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Laos has officially launched its LAeID digital identity application, retiring old paper identity cards and household registration books. The system consolidates personal documents onto mobile phones, marking a significant milestone in the nation's digital government transformation.
ASEAN Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn has highlighted the critical importance of professional journalism in building regional cohesion and public understanding as the bloc moves towards ASEAN Community Vision 2045, while warning of growing misinformation threats.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim confirmed that PMX AI, an artificial intelligence avatar on his WhatsApp platform, is being refined following its initial rollout. The digital twin was briefly taken offline.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced a government programme providing 100,000 Malaysians aged 18 to 30 with complimentary three-month AI software subscriptions after completing training modules, aiming to build an inclusive digital economy.
Malaysia's Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan has urged Baitulmal institutions to transform from aid distributors into wealth-creating agencies that generate sustainable economic opportunities for Muslim communities.
Jumio, an AI-powered identity intelligence provider, has reported robust Q2 2026 performance driven by platform innovations including expanded digital ID acceptance across 60+ countries and new continuous fraud monitoring capabilities.
Malaysia's KEMAS kindergarten programme will introduce smartboards and AI-powered learning tools across all classes nationwide by year-end 2025, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid announced, enhancing digital exposure for children from age two.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has unveiled a strategic four-point mandate to reshape Malaysia's Immigration Department, positioning it as an engine for economic growth alongside strengthened security measures, digital innovation and institutional integrity.
Malaysia is leveraging artificial intelligence to strengthen its creative industry through a partnership between the Orange Economy Consortium and Chinese tech firm Cloudwise, positioning the nation as a regional digital creative hub.
Southeast Asian governments tackle diverse challenges from school enrollment declines to cross-border security threats, while digital adoption surges across the region.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysian media practitioners to embrace technological advancement while safeguarding journalistic values, ethics, and national identity in an age of digital disruption.
The Department of Statistics Malaysia is intensifying preparations to roll out the Statistics Bill 2026, recently passed by Parliament. The overhaul modernises the country's 60-year-old statistical framework through inter-agency coordination and comprehensive stakeholder engagement.
Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has urged the media to balance press freedom with ethical accountability as artificial intelligence and digital technologies reshape the journalism landscape, emphasising that technology must always be guided by ethics.
Malaysia's Health Ministry plans to test artificial intelligence technology at selected hospitals as part of efforts to transform facilities into Smart Hospitals, with potential network upgrades and clinical automation.
Vietnam has initiated a 100-day action plan to eliminate digital transformation obstacles across its political system, requiring all ministries and local authorities to deliver concrete operational results by November.
Astro has unveiled Astro X3, a new streaming-first platform launching July 20 with 12-month plans from RM39.99 monthly, featuring live TV and on-demand content without installation requirements. The platform will also offer flexible no-contract options from December.
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Malaysian banks and development financial institutions are swiftly adopting AI for routine operations like fraud detection and customer onboarding, but remain cautious about deploying the technology for high-stakes business decisions, according to a new AICB-led study.
Malaysia's cabinet has agreed to conduct a thorough review of the e-Invoice implementation system. Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi made the announcement during a recent engagement in Johor Baru, signalling potential changes ahead.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has signalled Malaysia's intent to strengthen ties with global software giant SAP to accelerate the country's digital transformation agenda and develop skilled talent in emerging technologies.
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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced that 12 million Malaysians have registered for MyDigital ID as of June 30, with 114 online government services now integrated into the single sign-on system.
Malaysia's Inland Revenue Board has unveiled MyInvois e-POS, a complimentary digital point-of-sale platform targeting small businesses earning up to RM5mil annually, streamlining e-invoice compliance while reducing digitalisation costs for retailers and service providers.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim unveiled a new e-invoice voluntary declaration programme running through December 2027, designed to ease compliance pressures on Malaysian businesses, particularly micro and small enterprises, without imposing penalties.
The Inland Revenue Board has launched a special voluntary disclosure programme allowing taxpayers to correct e-Invoice errors without penalties until December 31, 2027, with accelerated tax incentives for full compliance.
Comcast's Sky has agreed to purchase ITV's broadcast channels and streaming platform for £1.6 billion, combining Britain's largest free-to-air commercial broadcaster with a major pay-TV operator to better compete against global streaming giants.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged Malaysia's commitment to strengthening cooperation with the Boao Forum for Asia across multiple strategic sectors including trade, digital innovation, and food security.
Malaysia's civil service has successfully saved RM1.99 million through a paperless initiative that eliminated 116,405 reams of paper. The achievement was highlighted during a digital economy council meeting chaired by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Malaysia and Cambodia held bilateral talks in Brunei to advance their newly signed Memorandum of Understanding on Information and Media Development, exploring collaboration in digital transformation and information integrity.