The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
Malaysia's government will not rush to label low e-commerce prices as predatory, a senior senator said, stressing that determining unfair competition requires thorough analysis of market data and evidence.
Malaysia and Cambodia have pledged to deepen cooperation in digital economy, artificial intelligence, halal industry and food security, with bilateral talks centred on regional stability and ASEAN Vision 2045.
Southeast Asia faces mounting environmental and economic challenges this week, with Indonesia tackling waste management amid severe drought warnings, while the Philippines opens IT investment doors and Thailand grapples with creator economy vulnerabilities.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has urged the expansion of digital safety awareness campaigns into rural areas and FELDA settlements, arguing that such initiatives should not remain confined to urban centres.
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation has pledged its full backing for the Malaysia Digital 2030 agenda, aiming to establish the nation as a globally competitive AI leader by the end of the decade.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has positioned ASEAN as the Philippines' anchor of stability, highlighting concrete achievements from Manila's 2026 chairmanship including emergency rice reserves and a digital economy framework.
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation has initiated proceedings to revoke the Malaysia Digital status of NSO Malaysia Sdn Bhd, which operates Network School in Forest City. The action follows the Iskandar Puteri City Council's decision to cancel the operator's business licence over regulatory non-compliance.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed the MADANI Government's commitment to strengthening religious and pondok schools across Malaysia, pledging improved support contingent on economic stability and national health.
Malaysia's Parliament has passed the MCMC Amendment Bill 2026, enhancing the communications regulator's operational independence and raising contract approval limits from RM5 million to RM50 million to reflect current market conditions.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has highlighted Ant Group's decision to open its first Global Development Centre in Malaysia as evidence of strengthening investor confidence in the country's digital policies and political climate.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has characterised Ant Group's decision to establish its first Global Development Centre in Malaysia as evidence of mounting international investor confidence in the country's digital infrastructure and political resilience.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysia to rapidly upskill its workforce for the artificial intelligence era, emphasising that technological change demands swift adaptation of education systems and new regulatory frameworks.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled the Malaysia Digital 2030 Action Plan, a five-year national blueprint designed to transform Malaysia from a technology consumer into an innovation hub while safeguarding digital sovereignty and preparing citizens for an AI-driven economy.