Bloc's move to strengthen its digital economy framework is timely, says expert

Tengku Zafrul says Malaysia will bring up matter at regional economic ministers’ meeting next month

PUTRAJAYA, July 15 — The Digital Ministry today launched a national public survey via the Rakyat Digital portal to gather feedback on the country’s digital initiatives and transformation efforts.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 — The United States has emphasised cyber security as a key area of cooperation with Asean, highlighting the strong shared commitment among member countries to tackle cyber threats and safeguard the region’s rapidly expanding digital economy.

By Muhammad Rey Hazriell SHAH ALAM, June 29 — Selangor continues to expand its economic and cultural outreach on the international stage through its official participation in the Malaysia Fair Osaka 2025 at Lalaport Expocity in Japan. The three-day programme, which ends today, marks the first...

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — The Digital Ministry is targeting at least 100 cybersecurity experts to be accredited as Certified Chief Information Security Officers (C-CISO) by year end, said minister Gobind Singh Deo.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Malaysia has a digital investment pipeline of RM59.1 billion as of April, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, May 5 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Malaysians, especially youth, to master artificial intelligence (AI) while ensuring the development and application of these tools are rooted in national values, cultural identity, and historical...

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, April 21 — In the wake of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s high-profile state visit, Malaysia has strategically reaffirmed its multilateral approach to economic diplomacy, carefully balancing its deepening ties with China while maintaining partnerships with other...

KUALA LUMPUR, April  18 — Malaysia, as this year’s Asean chair, is committed to ensuring that the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (Defa) can be implemented in the near future, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

PUTRAJAYA, April 17 — Malaysia and China have agreed to promote and develop the digital economies of both countries while also strengthening cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 — Malaysia and China have signed several memoranda of understanding (MOUs) that will potentially enhance trade in services and industrial cooperation, and significantly boost economic linkages.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — Malaysia must expedite the exploration and application of artificial intelligence (AI) by fostering innovation and adopting a comprehensive, cross-ministerial approach.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — The Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint (RTEDM), monitored by the National Council of Digital Economy and Fourth Industrial Revolution (MED4IR), outlines initiatives to promote the development and adoption of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain, said the Digital Ministry.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 — Malaysia's e-commerce income grew by four per cent to RM918.2 billion in the first nine months of 2024, with the highest surge recorded in the second quarter (2Q), amounting to RM309.8 billion, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 — Malaysia’s digital economy is poised to reach US$31 billion (RM138.4 billion) in gross merchandise value (GMV) this year, an increase of 16 per cent from last year.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — Malaysia is on track to capture a significant portion of the global digital market as the local digital economy is set to contribute 25.5 per cent to the gross domestic product (GDP) by the end of 2025, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — As Malaysia continues to attract investors, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo is confident that the digital economy will meet, or even exceed, the projected 25.5 per cent contribution to Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) by the end of 2025.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 — Malaysia will ensure robust digital economic growth across the 10 Asean member states as it takes up chairmanship next year, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

By Yasmin Ramlan PETALING JAYA, Aug 19 – The 5th PJ Startup Festival has successfully drawn a diverse crowd, with its engaging discussions on critical topics such as the digital economy and artificial intelligence. Kampung Tunku assemblyman Lim Yi Wei said this reflects a growing interest in...