Malaysia’s National Data Repository Set to Go Live Next Year: Here’s What It Means

News | 13 November 2025

Malaysia is preparing for one of its biggest digital transformations yet: the launch of the National Data Repository (NDR). Expected to begin operations next year, the NDR represents the government's plan to finally bring decades of siloed data under...

Malaysia To Introduce DRG System For Private Hospitals In 2026, National Launch In 2027

News | 12 November 2025

Malaysia is gearing up for a major reform in how hospital treatments are billed and reimbursed. The Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed that a Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) payment system will soon become a key part of the country's healthcare fin...

A New AI-Powered Collaborative Aims to Transform Rural Healthcare Across America

News | 06 November 2025

A major new initiative is taking shape in the United States, and it's focused squarely on one of the country's biggest healthcare challenges: supporting rural communities that continue to struggle with access, staffing shortages, fragmented systems,...

How a Taiwanese-Inspired Smart Ward Helped a Malaysian Hospital Cut Critical Lab Response Times by 16%

News | 06 November 2025

Malaysian hospitals have been steadily modernising, but one private hospital in Johor has taken a bold leap forward. By reimagining a Taiwanese smart ward model and adapting it to local needs, Regency Specialist Hospital has created a next-generation...

Southeast Asia Takes the Lead in Asia Pacific’s Next Digital Health Revolution

News | 05 November 2025

The Asia Pacific region is on the brink of a major shift in digital healthcare, and Southeast Asia is emerging as the engine driving this transformation. From Malaysia's ambitious health digitization efforts to groundbreaking regulatory collaboration...

Microsoft Expands Malaysia Cloud Footprint with New Southeast Asia 3 Region in Johor Bahru

News | 05 November 2025

Microsoft is doubling down on its investment in Malaysia's digital future. Following the launch of the Malaysia West Cloud Region earlier this year in the Greater Kuala Lumpur area, the company has now announced its next major expansion: the Southeas...

Malaysia and the US Ink Major Trade Deal Focused on Semiconductors and Strategic Minerals

News | 28 October 2025

In a landmark move that underscores the deepening economic ties between Malaysia and the United States, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and US President Donald Trump have officially signed a new Agreement on Reciprocal Trade during the 47th A...

Oracle-Linked Data Centres Set for Record US$38 Billion AI Infrastructure Deal

News | 24 October 2025

In one of the biggest financing moves yet for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, global banks are gearing up for a record US$38 billion (RM160.6 billion) debt offering that will fund two massive data centre projects connected to Oracle Corp...

A Bright Start on a Dimly Lit Road

News | 17 October 2025

In late 2023, Malaysia's Public Works Department (JKR) unveiled what seemed like a futuristic breakthrough in road safety—a glow-in-the-dark road near Semenyih. Instead of relying on traditional streetlights, the 245-meter stretch was painted with ph...

Budget 2026: Malaysia to Launch the Madani Submarine Cable System (SALAM)

News | 12 October 2025

The Malaysian government is once again taking bold steps toward strengthening the nation's digital infrastructure. During the Budget 2026 announcement, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim unveiled an ambitious plan — the development of the Madani...

Budget 2026: Malaysia to Build a Sovereign AI Cloud with RM2 Billion Investment

News | 11 October 2025

The Malaysian government has made it clear — the future of the nation's digital economy lies in data sovereignty and artificial intelligence. During the tabling of Budget 2026, Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced a...

KPDN Officers Now Have the Right to Check IDs for Petrol Subsidy Enforcement

News | 09 October 2025

The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) is stepping up its efforts to ensure Malaysia's new targeted petrol subsidy system works as intended. According to Kuala Lumpur KPDN director Mohd Sabri Seman, enforcement officers have now bee...

Malaysia to Build Sovereign AI Cloud to Safeguard National Digital Future

News | 04 October 2025

A Strategic Move Toward Digital Independence - Malaysia is taking a bold step in shaping its digital future. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that the government will establish a sovereign AI cloud—a dedicated infrastructure designed...

OpenAI Introduces Parental Controls for ChatGPT After Teen Tragedy

News | 01 October 2025

OpenAI has rolled out new parental controls for ChatGPT, marking one of its most significant safety updates since the chatbot's meteoric rise in late 2022. The move comes after intense public and legal pressure, including a lawsuit filed by the famil...

MITI Urges Stronger Local Role in Malaysia’s Drone Technology Industry

News | 01 October 2025

The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is calling on Malaysian companies, innovators, and entrepreneurs to step up their involvement in the rapidly growing drone technology sector. Drones are no longer just tools for hobbyists or milit...

BUDI95 Subsidy Kicks Off Smoothly: What You Need to Know About the Full Rollout

News | 28 September 2025

The government's much-anticipated Budi Madani RON95 (BUDI95) initiative is finally here, and the first phase is off to a promising start. Early signs show that the system is running smoothly, with no major hiccups reported at petrol stations across t...

BUDI95 Subsidised Petrol: Why You Can Only Refuel Once a Day

News | 24 September 2025

A New Safeguard Against Abuse - The government has announced an important control measure for the BUDI95 subsidised petrol programme, which offers fuel at RM1.99 per litre. To prevent misuse, individuals will only be able to refuel once per day at th...

Building Malaysia’s Smart Cities: Anwar Says Local Talent and AI Must Lead the Way

News | 20 September 2025

When we talk about "smart cities," it's easy to imagine futuristic skylines filled with flying cars and glowing billboards. But in reality, smart cities are about something more practical: using technology to solve everyday challenges in urban life....

LLM Pushes PLUS to Speed Up PayDirect eWallet Rollout on Highways

News | 19 September 2025

Background: A Long-Awaited Digital Upgrade - For years, Malaysian drivers have been hearing about the move towards a more seamless toll payment experience. At the heart of this effort is Account Based Transaction (ABT), better known as PayDirect, whi...

CelcomDigi Launches E-Invoice Soundbox at RM88/Month for MSMEs

News | 19 September 2025

Making Digital Payments Easier for Local Businesses - CelcomDigi has introduced a new device called the E-Invoice Soundbox, a solution designed to simplify the way micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) handle payments and invoicing. Priced at...