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Malaysia has appointed NADI Advisory Panel chairmen for 18 parliamentary constituencies across Kedah and Perlis, reinforcing the government's commitment to digital inclusion and community empowerment through 98 operating centres.
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Telekom Malaysia has committed RM500,000 to Tabung Kasih@HAWANA, a welfare fund supporting media practitioners. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil urged other corporations to follow suit as the media industry faces mounting financial pressures.
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Malaysia's media sector has embraced the government's RM1 million boost to the Tabung Kasih@HAWANA welfare fund and renewal of the Media Innovation Fund, signalling commitment to supporting both practitioner welfare and technological advancement.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed the government to sustaining and expanding the Media Innovation Fund, which has already distributed RM24.57 million to 72 media companies since its inception.
Malaysia's e-invoicing system has triggered declarations of RM4.07 billion in previously unreported income from 52,540 taxpayers since its August 2024 launch, as LHDN employs data analytics to close tax compliance gaps.
Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof has underscored the importance of data analytics and artificial intelligence in achieving the 13th Malaysia Plan's objectives, calling for enhanced collaboration across government and private sectors.
A senior Federal Court judge has warned that Malaysia's evidence laws are falling behind the rapid pace of digital innovation, urging lawmakers to update legislation that governs how courts assess electronic communications, digital records, and complex forensic evidence in litigation.
A McKinsey analysis suggests Hungary could gain €15 billion in productivity gains through artificial intelligence adoption by 2030, though executives warn the country risks lagging behind if deployment efforts falter.