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...

Malaysia Vows to Fix Poor Highway Mobile Coverage With Coordinated Action Plan

News | 31 July 2025

If you've ever driven down a Malaysian highway and suddenly lost signal in the middle of a call or while streaming music, you're definitely not alone. It's a frustrating experience that's all too common — and the government is finally stepping in to...

CMCF Joins Google’s Priority Flagger Program to Strengthen Online Content Moderation in Malaysia

News | 28 July 2025

In a move that signals closer collaboration between global tech firms and local regulators, the Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia (CMCF) has officially joined Google's Priority Flagger program. This partnership is set to elevate...

No SST for Everyday Banking: Transfers, E-Wallets, and ATM Fees Remain Exempt

News | 30 June 2025

If you've been worried about getting taxed for withdrawing cash or using your e-wallet, rest easy—basic banking services will not be affected by the expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST). That's the official word from Malaysia's key banking associatio...

Understanding TNB’s New Time of Use (ToU) Scheme: What It Means for Your Electricity Bill

News | 24 June 2025

Starting 1 July 2025, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) will roll out a new electricity pricing option that could help Malaysian households save money—if they use it smartly. The Time of Use (ToU) scheme, previously only available to commercial and indust...

Is Apple Eyeing Perplexity AI? Here’s What We Know So Far

News | 22 June 2025

Apple might be preparing to make one of its boldest moves in the artificial intelligence race—by potentially acquiring Perplexity AI, a rising startup that's quickly becoming a serious player in the AI-powered search space.