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MDEC has pledged unwavering support for Malaysia's Digital 2030 agenda, positioning the nation as a competitive AI hub. The agency aims to grow digital economy's GDP contribution from 25% to 30% through AI adoption and talent development.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Islamic preachers to adopt technology and discernment when spreading their message, arguing that digital tools can help disseminate teachings to wider populations more efficiently.
Malaysia's Plantation and Commodities Ministry is accelerating digital adoption, automation, and green solutions across the palm oil milling industry to enhance productivity, meet international sustainability standards, and reduce labour dependency.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called for Malaysia's Immigration Department to evolve beyond border control into an economic facilitator while bolstering national security through digital transformation and intelligence-driven enforcement.
Malaysia is accelerating its creative industry transformation through a strategic partnership between the Orange Economy Consortium and Cloudwise, a Beijing-based technology firm, to integrate artificial intelligence into content creation and digital commerce.
Malaysia's Digital Economy Corporation has equipped Pondok Darul Furqan with a Digital Maker Hub, part of a national effort to integrate technology into Islamic education and build digital talent for the nation's AI ambitions.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil announced the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission will review the radio industry landscape through a National Broadcasting Policy study to ensure the sector remains competitive and relevant in the digital age.
Malaysia's Health Ministry will test artificial intelligence technology at selected hospitals before expanding to other facilities, part of a broader Smart Hospitals initiative involving network upgrades and clinical automation.
Vietnam has launched a 100-day initiative to dismantle obstacles hindering digital transformation across its government system, with strict accountability measures and operational requirements for all participating agencies.
Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Minister Steven Sim has cautioned Malaysian businesses against viewing artificial intelligence purely as a cost-cutting mechanism, emphasising instead that AI should amplify human capacity while preserving investment in workforce development.
Malaysia's Ministry of Health has slashed patient waiting times at public clinics to under an hour through digital systems like CCMS and MySejahtera, with plans to expand nationwide by 2028.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged closer collaboration with global enterprise software firm SAP to accelerate Malaysia's digital transformation, boost sectoral efficiency, and cultivate technical talent among younger Malaysians.
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Malaysia has enacted the ILTIZAM Act to overhaul public service delivery through mandatory efficiency reforms, digital transformation, and strengthened integrity measures. Officials expect gradual improvements in the nation's Corruption Perceptions Index ranking.
Malaysia's Inland Revenue Board has launched MyInvois e-POS, a free digital point-of-sale system designed to help micro and small businesses transition to e-invoicing while maintaining operational simplicity and reducing digitalisation costs.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged Malaysia's commitment to strengthening cooperation with the Boao Forum for Asia across multiple strategic sectors including trade, investment, artificial intelligence, and energy transition.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has lauded Ant International's establishment of its Global Operations Centre in Kuala Lumpur, emphasizing job creation and strengthening local digital capabilities as Malaysia positions itself as a regional hub for technology and artificial intelligence.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled the Malaysia Digital 2030 action plan, positioning the nation to transition from technology consumer to homegrown innovator while strengthening resilience against global digital competition.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled Malaysia Digital 2030, an ambitious five-year action plan positioning the nation as a regional artificial intelligence and digital innovation leader rather than merely a consumer of foreign technology.