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Well positioned to strengthen its regional role if it builds on current momentum In reality, AI transformation is a business and people focused transformation, not a tech one Malaysia is emerging as a key node in Southeast Asia’s growing artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem with one of the highest concentrations of data centres per square foot […]

Demonstrated real-world deployment of AI solutions supported by 5G infrastructure Featured drones for medical delivery and AI surveillance systems for urban monitoring Johor Bahru has showcased a series of 5G-enabled AI use cases, including drone-based medical delivery and smart surveillance systems, under the Ministry of Digital’s 5G AI Cities Grant—highlighting how local authorities are moving

Targets rising checkout conversion pressure with expanded instalment capabilities Enables access to instalment payments across banks covering nearly 60% of Malaysian cardholders As merchants face increasing pressure to improve checkout performance, drive higher transaction values, and offer customers greater payment flexibility, CommercePay, the e-payment arm of the Commerce.Asia Group, has partnered with Pine Labs to

Long-term success depends on institutional clarity, public trust, and inclusive access International benchmarks highlight strengths in design, with gaps in interoperability and oversight Malaysia’s MyDigital ID represents an important step in establishing a secure and trusted digital identity system. As a national authentication platform, it enables users to access multiple services through a single credential,

Strengthens Malaysia’s growing ecosystem for advanced chip design, talent & innovation Marks transition from chip design to fabrication for aerospace-grade semiconductor solution Weeroc Space, a semiconductor innovator supported by the Malaysia Semiconductor IC Design Park, has achieved a key tapeout milestone—marking a critical step from chip design to fabrication. Tapeout is the stage at which

Targets real-world asset tokenisation, digital securities & blockchain infrastructure Provides startups with mentorship, investment access & regulatory support to scale The Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec) has launched Token-X, an accelerator programme focused on digital assets and blockchain, aimed at strengthening Malaysia’s position in the emerging Web3 economy. Part of Sidec’s broader

Spectrum asymmetry vs DNB remains unaddressed; CTO says it is lobbying MCMC for parity 83% coverage achieved in nine months, three months ahead of 12-month commitment U Mobile’s CTO stood before the media on April 7 during its launch of priority access feature and enterprise-grade traffic prioritisation and revealed his company is “lobbying” regulators for

Introduced hands-on training & certification pathways in enterprise networking Will integrate real-world infrastructure & industry experience into students’ learning TP-Link Distribution Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. and Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding to equip students with industry-relevant networking skills, hands-on enterprise experience, and globally recognised certifications. The three-year collaboration is designed

Aimed at driving cross-border collaboration in smart city and digital innovation sectors Positioned Malaysian startups within global smart city ecosystems to drive collaboration, market expansion The Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec) led a delegation of ten Malaysian startups to the Smart City Summit & Expo (SCSE) 2026 in Taipei and Kaohsiung, aimed at expanding

Opens US$15 mil innovation lab to support applied research and training Introduces industry-based engineering degree through work-based learning model Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow has officiated the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement between ViTrox College and UCSI University, alongside the opening of the ViTrox Innovation Lab. In a statement, ViTrox said the partnership