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By Nisara Kaewsuk, Sujitra Sompan, Chotiwit Kerdsanongpong and Munin Saisangchan from Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) The Digital Battleground of Online Fraud in Thailand In a world where our fingertips are the new battleground for cybercriminals, every click can become a trap, leading to the instant loss of assets and trust. The problem of online fraud […]

Thailand aims to fully complete its digital transformation by 2027, as outlined in the 20-year Thailand Digital Economy and Society Development Plan (Digital Thailand Plan), a strategic roadmap to achieve a developed country status by 2037. Yet, significant challenges remain. According to the IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking, a key benchmark used by the Ministry

By Sheila Devi Michael, Senior Lecturer, Universiti Malaya The alarming surge in scam operations across Southeast Asia since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the urgent need for a coordinated regional and international response. Governments across the region, in collaboration with national enforcement bodies and international agencies, are increasingly recognising that the issue…

Landmark surgery testament to how Malaysia can lead region in digital healthcare innovation Potential of 5G-enabled XR to fundamentally reshape surgical education & specialist collaboration Malaysia marked a major milestone in digital healthcare as Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) and CelcomDigi Bhd collaborated on one of the world’s first real-time, multi-country live ENT (Ear, Nose

From game art to payments, homegrown companies are building a full gaming ecosystem Malaysia’s digital creative industry is scaling globally, powered by talent and export growth Fuelled by the pandemic, online entertainment has become a mainstream economy booster. In some markets, it contributes billions in revenue while generating millions of job opportunities for individuals aspiring

New IDC report reveals the M’sia’s digital maturity gaps and the role of AI in driving progress Despite widespread digital tools, M’sia must accelerate adoption to keep pace with AI-driven neighbours Malaysia is making steady advances in digital transformation, but a new study suggests the country still trails regional peers in terms of maturity. The

Saw a big difference in the way community AI events were held in KL versus in London Support and guide others to become ecosystem builders with an ethos of sharing for the greater good This is not a founder story, although Joseph Chin (pic) did return home to Malaysia to start an AI company as a

Singapore’s selection underscores its position as a leading global digital hub The APAC hub links with global centres to manage monitoring and support for 300+ data centres Digital Realty, a global provider of cloud and carrier-neutral data centre, colocation, and interconnection solutions, has announced the opening of its new Global Command Center (GCC) in Singapore,

New alumni portal launched to foster long-term public, private s ector collaboration  EDLP was designed to develop leaders who can drive national digital transformation The Executive Digital Leadership Programme (EDLP) Appreciation Dinner 2025 brought together more than 300 public- and private-sector digital leaders at the Putrajaya Marriott Hotel on 5 December to celebrate the growing

Southeast Asia’s digital transformation is accelerating, yet a critical gap remains between technological capability and policy implementation. This panel brought together government officials, regulatory bodies, and platform industry representatives to explore how digital platforms can bridge this divide, reaching previously invisible populations, delivering services at unprecedented speed and… Source