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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysians to embrace technological progress while maintaining strong ethical principles, warning that innovation divorced from morality poses risks to society.
Malaysian software developers are creating bespoke applications to solve their wives' daily challenges, turning personal frustrations into market-ready products that help thousands of users streamline cooking, work processes and expense tracking.
Maxim Malaysia's first Safety and Legal Compliance Report shows safety concerns represent less than one per cent of customer enquiries, with over 90 per cent of all queries resolved during the first half of 2026.
Nearly all Malaysians are frequent digital service users, yet over half feel more vulnerable online than five years ago. Growing concerns about AI-driven attacks and emerging threats challenge the nation's digital-first ambitions.
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.
Melaka's semiconductor industry, which began modestly in the 1970s, has evolved into a RM17.6 billion economic powerhouse. Chief Minister Ab Rauf Yusoh highlighted the sector's importance and outlined strategies to maintain competitiveness.
Nvidia has more than halved its list of approved Asian customers for advanced AI chips following stricter US export controls. The screening tightening affects Singapore, Malaysia, and Japan, with many neocloud providers removed.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission will convene the International Regulatory Conference 2026 on July 21–22 at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur, drawing global regulators and experts to discuss digital economy challenges and regulatory frameworks.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has praised Ant Group's decision to establish its inaugural Global Development Centre in Malaysia, interpreting the move as a vote of confidence in the country's digital infrastructure and political stability.