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Malaysia's Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has urged parents to monitor their children's interactions with artificial intelligence systems, warning that AI should never replace human relationships despite its usefulness.
Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Chang Lih Kang says Malaysia's expanding high-tech sector is generating strong demand for STEM graduates, with job openings outpacing available talent. The government is investing heavily to build a skilled workforce pipeline.
Universiti Malaysia Perlis is graduating almost 2,000 students yearly into the electrical and electronics sectors, underpinning the nation's push to become a global semiconductor powerhouse.
Malaysia's drone registrations have reached 250,000 units across personal, agricultural, and commercial applications. The government is finalising a comprehensive Low Altitude Economy regulatory framework expected to launch by December, with public consultation beginning in August.
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.
Malaysia's RM43.62mil Corporate Registry System has sparked serious concerns about digital governance. Nearly a month of persistent failures disrupting business operations nationwide has exposed critical weaknesses in project planning and risk management.
A new study shows 98% of Malaysians frequently use digital services, positioning the country as digitally advanced. However, rising security concerns about fraud, data theft, and AI-driven cyberattacks reveal a growing vulnerability gap.
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.
Nvidia has more than halved its list of approved Asian customers for advanced AI chips, affecting companies in Singapore, Malaysia, and Japan. The move reflects stricter US export controls aimed at preventing technology from reaching China.
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.
Malaysia's communications regulator will convene industry and government leaders from across the globe in late July to deliberate on pressing digital governance challenges as countries navigate the regulatory complexities of an increasingly connected world.
Malaysia's National Digital Network (Jendela) programme has exceeded all performance benchmarks, extending fibre optic coverage to 9.94 million premises across the country, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil announced.