MDEC Unveils New Incentive Programmes to Boost Malaysia’s Digital Creative Industry

News | 12 April 2025

The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has launched a range of new financial incentives aimed at strengthening the country's digital creative sector, with a focus on increasing Malaysia's global presence in animation, film, and video game de...

Bitcoin Falls Below RM360,000 Following Trump’s Global Tariff Announcement

News | 08 April 2025

Bitcoin has seen a sharp decline, with its value dropping below RM360,000, marking one of its lowest points since it peaked at an average of RM450,000 earlier this year. The sudden downturn is believed to be tied to the recent announcement of global...

Apple’s Global Production Hubs, Including Malaysia, Impacted by New U.S. Tariffs

News | 05 April 2025

Apple Inc. is once again feeling the heat from U.S. trade policy. Despite years of trying to shield itself from the fallout of global trade tensions, the tech giant is now directly affected by a new wave of tariffs introduced by President Donald Trum...

AI Chatbots Suspected in Trump's Confusing Tariff Calculations

News | 05 April 2025

Former U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff announcement has raised eyebrows—not just for its unusually high rates, but for the bizarre list of targeted regions, some of which don't even trade with the United States. Critics are now speculatin...

Malaysia’s Internet Traffic Hits New High in 2024, Driven by Digital Growth

News | 01 April 2025

Malaysia experienced a significant spike in internet traffic throughout 2024, according to new data from the Malaysia Internet Exchange (MyIX). The country recorded a 17% year-on-year increase, reaching a peak of 2.6 terabits per second (Tbps)—a hist...

U Mobile Receives MCMC Green Light for Nationwide 5G Rollout

News | 30 March 2025

U Mobile Sdn Bhd has officially received a letter of award from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to spearhead the rollout of Malaysia's next-generation 5G network. The announcement marks a significant milestone for the te...

RON95 Fuel Subsidy to Use MyKad: Targeted Two-Tier Pricing System Coming Mid-2025

News | 27 March 2025

Malaysians curious about the future of fuel subsidies finally got some clarity this week. The government is moving forward with plans to restructure the RON95 fuel subsidy, and it will rely on the MyKad as a key tool in delivering a more targeted app...

Malaysia Cooperating Fully in Nvidia AI Chip Fraud Probe, Says MITI Minister

News | 26 March 2025

The Malaysian government has confirmed that it is working closely with multiple agencies to assist in an ongoing investigation into a suspected fraud case involving Nvidia AI chips, which may have been routed through Malaysia.

Setel’s Vroom Vroom Raya Campaign Gears Up With Weekly Prizes for Motorcyclists

News | 25 March 2025

Fuel up, win big—especially if you're on two wheels - In the spirit of the upcoming Hari Raya celebrations, Setel has kicked off a festive campaign that's revving up excitement for motorcyclists across Malaysia. Dubbed the "Vroom Vroom Raya" campaign...

Microsoft’s Cloud Boost in Malaysia: A US$2 Billion Game-Changer

News | 23 March 2025

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 thre...

Maybank and TikTok Shop Join Forces to Boost Digital Growth for ASEAN SMEs

News | 21 March 2025

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 transforma...

Grab Reportedly Moves Ahead in Talks to Acquire GoTo Group

News | 19 March 2025

It looks like Southeast Asia's ride-hailing and delivery giants might finally be getting closer to a merger—or at least, the conversation is heating up again. According to sources familiar with the situation, Grab Holdings Ltd has begun due diligence...

AI Nurses Are on the Rise — But Human Nurses Aren’t Backing Down

News | 18 March 2025

Imagine getting a call before your hospital visit from someone like Ana. She's kind, multilingual, available 24/7, and ready to answer your questions. But Ana isn't a nurse — she's AI.Developed by Hippocratic AI, Ana is part of a growing trend in hea...

IRB and MyDigital ID Team Up to Push Digital Identity Forward in Malaysia

News | 15 March 2025

The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) and MyDigital ID Sdn Bhd are stepping up their game to make digital identity adoption in Malaysia more seamless and widespread. The two organizations are working hand-in-hand to integrate MyDigital ID into key platforms...

Mah Sing DC Hub@Southville City Gets a Major Boost with Dedicated Fibre Link to Cyberjaya

News | 15 March 2025

Things are moving fast at Mah Sing DC Hub@Southville City – and we're not just talking about construction. A dedicated 25-kilometre fibre trunk is now in the works, directly linking the hub to Cyberjaya, one of Malaysia's key digital powerhouses. Thi...

Google, Meta, and X Still Don’t Have Malaysia’s Social Media Licence – Here’s What’s Going On

News | 14 March 2025

You'd think tech giants like Google, Meta (the company behind Facebook and Instagram), and X (formerly Twitter) would have everything sorted when it comes to legal requirements—but in Malaysia, they're still not fully licensed to operate as social me...

DeepSeek Is Disrupting the AI Giants – And It's Just Getting Started

News | 14 March 2025

It's not every day that a relatively unknown player from China crashes the party hosted by tech titans like OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic—but that's exactly what DeepSeek has done. Since late 2022, we've seen a few AI assistants dominate the scene—Ch...

Malaysia’s Data Centre Growth on Track Despite Global Uncertainties

News | 13 March 2025

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...

PDRM Uncovers Deepfake Scams Featuring Anwar Ibrahim and Other VIPs

News | 13 March 2025

Deepfake scams are back in the spotlight—this time with some pretty high-profile faces being misused. The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has uncovered five new deepfake videos tied to investment scams, and one of them features none other than Prime Min...

Meta Begins Testing Its Own AI Training Chip in Bid to Cut Costs and Dependence on Nvidia

News | 12 March 2025

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has quietly begun testing its first in-house chip designed to train artificial intelligence (AI) models. According to sources close to the matter, this move marks a major step in Meta's e...