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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has pledged to equip all KEMAS kindergarten classes with smartboards by end-2025, part of broader digitalisation efforts introducing AI tools and Quranic learning to early childhood education.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged closer cooperation with global software giant SAP to drive Malaysia's digital modernisation, boost sectoral efficiency, and nurture a skilled workforce for the future economy.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced that 12 million Malaysians have registered for MyDigital ID as of June 30, with 114 government services now integrated into the single sign-on platform.
Malaysia and Cambodia held talks in Brunei to advance implementation of their newly signed Memorandum of Understanding on Information and Media Development Cooperation, focusing on digital transformation and media integrity.
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Malaysia's National Journalists' Day celebration concluded successfully in Penang, drawing nearly 1,000 media practitioners from Malaysia and ASEAN nations. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced additional welfare funding and reinforced digital transformation support for the media industry.
Indonesia is preparing to integrate artificial intelligence into major government programmes, including its $15 billion free-meal scheme, with the aim of boosting GDP growth by 12% by 2030. The move reflects Jakarta's strategy to compete regionally in AI adoption.
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Malaysia's Health Ministry is accelerating development of a digital medical certificate system to combat organised fake sick leave syndicates, following arrests linked to the 'holiday master' website operation.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged to expand the Media Innovation Fund, which has already distributed RM24.57 million to 72 media companies since its launch last year.
Malaysia's Inland Revenue Board reports that 52,540 taxpayers have voluntarily declared RM4.07 billion in income through the e-Invoicing system since its August 2024 launch, demonstrating growing tax compliance.
Malaysia's journalism sector convenes in Penang for HAWANA 2026, with industry leaders addressing the profession's future as artificial intelligence and digital disruption reshape news delivery and consumption patterns.
Japan's updated Free and Open Indo-Pacific framework, unveiled in May, directly supports Malaysia's aspirations to establish itself as a premier regional digital and technology hub, according to Japanese Ambassador Noriyuki Shikata.
A PwC study reveals artificial intelligence is bifurcating the global labour market, with companies that use AI to amplify human expertise pulling far ahead of those focused solely on automation and cost reduction.
Malaysia's Director-General of Broadcasting Ashwad Ismail has urged journalists to develop AI competencies to remain competitive, warning that media practitioners who fail to adapt risk being supplanted by those who master the technology.
A McKinsey report suggests Hungary could gain €15 billion in productivity improvements by 2030 through wider AI adoption, though executives warn of implementation complexities and competitive pressures from wealthier nations.