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A Shift Driven by Technology - The recent layoffs at Petronas have sparked nationwide attention, but according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, this move is not the result of financial troubles. Instead, it stems from the oil and gas giant's push towards adopting new technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI). As Petronas embraces digital transformation, overlapping job functions have emerged, making certain roles redundant.
The Malaysian government has unveiled an ambitious vision for the nation's digital future with the launch of the National Cloud Computing Policy (NCCP). Spearheaded by the Ministry of Digital, the NCCP is positioned as the country's strategic blueprint for cloud adoption—one that aims to drive innovation, strengthen economic resilience, and ensure digital inclusivity across the board. By 2030, Malaysia hopes to cement its position as a leading regional hub for cloud and digital services.
If you've been wondering whether Malaysia's PADU socio-economic database was just another government project that would fade into obscurity, the answer is a clear no. The Pangkalan Data Utama (PADU), initiated under former economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, is about to play a major role in shaping how the RON95 fuel subsidy is distributed.
E-commerce has become a major part of daily life for Malaysians, shaping how we shop, do business, and even interact with brands. But as this digital marketplace grows, so do the risks — from online fraud to challenges in enforcing cross-border trade rules. Recognising these issues, the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) is now pushing for a new, comprehensive law to govern the sector.
Malaysia is setting its sights high for the future — and artificial intelligence (AI) is right at the center of it. In the recently tabled 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim laid out a comprehensive roadmap to transform the nation into an "inclusive and sustainable" AI-driven country by 2030. But what does this actually mean for Malaysians, businesses, and the broader region?
