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Laos has officially phased out its white and green paper identity cards in favour of the LAeID mobile application, consolidating personal documents into a single digital platform accessible via smartphone.
Malaysia's digital future hinges on combining innovation with robust governance, data protection and responsible AI use, industry leaders and regulators said at the International Regulatory Conference 2026.
Development teams are working to enhance PMX.AI, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's artificial intelligence chatbot, which was taken offline shortly after its public debut. The system represents Malaysia's ambitious foray into AI governance tools.
Malaysia's Religious Affairs Minister has urged Baitulmal institutions to transition from traditional aid distribution models to wealth-generating agencies that create sustainable economic opportunities for Muslim communities.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for Islamic preachers to adopt a more sophisticated, technology-enabled approach to religious messaging, emphasizing the need for wisdom and sound judgment to maximize outreach in today's digital landscape.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on waqf institutions and Islamic dakwah organisations to harness artificial intelligence and digitalisation to stay relevant globally, provided they do not sacrifice fundamental values, faith and moral character in the process.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has pledged to equip all KEMAS kindergarten classes nationwide with smartboards by the end of 2025, part of a broader digitalisation drive to modernise early childhood education across Malaysia.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has unveiled a comprehensive four-point strategy to transform Malaysia's Immigration Department into an economic catalyst while maintaining security standards and embracing digital innovation.
Malaysia's Communications Ministry has unveiled its 2026-2030 strategic plan, establishing three core priorities: expanding internet access, producing quality creative content, and ensuring information accuracy. The roadmap aligns with national development goals.
Malaysia is accelerating its creative industry transformation through a new partnership between the Orange Economy Consortium and Chinese AI firm Cloudwise, aiming to position the nation as a regional digital creative hub by 2030.
The Department of Statistics Malaysia is intensifying preparations to bring the Statistics Bill 2026 into effect, coordinating with ministries and finalising implementation guidelines following the bill's parliamentary passage.
Malaysia's Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil announced a government-led review of the radio industry landscape, tasking the MCMC with studying the National Broadcasting Policy to ensure the sector remains competitive and relevant in the digital age.
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation has equipped Pondok Darul Furqan in Ipoh with a Digital Maker Hub, part of a broader national initiative to integrate technology into Islamic education institutions across Malaysia.
Malaysia's Health Ministry will test artificial intelligence technology at select hospitals before wider rollout, aiming to transform government facilities into Smart Hospitals while maintaining uninterrupted patient care.
Vietnam has launched a 100-day action plan to accelerate digital transformation across its political system, requiring government agencies to deliver measurable results in ten critical areas by end-November.
The Sibu Municipal Council is rolling out a grace period and senior citizen parking pass for its controversial smart parking system following widespread complaints about compounds issued too quickly.
Malaysian banks and development financial institutions are expanding artificial intelligence use in operations, yet fewer than one in four leaders trust AI outputs for major business decisions, according to a new industry study.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has signalled Malaysia's intention to deepen ties with enterprise software giant SAP, citing the need to accelerate digital adoption across government and industry while nurturing a pipeline of tech-capable workers.
Malaysia has reached a significant milestone with 12 million citizens registered for MyDigital ID as of June 30, marking rapid progress in the government's digital transformation initiative. The platform now integrates 114 federal services and 19 state-level applications.
Malaysia's Inland Revenue Board has unveiled MyInvois e-POS, a free digital point-of-sale platform aimed at helping micro, small and medium enterprises navigate digitalisation and meet 2024 e-Invoice compliance requirements.
Malaysia's Inland Revenue Board has launched a special voluntary disclosure programme allowing businesses to correct e-Invoice errors without penalties until December 31, 2027, while offering accelerated tax incentives for digitalisation investments.
Malaysia will mark its first-ever World Rural Development Day celebration tomorrow at Tun Abdul Razak Stadium in Jengka, with Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi officiating. The event emphasises rural innovation, digital transformation and entrepreneurship.
Malaysia will host the 23rd ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Science, Technology and Innovation in June 2027, with MOSTI placing talent development and emerging tech sectors at the centre of its strategy to attract high-tech investments.
Malaysia's MyNIISe digital immigration system has processed 19.48 million QR code transactions at Johor's Sultan Iskandar Building and Sultan Abu Bakar Complex as of late June, reflecting growing adoption of automated border crossing technology.
Malaysia's civil service has saved RM1.99 million through a paperless initiative that eliminated 116,405 reams of paper, supporting the government's broader digital economy ambitions announced at a recent council meeting.
Malaysia has unveiled its Malaysia Digital 2030 action plan, an ambitious five-year strategy targeting 30% digital economy contribution to GDP, 500,000 high-value jobs, and 95% online government services by end of decade.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysia to accelerate development of unmanned aerial vehicle technologies, positioning drones as critical to economic competitiveness alongside AI and digital transformation.