EP 38 | Looking Back to Move Forward: 2025 Recap & 2026 Outlook for IoT and AI in Malaysia

Favoriot Sembang Santai Episode 38 is a reflective year-end episode that recaps the full journey of the podcast throughout 2025.Hosted by Zura Huzali with Dr. Mazlan Abbas, this 90-minute conversation revisits why Favoriot Sembang Santai was created, the key themes explored across the year, and what those discussions revealed about the real state of IoT and AI in Malaysia.The episode covers:The shift of IoT from hype to infrastructureThe rise of AI and its dependence on real-world dataEdge versus cloud decisions in practical deploymentsEnergy harvesting and low-power system realitiesTalent gaps, governance challenges, and data ownershipThe conversation then moves into thoughtful predictions for 2026, outlining where IoT and AI adoption in Malaysia is likely heading and which topics deserve continued attention.The episode closes with appreciation to listeners and a New Year message for 2026.A calm, honest, and forward-looking conversation to end the year.