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Malaysia is channelling RM1 billion to accelerate digital transformation in public healthcare, with 15 government hospitals among the first beneficiaries of an expanded Electronic Medical Record system and expanded internet access.
Nearly three decades after establishing MyCERT, Malaysia faces an accelerating cyber threat landscape shaped by artificial intelligence. Telekom Malaysia's security chief warns that traditional defences are insufficient and cybersecurity must become a strategic priority embedded in organisational leadership.
Malaysia has identified 1,000 sites nationwide for Phase Two of the JENDELA digital infrastructure programme this year, with tenders issued by MCMC to strengthen internet coverage across the country.
Digital infrastructure company Theta Edge has appointed telecommunications veteran Amrul Hisyam Alias as group managing director and chief executive, succeeding Datuk Nuraslina Zainal Abidin who stepped down for personal reasons.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil announced that Sabah will be among several locations testing direct-to-device satellite internet technology under the JENDELA Phase II national digital infrastructure plan.
The World Bank argues artificial intelligence presents an unprecedented opportunity for emerging economies to achieve rapid development gains, provided they address infrastructure and skills gaps. Developing nations face lower job displacement risks than rich countries.
Sime Darby Property has unveiled a RM2.6 billion green sukuk programme—a world first for data centres—to finance hyperscale digital infrastructure and logistics assets, signalling confidence in Malaysia's digital economy growth trajectory.
Malaysia's Communications Minister says social media activity during the Negeri Sembilan state election campaign remains largely orderly, with only 16 complaints logged so far. However, he warns of potential misinformation risks in the final stretch.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has launched the ministry's 2026-2030 strategic plan, establishing three core priorities: improved internet access, enhanced creative content production, and reliable information dissemination across Malaysia.
Facebook suffered a significant global outage on July 19, preventing users across Malaysia and worldwide from accessing accounts and core features. The disruption began around 3 pm Malaysian time.