Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
Laos has formally introduced its LAeID digital identity application, rendering traditional paper identity cards and household registration books obsolete from July 18. The system consolidates personal documents on mobile phones, part of the country's broader digital government transformation.
Malaysia's Department of Waqf, Zakat and Haj is hosting a major two-day convention in Kuala Nerus to reshape how Islamic charitable institutions operate, incorporating digital technology and innovative financial tools to better serve Muslim communities.
Religious Affairs Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan has urged Baitulmal institutions to move beyond traditional aid distribution and evolve into wealth-generating platforms that create sustainable economic opportunities for Muslim communities.
Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo has stressed that Malaysia's ambition to become an AI Nation by 2030 demands collaboration beyond government, involving industry, academia, and the public through the newly launched AI Malaysia platform.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on waqf institutions and Islamic dakwah movements to modernise through technology while safeguarding faith, ethics, and cultural identity in an increasingly digitalised world.
Jumio, an AI-powered identity intelligence company, delivered robust Q2 2026 results fuelled by expanded digital ID acceptance across 60+ countries and new continuous fraud detection capabilities.
Malaysia's KEMAS kindergarten system will receive smartboards in all classrooms by end-2025, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid announced, marking a significant shift toward technology-enabled early childhood education.
Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has unveiled a comprehensive transformation strategy for the Immigration Department, positioning it as a dual engine for economic growth and national security rather than merely a border control authority.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil launched the Strategic Plan 2026-2030, prioritizing internet connectivity, creative content production, and information accuracy. The roadmap encompasses 94 programmes across four strategic thrusts supporting Malaysia's digital transformation.
Malaysia is leveraging artificial intelligence to transform its creative industry through a partnership between the Orange Economy Consortium and Cloudwise, aligning with the nation's 2030 development agenda.
Southeast Asian governments tackle mounting challenges from classroom shortages to transnational crime, while digital adoption accelerates across the region. Key developments span education reform, military cooperation, and enforcement against illegal trade.
Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has called for media to strike a careful balance between press freedom and ethical responsibility as artificial intelligence and digital technologies reshape journalism, warning that technology can be misused if not guided by strong ethical principles.
Malaysia's Digital Economy Corporation has installed a Digital Maker Hub at Pondok Darul Furqan in Ipoh, providing cutting-edge technology resources to Islamic education institutions as part of a broader drive to develop digital talent across all societal segments.
Malaysia's Health Ministry will test artificial intelligence technology at selected hospitals before wider rollout. The pilot aims to automate clinical tasks and upgrade digital infrastructure while maintaining patient care standards.
The Sarawak Media Conference 2026 will convene roughly 800 media professionals, academics, and policymakers to examine trust, governance, and digital transformation. The government-backed event will feature industry leaders and award ceremonies.
Malaysia's Inland Revenue Board has unveiled MyInvois e-POS, a complimentary digital point-of-sale system designed to help micro, small and medium enterprises navigate e-Invoice requirements without bearing additional technology costs.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has pledged closer collaboration with enterprise software giant SAP to accelerate Malaysia's digital transformation, boost sectoral efficiency, and cultivate a skilled technology workforce.
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Malaysia has reached 12 million MyDigital ID registrations as of June 30, with 114 government services now integrated into the digital identity system. The government is mandating all federal and state agencies to adopt the platform by 2025.
Malaysia's Human Resources Ministry has moved entirely to automated processing of foreign worker quota applications through the eQuota module, eliminating discretionary case-by-case approvals. The shift follows a Cabinet decision to consolidate foreign worker management.
Malaysia's civil service has eliminated 116,405 reams of paper and saved RM1.99 million by transitioning to digital systems for routine transactions, supporting the government's broader push toward an AI-driven economy by 2030.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim unveiled the Malaysia Digital 2030 action plan, a national blueprint designed to transform the country from a technology consumer into an indigenous innovation producer while strengthening data security and resilience.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has launched Malaysia Digital 2030 (MD2030), a transformative national action plan positioning the country as a digital innovation producer rather than consumer, with targets including 30% digital economy contribution to GDP and 500,000 new high-value digital jobs.
Malaysia's Cabinet has endorsed a hybrid work framework for the public service starting August 1, allowing civil servants two days working remotely and three days at office facilities, whilst maintaining essential service delivery.
Malaysia and Cambodia have begun substantive discussions on implementing their newly signed Memorandum of Understanding on Information and Media Development, with both nations pledging to strengthen cooperation across digital transformation and media integrity initiatives.