Malaysia's MyKad is getting ready for another major update, and this time the focus appears to be very clear: stronger identity protection. The next-generation national identity card is expected to be introduced sometime next month, although an exact launch date has not been confirmed yet. Ahead of the official rollout, National Registration Director-General Datuk Badrul Hisham Alias has shared several early details about what Malaysians can expect from the updated MyKad.

Malaysia is taking a more serious stance on cybersecurity, especially as threats in today's world are no longer limited to physical battlefields. In a move that reflects how warfare is evolving, the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has announced the formation of a new Cyber and Electromagnetic Command, known as PSEP.

Malaysia's plan to restrict social media access for users under 16 is no longer just a "we're thinking about it" idea. According to Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching, the proposal has already moved into a regulatory sandbox phase, which is basically the government's way of saying: "We're testing this in a controlled environment first before we flip the switch for everyone."