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Telenor Asia: Malaysian firms must invest in AI frameworks and employee education to foster trust, harness AI’s full potential

In AI era, human capability for critical thinking has become more critical Workers feel empowered with transparent AI strategies, responsible frameworks Last year, Telenor Asia’s Digital Lives Decoded 2024 report focused on how mobile connectivity was shaping smarter and safer lives in Malaysia, with a deep dive into the usage and impact on new technologies […]

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Can DEFA Future-Proof ASEAN’s Digital Economy?

By Citra Nasruddin, Programme Director for Tech For Good Institute In April 2025, U.S. President Trump renewed trade challenges by imposing tariffs of up to 49% on electronics, machinery, and raw materials from six ASEAN countries. While these measures aimed at physical goods, their impact quickly reached the digital sphere. Cloud computing, online retail, and

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Mercedes-Benz Malaysia and P.UP launch on-demand mobile EV charging service

Exclusive subscription with five monthly charging sessions for Mercedes-EQ owners Three mobile charging vans in Klang Valley, expanding to Johor Bahru in early 2026 and nationwide by mid-2026 Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s collaboration with P.UP aims to enhance the electric vehicle ownership experience by delivering door-to-door fast charging for its EQ customers. Under the MB Platinum 5

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Malaysia’s ‘AI Nation’ vision shaping strategically ahead of MDX, SCEKL

Gobind emphasised that inclusivity, affordability & trust will underpin Malaysia’s AI journey Green data centres powered by renewables, key to meeting AI demand while advancing climate goals Malaysia is shaping its future as a strategic ‘AI Nation’ with Digital minister Gobind Singh Deo calling for artificial intelligence to be treated as a public good that

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Kaspersky partners Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia to advance Malaysia cybersecurity capabilities

Partnership aims to enhance teaching, training, and graduate readiness Initiatives will expand academic research and boost graduate employability In support of Malaysia’s national priorities to develop future-ready digital competencies, Kaspersky has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) to strengthen the university’s new Information Security Programme with global industry expertise, hands-on

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Cashku gets US$2.4mil funding to scale its digital financial planning platform

Mission to ensure Malaysians have a financial plan in place & help them execute it Accelerating digital wealth market bodes well for Cashku as it gears up for its Series A Cashku, which claims to be Malaysia’s first end-to-end digital financial planning platform, has announced a new US$2.4 million (RM10 million) round of investment with

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Applications open for Maxis 2025 Scholarship Programme to build future-ready talent

Applications are open now until 12 September 2025 Programme expanded to 18–23-year-old 2nd-year undergraduates & postgraduates  Maxis has introduced its Scholarship Programme 2025, designed to support promising Malaysian students in their higher education journeys. In a statement, the telco said the programme reflects its commitment to nurturing talent to drive the nation’s digital ambitions and

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Excessive control or disruption: Malaysia’s crossroads in Web 3.0 innovation

Voices from Sunway Blockchain Club and Core DAO on navigating AI, blockchain, and decentralized futures. Balancing regulatory oversight with innovation in Web 3.0, with risk of excessive control slowing growth Malaysia today stands at a critical juncture in its digital transformation journey. The challenge is clear: how can the country balance necessary regulatory oversight with the rapid pace

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RMK13: A bold vision that demands bold execution, says Pikom

Execution, fiscal discipline, and talent retention remain critical risks RMK13 positions Malaysia as a regional tech and green economy hub The 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13), 2026–2030, unveiled recently under the theme “Redefining Development”, represents a transformative shift in Malaysia’s approach to nation-building—anchored in tech-driven growth, inclusive prosperity, and environmental sustainability. A caveat is that the

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