Lab addresses growing need to manage, analyse data effectively, facilitate investigations, says Gobind

A commission will also be set up to handle issues like face recognition fraud — Gobind

Roadmap lays out whole-of-nation approach in digital transformation journey

Cooperation between YTL AI Labs, UM sees AI trained on local language, data to understand Malaysian culture, context, daily realities

Roadmap to protect nation’s digital transformation, boost info protection and governance

Investors see us as a regional tech hub, Gobind tells Parliament

PUTRAJAYA, July 30 — Malaysia has secured RM2.97 billion in confirmed digital investments from leading Chinese technology players, paving the way for the creation of over 6,800 high-value digital jobs nationwide, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — Malaysia is strengthening its position as Southeast Asia’s most comprehensive game development ecosystem via closer collaboration with PlayStation Studios Malaysia, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — The data centre framework to be developed by the Digital Ministry through the Data Centre Task Force (DCTF) will ensure data centre development policy and implementation are holistically coordinated.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 — A framework for sustainable data centres is expected to be introduced this October, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — The Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec) has officially launched the 2025 edition of its Selangor Twin Accelerator Programme, a dual-track initiative aimed at scaling Malaysia’s most promising startups and SMEs across deep tech and consumer-focused industries.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — The Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec) has officially launched the 2025 edition of its Selangor Twin Accelerator Programme, a dual-track initiative aimed at scaling Malaysia’s most promising startups and SMEs across deep tech and consumer-focused industries.

PUTRAJAYA, July 8 — The Rakyat Digital initiative, led by the Digital Ministry through MyDIGITAL Corporation, is launching a comprehensive effort to enhance the digital literacy of Malaysians by offering various online courses at no cost.

By Yasmin Ramlan  KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo has lauded the Selangor government for its proactive role in spearheading Malaysia’s semiconductor and digital transformation, describing the state as an important force in driving the country’s industrial future. He...

By Yasmin Ramlan  KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — The government is expected to table legislation for a national artificial intelligence (AI) regulatory framework by the second half of next year, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. He said the relevant report and recommendations are currently...

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — Condolences and heartfelt tributes poured in following the passing of former MIC president Datuk Seri G.

PUTRAJAYA, June 3 — The Digital Ministry will introduce a Data Digitalisation Policy next month to support the enforcement of the Data Sharing Act 2025.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — A full report outlining Malaysia’s proposed regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to be completed by the end of June, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

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.

By Yasmin Ramlan KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — The government has launched AI Malaysia (AIM) to accelerate the country’s development and adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) through ethical, inclusive, and collaborative approaches. Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said the launch marks a major...