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Hub will help companies scale AI from experimentation to enterprise adoption Report emphasises that AI success relies as much on people & change management as on tech AI is reshaping competition worldwide, but in Southeast Asia’s diverse markets, CEOs must lead AI transformation as a business transformation, not just a technology adoption, to unlock growth, […]

Southeast Asia’s digital giving landscape is experiencing remarkable growth. Digital philanthropy in the region has grown at 20-25% annually, driven by the convergence of high mobile adoption, and backed by long-standing cultural values such as mutual aid (gotong royong, bayanihan), and religious philanthropy (zakat, sadaqah). With Southeast Asia’s digital economy set to benefit from 125,000…

In November 2025, the Tech for Good Institute (TFGI) and the National Tech Association of Malaysia (PIKOM) convened a Policy Roundtable bringing together government agencies, digital platforms, academia, and industry associations to explore effective partnerships between digital platforms and government for public service delivery. The discussion examined how to maximise reach, efficiency… Source

Declared a third interim dividend of 3.6 sen per share  Adjusted results reflect the company’s steady underlying performance & long-term financial resilience CelcomDigi Berhad has announced its third-quarter results for the Financial Year 2025 (FY2025), recording US$753 million (RM3,125 million) in total revenue. In a statement, the company noted that Service Revenue increased by 1.5%

To realise Southeast Asia (SEA)’s USD 2 trillion digital economy aspiration, ASEAN member states are prioritising national capability building initiatives, including a pivot toward facilitating “digital literacy for all.” Recent framing by UNESCO in 2018 demonstrates that the bar for digital skills to meaningfully participate in the digital space has risen. Apart from Information and

Fintech is developing Omnilayer protocol for Islamic finance & institutional asset tokenisation Commends Gobind’s leadership and MDEC’s pivotal role in advancing digital transformation Finran Group Sdn Bhd, a financial technology company developing the TEIZA Omnilayer protocol for institutional blockchain infrastructure, has expressed strong support for the Malaysian Government’s commitment to strengthen the national blockchain ecosystem

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is estimated to boost Southeast Asia’s GDP by up to US$1 trillion by 2030. Investment is accelerating with over US$30 billion allocated in the first half of 2024. Beyond its potential for economic growth, AI has been identified as a key enabler for advancing Sustainable Development Goals, from financial inclusion to agriculture

‘Overlap ban’ sends wrong signal: the system fears misuse more than it values initiative Data analytics, digital identity, and automated audit trails offer far more effective safeguards Malaysia’s public procurement system has evolved considerably over the past two decades, with the e-Perolehan (eProcurement) platform serving as the digital backbone of how ministries and agencies source

Hyundai SmartSense safety suite and smart technology, locally assembled for Malaysians Premium 7-seater luxury MPV with spacious, lounge-like interior and advanced comfort features Whether you’re setting off on a family adventure or arriving in style for a business meeting, the Hyundai Staria delivers a true luxury MPV experience that makes every journey unforgettable. With its futuristic

By Citra Nasruddin, Programme Director for Tech For Good Institute Southeast Asia (SEA) faces a crossroads. . According to the World Economic Forum, approximately 39% of skills expected of today’s workforce will be disrupted within five years. Since 2016, skills have already shifted by nearly 40%, and experts suggest that advanced AI, particularly Generative AI,