In-depth reporting on Malaysia and the region.
Malaysia's digital economy is positioned to represent 30 per cent of GDP by 2030, up from 25.5 per cent last year, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo announced. The achievement hinges on implementing the National AI Action Plan and Malaysia Digital 2030 strategy.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to combat hard-to-cancel subscriptions and misleading discount schemes, positioning consumer protection as central to addressing Britain's ongoing cost-of-living pressures.
Malaysia's government will conduct a detailed assessment of anti-competitive practices on e-commerce platforms, with a new e-Commerce Act in development to balance consumer benefits against threats to local businesses.
Malaysia and Cambodia have pledged to deepen strategic cooperation spanning digital economy, artificial intelligence, halal industry and cross-border crime prevention, with high-level talks marking progress toward their 70th diplomatic anniversary.
ASEAN+3 economies should accelerate integration of artificial intelligence, energy infrastructure and digital payment systems to reduce reliance on US dollar dominance, according to a new analysis from a regional research office.
Southeast Asian nations confront interconnected challenges ranging from environmental degradation to labour disputes, with Indonesia addressing waste management, the Philippines lifting IT park restrictions, Singapore tackling measles resurgence, and Thailand grappling with creator economy risks.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil is advocating for a nationwide expansion of digital safety awareness programmes into rural and FELDA communities, arguing that rural residents deserve equal access to internet safety education and digital entrepreneurship training.
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation has pledged to spearhead the nation's shift toward becoming a globally competitive AI hub by 2030, leveraging existing strengths in infrastructure, talent, and innovation.
Malaysia's push to become an AI Nation by 2030 requires collaboration spanning government, industry, academia and civil society, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said at the launch of AI Malaysia Bhd.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled a government initiative providing three months of complimentary access to leading AI software for young Malaysians aged 18 to 30 who successfully complete AI training courses through the Rakyat Digital platform.
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation has moved swiftly to revoke the Malaysia Digital status of NSO Malaysia Sdn Bhd, operator of Network School in Forest City, Johor, following the Iskandar Puteri City Council's decision to strip its business licence.
Malaysia's Digital Economy Corporation has equipped Pondok Darul Furqan in Ipoh with a Digital Maker Hub, part of a wider initiative to introduce technology and AI training to Islamic education institutions across the country.