episode, we confront two critical milestones for our planet: a 45% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030 and achieving net zero by 2050. With half of the global population at high risk from the climate crisis, the stakes have never been higher. How does this urgent issue impact Sarawak? Join sustainability expert Dr. Chiong Meng Soon from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia as he shares insights with “”Decimal Point”” host Dr. Shaun Stephen. Together, they explore actionable strategies for saving our burning planet and the vital role Sarawak can play in this global effort.

“In 2023, Sarawak proudly stood as the fourth-largest contributor to Malaysia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Now, the region is ambitiously aiming to rise to the second spot, aligning with the nation’s vision for high-income status. Who’s in the driver’s seat, steering Sarawak toward uncharted territories? Tune into “”Decimal Point”” as host Cheryl Syahmina Toh engages with Timothy Ong, CEO of InvestSarawak. Together, they explore his strategies for attracting the right investors to propel Sarawak forward.”

Join Decimal Point with Dr. Shaun Stephen as he dives into the impact of generative AI on the future of work, exploring both job disruptions and the potential of AI to create new roles in Indus Featuring insights from Shamsul Izhan Abdul Majid, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at MCMC, this episode highlights Malaysia’s transformation strategies and the unique AI opportunities emerging for Sarawakians.

Fossil fuel dependency has resulted in more than a century of environmental devastation across the globe. From polluted water and atmosphere, access to clean water and air, as well as the well-being of local ecosystems, we are constantly under threat. By planting more trees we can reduce the amount of carbon dioxide present in the atmosphere. “Decimal Point” host Dr. Shaun Stephen speaks with Tuan Haji Abdani Bin Abdul Gafor, Retired General Manager, Group Health, Safety And Environment, Bintulu Port, and learns that planting trees alone is not feasible. Find out about Sarawak’s ambitious agenda of turning its depleted oil wells into mega carbon capture and storage (CCS) and carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) facilities in collaboration with international industry partners.

To meet the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C, Malaysia is transitioning from fossil fuels to greener energy. Sarawak leads in this shift, focusing on renewable projects like hydrogen power. In “Decimal Point,” host Lakshmi Baker interviews Dato’ Praba Thiagarajah, Chairman of Basis Bay, a green data centre pioneer. They discuss how industries can grow by following Sarawak’s low-carbon initiatives.

The issue of food security, which has been talked about for a long time, became much more critical during the global covid-19 pandemic. The target rice self-sufficiency level set by the government has never been achieved. And despite its expansive land and favorable climate, Sarawak continues to face challenges in ensuring food security. “”Decimal Point”” host, Lakshmi Baker, reaches out to Emeritus Professor Datuk M Nasir Shamsudin from the Faculty of Agriculture, Putra Business School, Universiti Putra Malaysia, an expert in food security and sustainable paddy production, to gain valuable insights on how Sarawak could achieve its broader goal in achieving rice self-sufficiency.