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Realising a Confident Digital Society: Spotlight on Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia (SEA) sustains its digital momentum, generating USD 300 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) in 2025 and maintaining growth at 15% year over year. Beyond economic value, digitalisation is emerging as a vehicle for generating tangible social impact, though hampered by an increasingly complex landscape of online risks and harms in the region. […]

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Starting from zero: A fresh grad’s take on PR in the age of AI

Where do the skills learnt now fit? How to stand out alongside AI? What human perspective can I bring to the table? ​ Grads will be expected to arrive with stronger critical thinking, adaptability & emotional intelligence, using AI as a support ​ How does one gain experience when the opportunity to perform entry-level work is diminishing with

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MMU installs new pro-chancellor, confers honors on eminent figures in celebration of 4,187 graduates

Former chief justice Richard Malanjum installed as pro-chancellor Honorary doctorate and emeritus titles recognise national and academic leadership Multimedia University (MMU) recently celebrated the commencement of its 2025 convocation ceremony, graduating 4,187 graduates from the Class of 2025 at Dewan Tun Canselor MMU. The first day of the ceremony marked a significant milestone, featuring the

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13th ASEAN Connectivity Forum

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… Source

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MMU and Huawei Join Hands for ICT Competition Award Ceremony 2025

Four MMU academics were recognised with the Most Dedicated Instructor Award Two MMU student teams finished second runner-up in the national ICT competition Multimedia University (MMU) and Huawei Malaysia celebrated the outstanding achievements of young innovators at the 10th Huawei National ICT Competition 2025–2026 Award Ceremony, held at the Courtyard by Marriott Kuala Lumpur South

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Banks advise customers to update their web browser and mobile operating systems for safer, more secure banking experience

Banks urge customers to update web browsers, mobile OS to protect against scams & cyber threats Additional security measures may apply to customers using unsupported devices & outdated software To safeguard banking accounts against cyber threats, member banks of the Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) and the Association of Islamic Banking and Financial Institutions

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Building Resiliency for the Future of Work in Southeast Asia

Privacy and data protection have emerged as foundational concerns in Southeast Asia’s approach to AI governance. As organisations across the region increasingly adopt AI systems, questions about how personal data is collected, processed, and used in AI applications have become increasingly urgent. This is particularly important given that 40% of Southeast Asian organisations cite poor

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Building Resiliency for the Future of Work in Southeast Asia

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

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When Access Isn’t Enough: Rethinking Digital Inclusion

Human Rights Day, observed on 10 December, marks the anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This year’s annual Human Rights Day Seminar, organised by the European Union Delegation to Singapore, examined the challenges and opportunities posed by AI through a human rights lens, with a particular focus on ensuring

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CelcomDigi launches MediHub, a 5G-powered healthcare facility for its employees

Working with medical staff to offer virtual access to physical, mental healthcare from workplace Prioritising psychological and physical safety ensures it creates an inclusive, high-performing workplace In the latest example of it dogfooding solutions before launching them, CelcomDigi Bhd has launched The MediHub, a 5G-powered healthcare facility that provides its employees with easy access to

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