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Malaysia will host M360 ASEAN 2026 in September, the inaugural GSMA event in ASEAN. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil says the conference will elevate the nation's standing in telecommunications, AI, and digital connectivity sectors.
Malaysia's government will conduct a detailed assessment of anti-competitive practices on e-commerce platforms, with a new E-Commerce Act under development to balance consumer benefits against threats to local retailers and MSMEs.
Malaysia's Orange Economy Consortium and National TVET Council are launching a six-month AI-driven micro film training programme to develop local creative talent and produce internationally competitive digital content.
Malaysia and Cambodia are expanding cooperation in digital economy, artificial intelligence, halal industry, and food security, PM Anwar Ibrahim announced following a courtesy call from Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has urged broader rollout of digital safety programmes to rural communities and FELDA settlements, arguing current awareness efforts remain concentrated in urban centres.
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation has pledged its commitment to realising Malaysia's AI Nation 2030 vision, positioning the country as a competitive, trusted producer of home-grown innovation by 2030.
Malaysia's Senate has passed the Competition (Amendment) Bill 2026, granting the Malaysia Competition Commission enhanced powers to combat cartels and monopolies amid rising living costs. The law targets sophisticated anti-competitive tactics in the digital economy.
Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi has flagged a worrying increase in online fraud cases nationwide, with over 8,000 charges recorded through May. He signals that a comprehensive Cyber Crime Bill arriving in 2026 will provide stronger legal tools to combat digital crimes.
Foreign ministers from Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand emphasised regional cooperation on artificial intelligence, digital transformation, climate change and supply chain resilience during Post-Ministerial Conferences with ASEAN in Manila.
President Trump has threatened to impose significant tariffs on the European Union, citing what he describes as unfair fines against major US technology companies including Apple, Meta, Amazon and Google.
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation has initiated immediate proceedings to revoke the Malaysia Digital status of NSO Malaysia Sdn Bhd, the operator of Network School in Forest City, following the Iskandar Puteri City Council's decision to terminate its business licence.
Southeast Asian nations tackle diverse policy challenges this week, from education reforms and border security patrols to agricultural exports and digital adoption, signalling regional progress amid ongoing structural adjustments.
Malaysia's communications regulator is upgrading fibre optic networks and implementing redundancy measures to resolve a persistent connectivity issue where users have strong mobile signals but cannot access the internet.
Malaysia's Digital Economy Corporation has installed a Digital Maker Hub at Pondok Darul Furqan in Ipoh, providing interactive learning facilities to equip Islamic education students and teachers with digital skills aligned with Malaysia's AI Nation 2030 vision.
Malaysian authorities have confiscated over 75,000 cryptocurrency mining machines and arrested 629 people through nearly 3,050 raids targeting illegal mining since early 2022.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed Ant Group's establishment of its inaugural Global Development Centre in Malaysia, characterising the move as evidence of strengthening international faith in the country's technology sector governance and institutional resilience.
Chinese fintech giant Ant Group has chosen Malaysia for its first Global Development Centre, with PM Anwar Ibrahim highlighting this as validation of the country's digital governance framework and institutional stability.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysia to speed up efforts in preparing its workforce for the artificial intelligence era, emphasising the need to strengthen education and training systems while government finalises the AI Governance Bill.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged Malaysia to accelerate its technological capabilities and cybersecurity measures to protect digital infrastructure against increasingly sophisticated threats.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled Malaysia Digital 2030, a comprehensive national action plan targeting a 30% digital economy contribution to GDP and 500,000 high-value digital jobs by 2030.