The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has urged ASEAN to embrace artificial intelligence and digital innovation in public services while maintaining a people-centred approach that addresses development disparities across member states.
Laos has officially retired paper identity cards and household registration books, replacing them with the LAeID digital identity application. The move streamlines access to government services and represents a significant step in the country's digital transformation agenda.
Malaysia's push to become an AI Nation by 2030 requires coordinated effort from government, industry, academia and the public, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said at the launch of AI Malaysia Bhd in Cyberjaya.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for Islamic preaching to evolve with modern technology and sound judgment, leveraging digital platforms to communicate faith messages more effectively to contemporary audiences.
Sultan Nazrin Shah has called for internationally adoptable governance standards for waqf institutions, citing underutilised assets and weak administration across the Islamic world. He also proposed a regional pilot initiative linking Malaysia, Indonesia and ASEAN countries.
Malaysia's palm oil milling sector is set to undergo significant modernisation through increased adoption of automation, artificial intelligence, and green technologies. The initiative aims to enhance productivity while meeting stringent international sustainability requirements.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has unveiled a strategic transformation roadmap for Malaysia's Immigration Department, positioning it as both an economic facilitator and national security guardian through digital innovation and institutional reform.
Malaysia is advancing its creative industry ambitions through a partnership between the Orange Economy Consortium and Cloudwise, a Beijing-based AI technology company, to develop AI-powered content creation tools and digital infrastructure.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned media organisations to adopt new technologies responsibly while safeguarding core journalistic values, ethics and national sovereignty against external ideological influence.
Malaysia's National Sports Day 2026 aims to mobilise over 5.3 million participants across district, state and national levels, integrating digital technology and artificial intelligence into sports development while building momentum for the 2027 SEA Games.
Vietnam has initiated a 100-day campaign to accelerate digital transformation across its political system, targeting bottlenecks in legal frameworks, infrastructure, and public services with strict accountability measures.
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation has delivered a Digital Maker Hub to Pondok Darul Furqan in Ipoh, equipping Islamic education institutions with technology resources to build digital talent ahead of Malaysia's 2030 AI aspirations.
Malaysia's Health Ministry will launch a controlled artificial intelligence pilot programme across selected public hospitals to evaluate effectiveness before nationwide rollout, as part of broader Smart Hospital transformation efforts.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has signalled Malaysia's intent to deepen ties with enterprise software giant SAP, positioning the partnership as central to the nation's digital modernisation agenda and talent development strategy.
Malaysia has reached 12 million MyDigital ID registrations as of June 30, with 114 federal government services and 19 state applications integrated into the single sign-on system, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid announced.
Malaysia's new ILTIZAM Act 2025 establishes a legal framework requiring all government agencies to improve efficiency, strengthen integrity, and embrace digital transformation. The law aims to gradually enhance Malaysia's Corruption Perceptions Index ranking.
Malaysia's Inland Revenue Board has extended its e-Invoice Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme through end-2027, allowing taxpayers to correct submission errors without penalties and claim accelerated tax incentives for digital infrastructure.
Malaysia's National Integrated Immigration System (MyNIISe) has processed 19.48 million QR code transactions at Johor's two main entry points as of June, with growing adoption across airports nationwide, reflecting digital transformation progress.
Malaysia's civil service has eliminated 116,405 reams of paper through a paperless initiative, generating RM1.99 million in savings. The achievement underscores the government's broader digital transformation strategy.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled Malaysia Digital 2030, a five-year national agenda designed to position Malaysia as an artificial intelligence nation and shift the country's role from technology consumer to domestic innovation developer.
Indonesia commits to reducing state-owned enterprises while protecting jobs, as Myanmar rebuilds religious sites and the Philippines reports security gains in southern Luzon. Vietnam launches a property registration system.