Favoriot Sembang Santai - An IoT Podcast

Dr. Mazlan Abbas and Zura from FAVORIOT
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This is your favourite Sembang Santai Podcast. It is all about Favoriot, their IoT journey, and and how they transform business and education with IoT.

  1. 1d ago

    EP 59 | Can We Trust AI? Who Tests AI Before We Trust It?

    Can we really trust AI, or are we trusting it simply because its answers sound convincing? In Episode 59 of FAVORIOT Sembang Santai, Zura Huzali and Dr. Mazlan Abbas explore AI trust from a practical perspective. Using a simple IoT analogy, they ask: if we would not trust an uncalibrated sensor, why should we automatically trust AI that has not been properly tested?  The conversation covers AI accuracy, bias, privacy, security, Bahasa Melayu and ASEAN language performance, high-risk AI decisions, and why testing needs to reflect the consequences when AI gets something wrong. Dr. Mazlan also proposes an ASEAN-Korea Trusted AI Sandbox, where real AI applications could be tested across different ASEAN languages, cultures and use cases. The message is simple: Test it. Understand it. Then decide where to trust it. Because perhaps the question is no longer just “Can we trust AI?” It is “Show me how you tested it.”

  2. Sep 25

    EP 58 | Living Well to 100: Reimagining Ageing Through Innovation

    What does it really mean to live well to 100? In Favoriot Sembang Santai Episode 58, Zura Huzali and Dr. Mazlan Abbas explore ageing from a different perspective: not simply how long we live, but how long we can remain independent, connected and in control of our own lives. They discuss ageing at home, mobility, housing, community support, privacy and how technology can quietly help families recognise meaningful changes before small problems become serious. Dr. Mazlan also explains how the idea of Operational Visibility can be applied to longevity without turning ageing into constant surveillance. The principle is simple: Connect → See → Act™. Connect relevant signals, see meaningful changes and act when someone may need support. The bigger question for Malaysia is not only, “How do we help people live longer?” but “How do we help people remain independent and meaningful for longer?”

  3. Sep 11

    EP 57 | Malaysia’s Smart City Investment Priorities

    In this episode of Favoriot Sembang Santai, Zura Huzali and Dr. Mazlan Abbas discuss Malaysia’s Smart City investment priorities and ask a simple question: are we spending enough to understand how our infrastructure performs after it is built?The conversation covers physical infrastructure, digital connectivity, smart applications, Operational Blindness, pilot projects, lifecycle costs, interoperability and the role of AI.The key message is simple: a city does not become smart just because it has sensors, 5G, AI or dashboards. It becomes smarter when decision-makers can see what is happening, detect problems earlier and act at the right time.FAVORIOT | Connect • See • Act™

  4. Aug 24

    EP 56 | AI, Metaverse and The Future of Education

    🎙️ FAVORIOT Sembang Santai Episode 56: AI, Metaverse and the Future of Education AI can explain difficult concepts, generate assignments, write code and provide answers within seconds. The Metaverse and immersive technologies can take students into simulations and virtual environments that were previously expensive, risky or impossible to experience. So where does this leave the educator? In Episode 56, Zura Huzali and Dr. Mazlan Abbas, CEO & Co-Founder of FAVORIOT, discuss why the future of education is not simply about adopting more technology. The bigger challenge is making sure technology improves how students think, question, understand, create and make decisions. We discuss: • How AI and the Metaverse are changing the classroom • Why educators remain essential when AI can provide instant answers • The difference between information and genuine understanding • What building FAVORIOT taught Dr. Mazlan about education • Why the shift from IoT to Operational Visibility offers an interesting lesson for educators • How AI can support teaching without replacing the thinking process • Why assignments need to change in the AI era • How immersive technology can make difficult concepts easier to experience • The risks of bias, privacy, academic integrity and AI dependency • Why educators should start with one small problem and experiment • The five dimensions of a professional digital educator • How Malaysia can move from being technology users towards becoming technology creators The key message is simple: AI can provide answers.
The Metaverse can provide experiences.
But educators provide meaning. The goal should not be to produce students who are simply good at using AI. We need students who can think with AI, question AI, build with technology and solve real problems. 🎧 Watch Episode 56 of FAVORIOT Sembang Santai and join the conversation. #FAVORIOT #SembangSantai #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Metaverse #Education #DigitalEducation #AIinEducation #FutureOfEducation #EdTech #AIoT #OperationalVisibility #Society5 #Industry40 #Malaysia

  5. Aug 10

    EP 55 | Introducing Favoriot Builder Grant

    In Episode 55 of Favoriot Sembang Santai, Zura Huzali speaks with Dr. Mazlan Abbas, Co-founder and CEO of Favoriot, about the launch of the Favoriot Builder Grant.The programme is designed to support universities, startups, government agencies, statutory bodies, research groups and industry teams that want to build practical IoT and AIoT solutions.Dr. Mazlan explains who can apply, what support is available, the types of projects Favoriot is looking for, and why the grant focuses on platform access, technical guidance, training and mentoring rather than cash funding.The episode also covers what makes a strong application, how to move from a prototype to a real operational solution, and why trusted data must come before AI.The key message is simple: start with a real problem, identify the user, collect the right data and build a focused pilot that can produce measurable results.For application details and programme updates, follow Favoriot’s official channels. Submit your application HERE - https://iotworld.co/favoriot-builder-grant/#Favoriot #FavoriotBuilderGrant #IoT #AIoT #Startups #Universities #SmartCities #OperationalBlindness #Technology #Malaysia

  6. Aug 3

    EP 54 | Operational Blindness in ESG Reporting

    Can an ESG report look professional, precise, and credible, yet still be wrong?In Favoriot Sembang Santai Episode 54, Zura Huzali speaks with Dr. Mazlan Abbas, CEO and Co-founder of Favoriot, about Operational Blindness in ESG reporting and why some sustainability numbers may not truly reflect what is happening on the ground.Many organisations publish ESG reports filled with charts, percentages, carbon numbers, energy data, water usage, and emissions estimates. But the deeper question is simple:Where did those numbers actually come from?In this episode, Dr. Mazlan explains how ESG reporting can become weak when it depends on delayed bills, manual spreadsheets, estimated data, site visits, and assumptions instead of continuous, measured operational data.The conversation also explores why AI cannot fix poor ESG data, how IoT helps create trusted evidence from real operations, and how Favoriot helps organisations turn invisible operations into traceable, audit-ready ESG data.Key topics covered:• What Operational Blindness means• Why ESG reports can look precise but still be unreliable• The difference between estimated data and measured data• Why AI needs trusted operational data• How IoT strengthens ESG reporting• How Favoriot helps organisations connect sensors, meters, assets, and sites• Why every ESG number must be traceable to its sourceIf you are involved in ESG, sustainability, IoT, AI, smart buildings, manufacturing, energy management, or operational reporting, this episode will make you rethink one important question:Can your ESG numbers survive being questioned? Operational Blindness #Favoriot #SembangSantai #ESG #IoT #AIoT #OperationalBlindness #Sustainability #ESGReporting #SmartBuildings #Manufacturing #DigitalTransformation #ArtificialIntelligence #InternetOfThings

  7. Jul 27

    EP 53 | Agentic AI - When AI Stops Waiting for Instructions

    In Episode 53 of Favoriot Sembang Santai, Zura Huzali speaks with Dr. Mazlan Abbas, CEO of FAVORIOT, about one of the biggest shifts in enterprise technology today: Agentic AI.Unlike traditional AI that waits for instructions, Agentic AI can plan, act, coordinate tasks, and make decisions with less human involvement. But this raises serious questions for organisations, leaders, workers, SMEs, smart cities, and society.In this episode, Dr. Mazlan explains in simple terms:What Agentic AI really meansHow it may change jobs and workforce skillsWhy governance and accountability matterHow AI may affect smart cities and public servicesWhy SMEs can use AI to compete betterWhich roles may be affected firstHow Agentic AI can reduce operational blindnessWhy humans must never delegate conscience to machinesThe discussion is based on the WDET Track 1 panel theme, “Agentic AI in the Enterprise: Governance, Accountability, and the Workforce Transition.”This episode is suitable for business leaders, government agencies, educators, students, SMEs, technology providers, and anyone who wants to understand how AI is moving from simple assistance to autonomous action.Key message:We can delegate tasks to AI, but we must never delegate responsibility, judgement, and conscience.#Favoriot #SembangSantai #AgenticAI #ArtificialIntelligence #AIoT #IoT #SmartCities #DigitalTransformation #Governance #FutureOfWork #OperationalBlindness

  8. Jul 22

    EP 52 | Digital Trust, Security and the Workforce Reality in the AI Era

    I Episode 52 of Favoriot Sembang Santai, Zura Huzali speaks with Dr. Mazlan Abbas about digital trust, cybersecurity, AI, IoT, and the workforce reality in the AI era.As technology moves faster, the real question is whether people and organisations are adapting fast enough. This episode explores why digital trust is more than cybersecurity, why AI is not a magic button, why data sense is becoming a must-have skill, and why future-ready organisations must rethink talent, culture, and decision-making.A simple and practical conversation for business leaders, educators, engineers, students, and professionals preparing for the AI and IoT future.

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