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Malaysia will host the inaugural M360 ASEAN 2026 conference in Kuala Lumpur on September 9-10, a landmark gathering expected to elevate the nation's standing in telecommunications, artificial intelligence and digital connectivity across Southeast Asia.
Universiti Malaysia Perlis is annually graduating almost 2,000 engineers and graduates to strengthen Malaysia's semiconductor and electronics industries, directly supporting the National Semiconductor Strategy's goal of developing 60,000 skilled workers by 2030.
Malaysia's drone registrations have reached 250,000 units across personal and agricultural uses. The government is developing a comprehensive Low Altitude Economy regulatory framework, with public consultation beginning in August and full implementation targeted for year-end.
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation has pledged its commitment to realising Malaysia's AI Nation 2030 vision, leveraging the country's existing strengths in infrastructure, talent, and innovation to drive digital economy growth.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim confirmed that PMX AI, an artificial intelligence avatar on his WhatsApp platform, is being refined following its initial launch.
Facebook users across Malaysia and globally faced significant access disruptions on July 19, with difficulties logging in and refreshing feeds. Meta had not issued an official statement by 5 pm local time.
Maxim Malaysia has unveiled an upgraded safety system featuring a faster SOS button, ability to alert up to three emergency contacts, and a Driver Alert System connecting nearby drivers for immediate roadside assistance.
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.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has highlighted Ant Group's decision to establish its Global Development Centre in Malaysia as evidence of growing international investor confidence in the country's digital infrastructure and political environment.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged Malaysia to accelerate efforts in strengthening local technological capabilities and cybersecurity infrastructure to remain competitive and resilient in the digital era.