MDEC Unveils MDX Summit 2025 and SmartGov Malaysia 2025

News | 18 September 2025

A Major Kickoff in Kuala Lumpur - The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has officially launched two flagship events — the Malaysia Digital Xceleration (MDX Summit 2025) and SmartGov Malaysia 2025. Taking place from 17 to 19 September at KLC...

MCMC Unveils MyTMAP2030, Strengthening AI Standards and Digital Adoption

News | 16 September 2025

Malaysia has taken another bold step in shaping its digital future with the launch of the Strategic Communications and Multimedia Technology Roadmap 2025–2030 (MyTMAP2030). The initiative, announced by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Comm...

Govt Exploring Sovereign Cloud Policy to Protect National Data

News | 16 September 2025

The Malaysian government is currently reviewing the possibility of introducing a sovereign cloud policy as part of efforts to strengthen data security and protect the nation's digital sovereignty, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil revealed.

CTOS Digital Partners with MyDigital ID to Strengthen eKYC and Digital Trust

News | 13 September 2025

Malaysia's push towards a stronger digital economy has taken another step forward with the announcement that CTOS Digital Berhad is partnering with the government's MyDigital ID initiative. This collaboration, formalised through a Memorandum of Under...

Tackling Bullying in Malaysia: Why Prevention Must Come Before Punishment

News | 13 September 2025

Bullying has long been a troubling issue in Malaysian schools and communities, but recent statements by government leaders are drawing renewed attention to how the nation should address it. Instead of relying solely on punishment, both Education Mini...

Vantage’s Billion-Dollar Bet on Johor: What It Means for Malaysia’s Digital Ambitions

News | 12 September 2025

The digital infrastructure race in Southeast Asia just got a major boost—and Malaysia is right at the center of it. Vantage Data Centers, a global heavyweight in hyperscale data infrastructure, has announced plans to acquire a massive data center cam...

Consumer Credit Bill: Strengthening Oversight of BNPL in Malaysia

News | 08 September 2025

A New Era for Consumer Credit - The recently passed Consumer Credit Bill (CCB) in the Dewan Rakyat marks a pivotal shift in Malaysia's financial landscape. For the first time, there will be comprehensive regulation covering consumer credit services,...

Why TikTok and Meta Are Being Summoned to Bukit Aman

News | 03 September 2025

Social Media Under Scrutiny in Malaysia - In Malaysia, the relationship between social media platforms and regulators has always been a balancing act. On one side, platforms like TikTok, Facebook, and WhatsApp offer communities a place to share, conn...

Microsoft Clarifies: SSD Failures Not Caused by Recent Windows Updates

News | 01 September 2025

For the past few weeks, whispers in the tech community have grown louder, with claims that certain Windows 11 updates were breaking solid-state drives (SSDs). Some users suggested that after applying recent patches, their SSDs—particularly those usin...

Microsoft Word’s Next Big Shift: Auto-saving to the Cloud

News | 30 August 2025

A Change in How We Save Documents - For decades, Microsoft Word users have grown accustomed to saving their work locally — on a desktop, a laptop drive, or maybe a USB stick. But times are changing. Microsoft has announced that new Word documents wil...

Malaysia Expands Use of Biometric Data Through National Registration Act Amendments

News | 29 August 2025

Malaysia is taking a major step towards strengthening national security and modernising identity verification. The government has officially approved amendments to the National Registration Act 1959, paving the way for broader use of biometric data a...

Ryt Bank Launches as Malaysia’s First AI-Powered Digital Bank

News | 26 August 2025

Malaysia's digital banking landscape has just taken a major leap forward with the official debut of Ryt Bank, a joint venture by YTL Group and Sea Limited. What makes it stand out? It's the first AI-powered digital bank in the country, putting its al...

MCMC Flags Over 1,600 Non-Compliance Issues Among Telcos

News | 25 August 2025

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has revealed some worrying findings: between January and July this year, audits uncovered more than 1,600 cases where telecommunications providers failed to meet required service standards...

Anwar Warns Against Malaysia Falling Into the “AI Productivity Paradox”

News | 19 August 2025

The Promise and the Pitfall of AI - Artificial intelligence (AI) has been hailed as the game-changer of our generation—an innovation capable of boosting efficiency, cutting costs, and powering new breakthroughs. But Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ib...

Seagate and KPDN Bust Counterfeit Hard Drive Operation Near Kuala Lumpur

News | 17 August 2025

If you've shopped online for storage in recent years, you've probably seen those suspicious listings on Shopee or Lazada offering massive 16TB or even 18TB hard drives for shockingly low prices. We're talking about devices that usually retail at RM1,...

Petronas Layoffs: How AI and New Technologies Are Reshaping the Workforce

News | 15 August 2025

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...

Malaysia Sets Sights on Becoming a Regional Cloud Powerhouse by 2030

News | 14 August 2025

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 bluepri...

PADU Data to Power RON95 Subsidy Rationalisation for Millions of Malaysians

News | 12 August 2025

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...

KPDN Eyes New Law to Strengthen E-Commerce Regulation in Malaysia

News | 12 August 2025

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...

Malaysia’s Bold AI Vision: Becoming a Regional Digital Powerhouse by 2030

News | 01 August 2025

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 transfor...