Emerging Tech news in Malaysia
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Virtual taekwondo makes Asian Games debut in Japan; Singapore's Darren Yap to compete
Virtual taekwondo will debut at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan from Sep 19 to Oct 4, with Singapore's Darren Yap among 16 athletes in the mixed-gender knockout event. The sport, co-developed by World Taekwondo and Singapore-based Refract Technologies, uses VR headsets and motion sensors to translate fighters' movements onto avatars. It was showcased at Singapore's Olympic Esports Week in 2023 and held its first world championships in Singapore the following year.
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Sarawak strengthens innovation ecosystem through SHInE 2026
In Kuching, Sarawak is strengthening its research and innovation ecosystem through the SHInE 2026 conference held from 9 to 11 September at Imperial Hotel Kuching. Organising chairman Dr Peter Morin Nissom said SRDC aims to move Sarawak from being a technology user to a creator and owner of intellectual property. Sarawak's geographical challenges were also discussed in ensuring equitable access to science and healthcare.