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Digital economy Malaysia

Budget 2027: RM5bil to expand Internet coverage, RM1bil for digital healthcare

MCMC said the allocations will expand Internet coverage in rural areas, improve healthcare connectivity and strengthen Malaysia’s digital ecosystem

500,000 AI-skilled worker gap looms as PEOPLElogy targets five million Malaysians for AI readiness by 2030

PEOPLElogy Berhad has launched National AI Readiness Week 2026 as part of a 36-month campaign to get 5 million Malaysians to declare their AI readiness by 2030, backed by RM3 million in upskilling scholarships

Malaysia risks falling short of full AI leadership by 2030 without stronger talent, innovation push, economists warn

Analysts say Malaysia can emerge as a regional AI adoption hub by 2030, but talent shortages, weak innovation ecosystems and policy challenges could hinder ambitions of becoming a fully developed AI economy

TEIZA, MASVERSE forge strategic partnership to advance Malaysia’s blockchain infrastructure

The collaboration will integrate Omnilayer and MasChain technologies to deliver secure, interoperable, and sovereign-grade blockchain solutions for government, finance, and enterprise use across Malaysia

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Influencer who recited Quran at Batu Caves accused of sexual misconduct in Netherlands

Abdellatif Ouisa has targeted recently converted, underage Muslim women, alleges Dutch publication

Duck and cover? FashionValet bought Vivy’s 30 Maple for RM95 mil in 2018

Purchase of Duck's holding company which appears to be owned wholly by Datin Vivy Yusof and husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar was made same year GLICs invested RM47 mil

Apad confirms inDrive licence revoked effective July 24, but company can appeal

Russian-based company can file appeal through the agency for the Transport Ministry's consideration

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