LEMON BLOG

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?

The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is inviting Malaysians to speak up and share their experiences with its digital services through an online survey. Whether you've used the MyJPJ app to renew your licence or simply checked your summons online, JPJ wants to hear how it's doing—and more importantly, how it can improve.

Microsoft is going big in Malaysia — and the ripple effects could be huge. With its first-ever cloud region in the country set to launch in 2025, the tech giant is expected to generate nearly US$2 billion (RM8.9 billion) in revenue over the next three years through this bold digital expansion.

In an exciting move to support small businesses across Southeast Asia, Maybank and TikTok Shop Malaysia have come together to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), kicking off a joint initiative aimed at empowering SMEs through digital transformation. The partnership marks the launch of the ASEAN SME Upskilling and Digitalisation Programme, a first-of-its-kind collaboration that blends financial services and social commerce to help businesses thrive in the digital landscape. 

Malaysia's data centre (DC) investment scene is showing no signs of slowing down, even with a few bumps on the global front. According to CIMB Securities, interest in setting up data centre infrastructure in the country remains strong and is expected to pick up pace in the coming months.