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Malaysia's journey to becoming an AI Nation by 2030 requires coordinated effort across government, business, and academia, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo declared at the launch of AI Malaysia Bhd in Cyberjaya.
Malaysia's religious affairs minister has urged Baitulmal institutions to reinvent themselves as engines of wealth creation rather than mere aid dispensers, leveraging Islamic finance, fintech, and digital platforms to lift Muslim communities out of poverty sustainably.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled a government initiative offering three months of complimentary access to leading artificial intelligence software for Malaysians aged 18 to 30 who successfully complete AI training courses.
Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called for the Immigration Department to evolve beyond border control into an engine for economic growth and national security, guided by a comprehensive four-point transformation mandate.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has pledged to equip all KEMAS kindergarten classes nationwide with smartboards by the end of 2025, part of broader efforts to digitalise early childhood education and incorporate AI-based learning tools.
Malaysia's Orange Economy Consortium has partnered with Chinese AI firm Cloudwise to drive artificial intelligence adoption across publishing, content creation and intellectual property development, positioning the nation as a regional creative economy hub.
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation has handed over a Digital Maker Hub to Pondok Darul Furqan in Ipoh, equipping students and teachers with technology tools and metaverse training as part of a broader national initiative to develop digital talent across Islamic education institutions.
Malaysia's Health Ministry will pilot artificial intelligence technology at selected hospitals to evaluate its effectiveness before broader rollout across the healthcare system.
The Sarawak Media Conference 2026 will bring together approximately 800 media professionals, academics, policymakers and students to examine pressing issues around media credibility, ethical journalism and the rapid advancement of digital technologies including artificial intelligence.
The Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers has called for Malaysia's banking sector to prioritise responsible AI governance and implementation rather than rapid adoption alone, with only 25% of bankers trusting AI outputs for critical decisions.
The Malaysian cabinet has approved a comprehensive review of the e-Invoice system rollout, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced, signalling potential adjustments to the controversial digital tax compliance framework.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has signalled Malaysia's intention to forge a stronger partnership with enterprise software giant SAP to accelerate digital transformation and develop skilled workers in the technology sector.
Malaysia officially observes World Rural Development Day for the first time on July 6, celebrating rural communities' role in national development and SDG achievement through innovation, digitization, and entrepreneurship initiatives.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged Malaysia's commitment to strengthened cooperation with the Boao Forum for Asia across multiple strategic sectors, emphasising regional dialogue and inclusive growth amid global uncertainties.
Malaysia's civil service paperless initiative has saved RM1.99 million and eliminated 116,405 reams of paper since its February launch, marking progress toward the government's digital transformation and AI nation goals by 2030.
Malaysia and Cambodia have begun implementing a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding on information and media development, aimed at strengthening cooperation in digital transformation and media integrity across Southeast Asia.
Malaysia's National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) 2026 wrapped up in Penang with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announcing RM1 million additional welfare funding and reinforcing support for digital media transformation across the region.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed the government will continue backing the Media Innovation Fund, which has already supported 72 media companies with RM24.57 million and will receive additional allocations.
Malaysia's e-Invoicing system has prompted over 52,000 taxpayers to declare RM4.07 billion in previously unreported income since its introduction last August. The Inland Revenue Board is leveraging data analytics to improve compliance ahead of mandatory requirements.
Malaysia's government must strengthen its national statistical system and harness data analytics and artificial intelligence to drive the 13th Malaysia Plan's success, Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof has said.
A McKinsey report suggests Hungary could gain €15 billion in productivity through artificial intelligence by 2030, but executives warn the country risks competitive disadvantage if adoption lags behind neighbours and global rivals.