KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia commended the government’s efforts to boost foreign investment in high-tech and digital sectors.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Finance Ministry and the Digital Ministry to postpone and streamline all pending digital-related procurements.

PUTRAJAYA, April 30 — The Education Ministry (MOE) is actively implementing various important initiatives to reform the country’s education system, including restructuring the preschool system, the 2027 curriculum and curriculum interventions to address student dropout.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — MBSB Bank Bhd today announced the discontinuation of its e-wallet platform effective from May 31, 2024.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) will roll out a series of initiatives to deepen engagement with the industry and the broader digital innovation ecosystem.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — The upgrading of the MyStartup portal as a Single Window for Malaysia's startup ecosystem will position the country as a regional startup and digital hub, said Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb — Malaysia recorded total approved investments of RM329.5 billion in 2023 which is 23.0 per cent higher than in 2022, and is the highest approved investments in the country's history.

By Nas Norziela Nasbah SUBANG JAYA, Feb 7 — The state government is committed to improving young women’s standard of living by encouraging their involvement in digital entrepreneurship. To this end, state executive councillor for women empowerment Anfaal Saari said RM231,000 has been...

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 — Efforts to equip civil servants with digital knowledge must be prioritised to ensure success in the implementation of digitalisation initiatives in the civil service, said Congress of Union of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) president Datuk Dr Adnan Mat.

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 8 — The Digital Ministry was formed to lead the government’s digital transformation efforts so that the country does not fall behind and can compete efficiently, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 2 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said that the introduction of the Central Database Hub (Padu) system is in line with the country's digital transformation approach, ensuring that every government service will be enjoyed by the deserving recipients.

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 1 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today stressed that the people's concerns with the implementation of the National Digital Identity or Digital ID, such as personal and banking records being leaked and chips implanted into the body of individuals, are completely unfounded.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — The high-growth high-value (HGHV) initiative blueprint for technology and digital-based industries is expected to be launched in February 2024.

By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, Oct 29 — The Selangor Islamic Religious Council (Mais) and the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) introduced a digital teaching credential management system in conjunction with the Selangor State Certified Preachers Multaqa yesterday. Mais informed that the...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — Malaysia needs to focus on providing a workforce ecosystem with skills-based,  especially in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education in preparation for a digital technology-based career.

PETALING JAYA, Sept 25 — Malaysia has secured over RM37.4 billion in investment commitments in the digital technology sector as of August 2023, promising the creation of at least 15,895 high-value jobs, said Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

JAKARTA, Sept 7 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has suggested India’s phenomenal success in digital penetration to be shared to benefit all Asean member countries, especially in digital banking and finance as well as the rural area.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — Taiwan’s innovation and research capabilities, combined with Malaysia’s market advantages, have created a valuable synergy that will continue to evolve, thrive, and grow the economic and trade ties between countries.

LABUAN, Aug 21 — Industry players of financial technology (fintech) in the Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) must adhere to the Labuan Digital Banking Framework (guidelines) to ensure full compliance with the current operational prerequisites.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 — The Communications and Digital Ministry has called on the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the country to use local advertising platforms to market their products.