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Former Chief Justice Tun Zaki Azmi has cautioned that artificial intelligence serves as a decision-making aid rather than a replacement for human judgment, emphasizing that judicial systems must retain human oversight due to AI's susceptibility to errors.
The European Union begins enforcing its landmark AI Act on August 2, requiring AI firms to label generated content and establishing monitoring mechanisms to combat deepfakes, cyberattacks and exploitation.
The Election Commission will pilot an automated voter attendance system using optical character recognition at the Negeri Sembilan state election this Saturday, marking a step toward modernising Malaysia's electoral administration.
Russia's FSB has accused Telegram founder Pavel Durov of aiding terrorist activities and added him to international wanted lists. The 41-year-old entrepreneur has repeatedly faced legal challenges from Moscow and Western governments over his messaging platform's content moderation policies.
Malaysia's digital transformation requires stronger data governance, secure networks and responsible AI deployment, according to industry leaders and academics at the IRC 2026 conference held in Kuala Lumpur.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned against pursuing technological progress without maintaining strong ethical foundations, urging Malaysians to balance innovation with moral responsibility and human-centred values.
Malaysia's communications regulator hosted the International Regulatory Conference 2026, bringing together 500+ global stakeholders to discuss digital governance, platform accountability, and trust-building measures for the evolving digital landscape.
Malaysia's Communications Minister reports minimal social media violations during Negeri Sembilan's state election campaign, with only 16 complaints filed. Authorities remain alert for potential misinformation surges in final campaign days.
The Companies Commission of Malaysia's RM43.62mil Corporate Registry System has failed to function properly nearly a month after launch, disrupting business operations and exposing serious governance weaknesses in public digital project implementation.
Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has stressed that accountability and people-centred governance are fundamental to creating a secure digital future, highlighting Malaysia's substantial efforts in removing harmful online content.
Thailand has implemented an urgent court process to rapidly suspend and remove illegal online content as unlawful URLs multiply from tens of thousands to millions, targeting gambling sites, investment fraud and SMS scams.
Malaysia is reinforcing its digital governance systems through strategic initiatives including the Online Safety Act 2025, national infrastructure projects, and international regulatory dialogue to build citizen trust in digital platforms and systems.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled an artificial intelligence avatar to facilitate public engagement on governance matters, particularly appealing to younger Malaysians to participate in discussions about national policy direction.
Europe's highest court has ruled against Google in a significant regulatory victory for Italy, finding the tech giant liable for gambling promotion videos on YouTube despite claims of third-party protection.
The Ministry of Higher Education has opened redemption for MADANI Book Vouchers worth RM100 to 1.18 million Malaysian university students from July 15, accessible through the MySiswaPlace online portal.
The European Commission has found Instagram and Facebook guilty of deploying addictive design features that harm minors, opening the door to fines exceeding €12 billion and forcing Meta to overhaul its platforms.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission received 29 complaints involving fake news, hate speech and fraud during the Johor election campaign, highlighting ongoing challenges in maintaining information integrity during electoral contests.
Sibu Municipal Council will implement a grace period and introduce a senior citizen parking pass for the SMC Cares Smart Parking system, responding to widespread user frustration over technical issues and swift penalty issuance.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed the importance of coupling technological advancement in AI and quantum computing with robust moral values and integrity to ensure meaningful national progress.
Malaysia's Communications Ministry has reaffirmed that Sebenarnya.my operates as an impartial fact-checking platform grounded in official sources, responding to parliamentary questions about potential political bias in its verification methodology.
Malaysia's eCOSS mobile application has effectively reduced leakages of subsidised cooking oil since its May 2024 rollout, with 5.261 million registered users and steady market supply, Deputy Domestic Trade Minister Fuziah Salleh confirmed in Parliament.
Chinese tech giants ByteDance and Alibaba are shutting down AI companion features ahead of Beijing's stricter regulations on humanlike artificial intelligence services, reflecting global anxiety over psychological impacts of conversational AI.
Britain's Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that artificial intelligence represents the greatest security threat of the coming decade, urging the world to establish safeguards before the technology falls into hostile hands.
Malaysia's Communications Ministry is conducting compliance assessments of licensed social media platforms against two codes introduced under the Online Safety Act 2025, which took effect on June 1.
Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung has demanded a transparent investigation into a cyberattack on Selangor's parking system, raising concerns about data exposure and private sector involvement in public digital services.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has criticised the opposition's decision to refer amendments strengthening the eSafety Commissioner's enforcement powers to an eight-week Senate inquiry, warning the delay allows platforms to destroy evidence.
The Dewan Rakyat convenes to address the implementation of the Online Safety Act 2025, safeguarding students in schools nationwide, and providing assistance to micro-entrepreneurs struggling with supply chain disruptions from the West Asia conflict.
UNICEF data from 10 countries reveals children are adopting artificial intelligence three times faster than adults, with at least 20 million users facing serious safety risks from inadequate regulation and design.
Malaysia has taken down more than 11,600 pieces of deepfake content since 2024, with complaints surging nearly eightfold as the government strengthens enforcement under new online safety laws.
Pakatan Harapan's Dr Maszlee Malik is proposing a mobile application to help residents in Puteri Wangsa report local issues and access government assistance more efficiently if elected in the July 11 Johor state election.