Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
Malaysia's digital economy is progressing toward a 30% share of GDP by 2030, with Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo crediting the National AI Action Plan and Malaysia Digital 2030 as key drivers of growth.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has committed to tackling deceptive subscription services and misleading promotional offers, positioning consumer protection as central to managing the ongoing cost-of-living crisis affecting British households.
Global artists are resisting record label partnerships with AI companies that aim to train models on their music without explicit permission. Madonna, SZA and others demand financial guarantees and control over their likenesses before agreeing to participate.
Malaysia and Cambodia have pledged to intensify cooperation in digital economy, artificial intelligence, halal industries, and cross-border crime prevention during a bilateral meeting in Kuala Lumpur.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has called for digital safety awareness programmes to be extended beyond urban centres to FELDA settlements and rural areas, arguing these communities deserve equal access to internet safety education and digital economy opportunities.
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation has pledged full backing for the nation's ambitious AI Nation 2030 vision, aiming to grow digital economy's GDP contribution from 25 to 30 per cent through domestic innovation and industry transformation.
Malaysia's Senate has endorsed the Competition (Amendment) Bill 2026, granting the Malaysia Competition Commission enhanced powers to tackle cartels, monopolies, and anti-competitive practices in the digital economy that fuel rising living costs.
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation has moved to revoke the Malaysia Digital status of NSO Malaysia Sdn Bhd, the operator of Network School in Johor, following the Iskandar Puteri City Council's decision to cancel its business licence.
The Dewan Rakyat has approved the MCMC Amendment Bill 2026, boosting the communications regulator's procurement authority from RM5 million to RM50 million and clarifying appointment procedures to prevent political conflicts of interest.