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Methodically laying down foundations for AI before presenting Bill to Cabinet in 3Q26 and on to lawmakers in Parliament AI Nation 2030 has the ambitious target of wanting Malaysia to be among the top 10 AI nations in the world by 2030 Shamsul Majid’s first year of running Malaysia’s National AI Office (NAIO), an agency under the Digital […]

Brings two decades of expertise in digital, Islamic, and consumer banking Effective 1 Feb 2026, she will drive Fasset’s Shariah-compliant banking for global customers Fasset, a global banking and investment platform, has appointed seasoned banker Rafiza Ghazali (pic) as managing director, Consumer Banking, as it accelerates the rollout of regulated consumer and SME banking services

Estate-wide connectivity extends digital access to surrounding rural communities High-speed 4G connects over 100 IOI estates, enabling automation & data-driven operations CelcomDigi Berhad has announced the completion of a large-scale connectivity and tower infrastructure deployment across IOI Corporation Berhad’s plantation estates in Sabah and Peninsular Malaysia. In a statement, the telco said the initiative supports

By Mochammad Fadjar Wibowo and Muhammad Daniel Azlan Mahadzir, SingHealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute At a glance Leapfrogging through digital health: Timor-Leste can accelerate universal health coverage by integrating digital tools directly into primary care, bypassing infrastructure-heavy models Local solutions, regional relevance: Initiatives like SISCa, Liga Inan and ICBS-TL show how low-bandwidth, community-led digital health

At a glance Strong digital foundations, uneven future readiness across SEA-6. SEA-6 countries have made meaningful progress in connectivity and digital access, but levels of preparedness for emerging technologies, innovation, and resilience vary significantly across the region. Digital trust and inclusion are critical gaps in sustaining digital growth. Persistent challenges around reliable internet access, online

Digital technologies are increasingly reshaping economic activity across Southeast Asia, underpinning productivity growth, new business models, and the expansion of digitally enabled public and private services. As economies deepen their reliance on technology, the long-term sustainability of digital ecosystems has become a central policy concern. Research indicates that sustained digitalisation could contribute significantly to regional

Southeast Asia (SEA) has entered a period of transition. Work is being transformed by technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and digital platforms. Hiring behaviour is already shifting. Data from Linkedin reveals that job postings requiring AI skills in ASEAN have grown by as much as 40% since 2016. These changes are not only occurring

From left to right: Qiu Chenxi, Deputy Director, Center for Global Digital Governance (CGDG), China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT); Fu Hongyu, Director, AI Governance Center, Alibaba Research Institute (AliResearch); Keith Detros, Programme Manager, Tech for Good Institute; Zhao Yunwei, Senior Engineer, National Computer Network Emergency Response Technical Team/Coordination Center of China (CNCERT/CC);

  From left to right: Šimon Svoboda, PhD candidate, Department of Constitutional Law and Political Science, Masaryk University, Czech Republic; Arifah Sharifuddin, Institute Director, Tech for Good Institute; Prof Jason Grant Allen, Director, SMU Centre for Digital Law; Dr Gulizar Haciyakupoglu, Senior Associate Fellow, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies; Dr Chew Han Ei, Head

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