Today, in a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Ministry of Domestic Trade, Co-Operatives and Consumerism (MDTCC) have brought Malysia local online marketplaces, Lazada, 11street, Lelong.my, Mudah.my, and LogOn together to collectively combat the sale of counterfeit software.

On 10 September 2016, Microsoft Malaysia’s (“Microsoft’s”) Intern to MACH (Microsoft Academy of College Hires) has organized its third annual TechFemme event. The purpose of the event is to celebrate gender diversity in technology and inspire more young women to pursue a career in IT.

Microsoft Malaysia recently highlighted that their offer for a free upgrade to Windows 10 will end on 29 July 2016. According to their statistics, 1 in 2 eligible devices (using Windows 7 or Windows 8.1) here in Malaysia have yet to make the move, leaving only 4 days left to make the move for free.

As of 30 June 2016, Microsoft Malaysia has announced a three-year partnership with the Malaysian Prisons Department (under the purview of the Ministry of Home Affairs), to provide juvenile inmates in the country with digital literacy and upskilling opportunities in the areas of digital inclusion, entrepreneurship, and capacity building.

Last week, Microsoft Malaysia concluded its Philanthropy Week in Taylor's University Lakeside Campus with YouthSpark Live, which was organized in partnership with Yayasan Geenrasi Gemilang - Microsoft's partner NGO that works develop youths to equip them with skills to boost their employability.

Tech4Good, is a new initiative by Microsoft Malaysia designed to provide non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with the technology, knowledge, community and resources they need to fulfil their missions. From now on, Tech4Good will be platform for NGOs to have access to world-class solutions and technology that support their efforts in serving their communities, including youth, women, undocumented children and persons with disabilities.

Microsoft Malaysia today unveiled findings from its first Asia Data Culture study 2016, which showed that 85% of Business Decision Makers (BDMs) in Malaysia felt that it was important to drive an agile business that is data driven, yet only 44% are starting to embark or have a limited digital strategy in place.

Today, SQL Server 2016 is officially launched by Microsoft Malaysia as the company’s newest flagship for business analytics and data management platform. With the release, this tally with Microsoft’s vision of empowering every person and organization to achieve more and support of the industry’s demands to build up data science.

Intel Malaysia and Microsoft Malaysia today (12 November 2015) have announced a joint collaboration together in an effort to encourage Malaysians to fully utilize the full potential of Windows 10 devices and functionalities, which are powered by the latest 6th Generation Intel Core processors processors to help their work and life be more conveniently efficient. 

Using the theme “Make Magic. Every Day”, the campaign’s purpose is to reach out to Malaysians and introduce the functions in Windows 10 through a series of instore and online promotions, as well as the engagement of local influencers; popular YouTuber and beatboxer, Shawn Lee, social entrepreneur Christopher Tock and Sabrina Tajudin, co-founder of Breena Beauty and leading fashion blogger. 

Dell has announced a new line-up of notebook and desktop personal computers for their Dell Inspiron, XPS and Vostro series today at their Dell Product Showcase. Featuring the new 6th Generation Intel Core processors based on the Skylake microarchitecture optimized for Microsoft Windows 10 the various personal computers include the Dell XPS 13 and Dell XPS 15 which feature the virtually borderless InfintyEdge Display and a premium carbon fiber and machined aluminum chassis. New devices in the Inspiron series include the Inspiron 24 7000 and 3000 series All-in-ones, Inspiron 7000 series 2-in-1 convertible and Inspiron 7000 and 5000 series laptops for every type of computing consumer. The Inspiron 24 7000 Series All-in-one desktop in particular features the Intel RealSense 3D camera with a 23.8-inch display and ultra-slim form factor. The Vostro series saw the new Vostro 14 5000 Series which is the thinnest 14-inch Vostro laptop for SMBs and professionals to date. All of the Dell devices will be available (if they aren't already) on the Dell site and authorized retail stores with Malaysia release dates and pricing as follows:

• Dell XPS 15 ~ mid-October from RM8499
• Dell XPS 13 ~ from RM4999
• Dell Inspiron 24 7000 Series All-in-One ~ from RM5499
• Dell Inspiron 24 3000 Series All-in-One ~ from RM3399
• Dell Inspiron 15 7000 Series 2-in-One ~ from RM3899
• Dell Inspiron 13 7000 Series 2-in-One ~ from RM2899
• Dell Inspiron 15 7000 Series ~ mid-October from RM3999
• Dell Inspiron 15 5000 Series ~ from RM2699
• Dell Inspiron 14 5000 Series ~ from RM2699
• Dell Vostro 14 5000 Series ~ mid-October from RM2299