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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has launched an AI avatar to enable citizens, particularly young people, to directly communicate their ideas and concerns, positioning the tool as integral to ensuring Malaysia's development reflects popular aspirations.
Malaysia's digital future hinges on building trusted connectivity, secure-by-design networks and responsible AI governance, according to industry leaders and academics at the International Regulatory Conference 2026.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned that while technological progress is essential, societies must ensure moral and ethical principles guide innovation to prevent societal harm.
Malaysia's RM43.62mil Corporate Registry System has failed to function properly nearly a month after launch, disrupting business operations nationwide and exposing systemic weaknesses in public digital project governance and contingency planning.
Malaysia's Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has stressed that building a secure digital future requires both robust accountability mechanisms and a genuine commitment to serving public interests, warning that technology alone cannot safeguard online spaces.
The Inland Revenue Board has expanded its MyTax e-Appeal facility to encompass Estimated Assessments, Deemed Assessments, and Reduced Assessments, giving taxpayers broader digital avenues to contest tax decisions.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has urged content creators to exercise caution when using artificial intelligence to generate material featuring the Jalur Gemilang, warning against errors in depicting the national flag's distinctive 14 stripes.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on Malaysian media to harness technological advancement while maintaining ethical standards and national identity, warning against foreign ideological influence through digital platforms.
Malaysia's state-backed Islamic foundation has endorsed a government initiative to establish accreditation standards for religious preachers operating on social media, citing concerns over false credentials and religious misinformation.
The UK government has announced plans for a default midnight curfew on social media for teenagers aged 16-17, following its earlier proposal to ban the platforms entirely for under-16s. Users would be blocked from midnight to 6am unless they actively change settings.
Japan's parliament has approved new social media regulations to curb election misinformation, taking effect in March 2027. The rules ban fake content about candidates but lack enforcement penalties, raising concerns about effectiveness.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission will host the International Regulatory Conference 2026 on July 21–22 at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur, bringing together global regulators and industry experts to shape digital governance frameworks.
Malaysia's Ministry of Human Resources has transitioned all foreign worker quota applications to an automated digital system, eliminating discretionary case-by-case approvals. The move aims to ensure transparency and operational efficiency across industries dependent on migrant labour.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has criticised the opposition and Greens parties for referring child social media ban enforcement amendments to an eight-week Senate inquiry, warning the delay will allow platforms to delete evidence.
Children are embracing artificial intelligence technologies at rates triple that of adults, according to new UNICEF data from 10 countries, prompting urgent calls for stronger governance and child protection measures.
Three Dutch footballers who missed penalties in Monday's World Cup shootout loss to Morocco have been subjected to racist and hateful online abuse, prompting the Dutch football association to pursue legal action through reporting mechanisms.
Australia is tabling new legislation to reinforce its under-16 social media ban, equipping its internet regulator with expanded court authority to compel tech companies into compliance and penalise violations.
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Malaysia's BUDI Madani Diesel subsidy programme has attracted more than 18,000 applications for additional fuel quota within its opening 48 hours, with officials reporting no technical glitches as the scheme prepares for nationwide launch.
Social media companies operating in Malaysia must implement user age-verification systems or risk fines up to RM10 million under the Online Safety Act 2025, lawmakers heard today.
The Dewan Rakyat convenes for a 16-day session addressing water resource expansion in Johor, strengthening the Malaysia Competition Commission's market oversight, and implementing age verification systems for social media.
Malaysia is implementing a comprehensive two-layer approach to tackle emerging threats from artificial intelligence, combining a new AI Governance Bill with strengthened existing laws to address deepfakes, identity manipulation and content misuse.
Malaysia's draft cybercrimes bill would grant law enforcement expanded authority to collect internet traffic data and access private communications from service providers during criminal inquiries.
Indonesia is preparing to integrate artificial intelligence across major government initiatives, including a $15 billion free-meals programme, as part of a broader strategy to boost economic output by 12% within the decade.
India blocked Telegram days after accusing the messaging platform of failing to remove accounts selling leaked NEET exam papers. Telegram disputes the government's account of their discussions, marking another flashpoint between Modi's administration and Big Tech.
Malaysia's Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil met with Kelantan's Crown Prince Tengku Muhammad Fakhry Petra at Kota Lama Palace to discuss rising concerns over fake social media accounts spreading misinformation about the Malaysian Royal Institution.