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British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to tackle deceptive subscription services and fraudulent discount schemes, announcing new consumer protection measures aimed at easing financial strain on households during the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
Malaysia's government says low prices on e-commerce platforms cannot be automatically deemed predatory without thorough investigation. A new E-Commerce Act is being drafted to balance consumer benefits, MSME protection, and fair competition.
Malaysia's Orange Economy Consortium and National TVET Council are launching a six-month AI-driven micro film training programme to develop creative talent capable of producing internationally competitive content while preserving cultural values.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia and Cambodia are strengthening strategic cooperation across digital economy, AI, halal industry, and food security during a bilateral visit.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has called for the Safe Internet Campaign to reach rural areas and FELDA settlements, arguing that digital literacy and e-commerce training should not be confined to urban centres.
Malaysia's hotel industry is calling on the government to establish clear regulations for short-term rental accommodation providers, citing unfair competition from unlicensed operators and regulatory gaps that have persisted for 15 years.
MDEC has pledged full backing for Malaysia's Digital 2030 agenda, aiming to elevate the nation's digital economy contribution to GDP from 25% to 30% and establish Malaysia as a trusted, globally competitive AI leader by 2030.
Malaysia's push to become an AI Nation by 2030 requires coordinated effort spanning government, industry, academia and public sectors, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said after launching AI Malaysia Bhd today.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has positioned ASEAN as the Philippines' anchor of stability, emphasising the bloc's capacity to shield member states from geopolitical upheaval while advancing shared prosperity through joint initiatives on food security, digital economy, and energy infrastructure.
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation has moved to strip NSO Malaysia of its Malaysia Digital status after the Iskandar Puteri City Council revoked the Network School operator's business licence for regulatory non-compliance.
The Dewan Rakyat has passed the MCMC (Amendment) Bill 2026 to enhance the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission's regulatory capacity and institutional independence in overseeing the country's digital communications sector.
Malaysia's Inland Revenue Board has opened a special voluntary disclosure programme for e-Invoice submissions until December 31, 2027, allowing taxpayers to update records without facing penalties. The move aims to support business digitalisation and ease compliance costs for MSMEs.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Ant Group's decision to open its first Global Development Centre in Malaysia demonstrates international confidence in the country's digital policies and political stability.