KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — Investments in the digital content sector in Malaysia surged to RM1.6 billion last year from RM550 million in 2022 through the Digital Malaysia initiative by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC).

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — The Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill 2024, which aims to increase penalties from RM300,000 to RM1 million for offences committed by data controllers or processors who violate personal data protection principles, was tabled for its first reading at the Dewan Rakyat today.

SUBANG JAYA, July 9 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil will hold a meeting with Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo and Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said tomorrow to discuss cyberbullying issues.

TAIPING, July 8 — The Digital Ministry has provided assurances that amendments to the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (Act 709) will not affect the government's efforts to create a new act to combat fraud in the online domain or platforms.

PUTRAJAYA, July 4 — The Cabinet has approved the proposed amendments to the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (Act 709), which are expected to be tabled in the current Parliament session, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — Government and industry collaboration through dialogue, discussions, and the exchange of opinions is crucial in strengthening cyber security and curbing cybercrime in Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — The government is considering creating a unique model of Ombudsman Malaysia that combines the Public Complaints Bureau and the Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC), the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 — The government is confident Malaysia can surpass the digital gross domestic product target of 25.5 per cent by 2025 by expanding 5G beyond telecommunications, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

SUBANG JAYA, June 25 — The digital economy is projected to contribute 25.5 per cent to the gross domestic product by the end of next year, up from the current 23 per cent, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

PUTRAJAYA, June 6 — Malaysia plans to present at least 40 5G private network use cases in sectors such as manufacturing, oil and gas, logistics, healthcare, and plantation ahead of its 2025 Asean chairmanship.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — Malaysia is strategically positioned to capitalise on the artificial intelligence (AI) boom and emerge as Asean's premier data centre hub, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

SUBANG JAYA, May 22 — Malaysia values its strategic collaboration with the United Kingdom (UK), particularly in digital initiatives, as they pave the way for potential advancements in the digital economy for both nations.

GEORGE TOWN, May 20 — The Digital Ministry will discuss with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission a new policy for the 5G private network rollout to encourage industry adoption of the technology.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 — The newly appointed board of directors of Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) will meet on Tuesday to look into the due diligence report on the 5G share sale agreement (SSA), before making recommendations for the second 5G network, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

GEORGE TOWN, April 25 — The government is moving closer to implementing a dual 5G network with the announcement of new Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) board members, according to Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — In the first quarter of this year, the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) awarded 193 companies the Malaysia Digital Status.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — Malaysia’s video gaming industry is projected to hit US$649 million (US$1=RM4.78) in revenue in 2024 after registering significant growth in recent times, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — Digitalisation is no longer an option but a necessity for retail businesses to thrive in today’s world, with data analytics and personalisation the key tools for them, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

KUALA KUBU BAHARU, April 13 — The Pakatan Harapan’s (Harapan) candidate for the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election is still being discussed, said DAP national deputy chairman Gobind Singh Deo.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 — The Pakatan Harapan (Harapan) leadership will meet tomorrow to finalise its candidate for the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election on May 11.