Rais Hussin

1 month ago | thestar.com.my | Rais Hussin

TECHNOLOGY parks, once a widely adopted policy tool to bridge academia and industry for innovation and commercialisation, are becoming increasingly outdated. Empirical evidence suggests that spatial clustering plays a crucial role in accelerating innovation, driving global interest in innovation districts – dynamic, urban-like ecosystems where start-ups, research institutions and industry leaders densely co-locate, collaborate and thrive.

1 month ago | businesstoday.com.my | Rais Hussin

By Dr Rais HussinMalaysia is on the cusp of a data centre revolution. The global demand for data storage—projected to grow from 10.1 zettabytes (ZB) in 2023 to 21ZB by 2027 (IDC, 2023, as cited in )—presents both a challenge and a golden opportunity. Already, major cloud providers are investing billions in Malaysia, signalling confidence in its potential as a regional hub for digital infrastructure.

1 month ago | bernama.com | Rais Hussin

Opinions on topical issues from thought leaders, columnists and editors. By Dr Rais Hussin Many Malaysians likely still underestimate the threat of violent extremism and terrorism (VE&T), viewing it as an issue that only appears in distant headlines. Yet the seeds of radicalisation can sprout anywhere – in classrooms, on social media or within communities.

1 month ago | businesstoday.com.my | Rais Hussin

By Dr Rais HussinIt’s 2025, and all eyes are on Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. At every corner of the show floor, it’s clear that 5G and AI have moved well beyond buzzwords—they’re fueling an unprecedented wave of innovation that’s reshaping entire industries and forging new ones. But the most intriguing story may not be unfolding in Silicon Valley or Shenzhen—it’s happening across ASEAN, and Malaysia is emerging as a surprise gateway to this rapidly transforming region.

1 month ago | businesstoday.com.my | Rais Hussin

By Dr Rais HussinMany Malaysians likely still underestimate the threat of violent extremism and terrorism (VE&T), viewing it as an issue that only appears in distant headlines. Yet the seeds of radicalization can sprout anywhere — in classrooms, on social media, or within communities. As global power dynamics shift and tensions rise, we must choose: Ignore the risk or build resilience now before it escalates.