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Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet has called on ASEAN to leverage artificial intelligence and digital innovation to strengthen public services while ensuring inclusive, sustainable adoption across the region's diverse economies.
Malaysia's digital advancement hinges on secure infrastructure, trustworthy governance and human-centred AI deployment, stakeholders told the International Regulatory Conference 2026 in Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysia's Department of Waqf, Zakat and Haj convened the sixth National Baitulmal Convention 2026 in Kuala Nerus, gathering 400 participants to examine how Islamic social finance institutions can leverage technology and innovation to strengthen economic empowerment of Muslim communities nationwide.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for Malaysia to embrace artificial intelligence while safeguarding religious values, culture and national identity, cautioning that rapid technological change could erode the foundation of a MADANI nation.
Malaysia's Religious Affairs Minister has urged Baitulmal institutions to evolve beyond traditional aid distribution into wealth-creating agencies that generate sustainable economic opportunities for Muslim communities through digital innovation and Islamic finance.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for Islamic preaching to harness modern technology and prudent judgment in the digital age, emphasising the need to communicate faith-based messages to wider populations more efficiently.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on Islamic waqf institutions and dakwah movements to adopt modern technologies including AI and digitalisation, while maintaining strong moral and spiritual foundations to prevent erosion of societal values.
Kelantan's Department of National Unity and Integration is leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance teaching methods in kindergartens and childcare centres, with educators competing to develop AI-powered learning materials.
Malaysia's employers federation is pushing companies to implement stricter verification procedures and maintain human judgment in hiring as artificial intelligence reshapes recruitment practices and fraud risks escalate.
Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called for the Immigration Department to evolve beyond border control into an economic facilitator while strengthening security through digital innovation and integrity.
Malaysia's Orange Economy Consortium has partnered with Beijing-based Cloudwise Technology to harness artificial intelligence in creative content development, positioning the nation as a regional digital creative hub by 2030.
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation has established a Digital Maker Hub at Pondok Darul Furqan in Ipoh, equipping Islamic schools with technology resources to develop digital talent aligned with Malaysia's AI Nation 2030 ambitions.
Malaysia's Communications Ministry is ordering a comprehensive review of the radio industry through the MCMC, aiming to modernise the broadcasting landscape and ensure local stations remain competitive in the digital age.
Malaysia's Health Ministry will test artificial intelligence at selected hospitals to evaluate effectiveness before rolling out nationwide. The initiative aims to transform government facilities into Smart Hospitals while ensuring patient care remains uninterrupted.
The Sarawak Media Conference 2026 will attract approximately 800 participants to examine media trust, governance, and digital transformation challenges, with keynote speakers from Malaysia's media and technology sectors.
Vietnam has initiated a 100-day action plan to dismantle barriers slowing digital transformation across its government apparatus, with deliverables due by end-November and weekly progress monitoring.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed the importance of pairing technological advancement with robust moral values and integrity, warning that unchecked intelligence without ethics risks societal damage.
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Malaysia's health ministry has deployed cloud-based clinical management systems across public clinics, cutting patient waiting times to under an hour for the majority. The digitalisation push aims to expand to nearly 3,000 facilities by 2028.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has signalled Malaysia's intention to deepen ties with enterprise software giant SAP, emphasizing how strategic technology partnerships can propel the nation's digital economy and nurture a generation of digitally-capable workers.
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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced that 12 million Malaysians have registered for MyDigital ID as of June 30, with 114 government services now integrated. The government is accelerating adoption of the digital identity system across federal and state levels.
Malaysia's Inland Revenue Board has rolled out MyInvois e-POS, a free digital point-of-sale system designed to help SMEs transition to e-invoicing without disrupting operations or straining budgets.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that Malaysia and Singapore plan to jointly launch a new digital immigration system and extra border lanes by January 2025 to reduce congestion and streamline clearance procedures.
Bangsa Johor KEMAS Kindergarten has become Malaysia's first community kindergarten to integrate English-medium instruction with digital learning, backed by a RM3.6 million Johor Government investment.
Malaysia's civil service has saved RM1.99 million through a paperless initiative that eliminated 116,405 reams of paper. The achievement reflects government efforts to accelerate digitalisation and develop AI capabilities under the Malaysia Digital 2030 framework.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled Malaysia Digital 2030, a comprehensive five-year action plan designed to position the nation as a regional artificial intelligence and digital innovation leader, moving beyond reliance on foreign technology.