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Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has cautioned parents to monitor children's interactions with artificial intelligence systems, warning that AI should never replace human relationships despite its utility for information retrieval.
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.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced a government initiative providing free three-month access to leading AI software for Malaysians aged 18 to 30 who complete AI training courses through the Rakyat Digital platform.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has warned Malaysians against pursuing technological advancement without ethical foundations, emphasizing the need to balance innovation with moral responsibility in the digital age.
Malaysian software developers are crafting custom applications to solve real-world problems faced by their wives, transforming household frustrations into innovative digital solutions that have captured public attention.
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.
Malaysia's government will approve data centre projects only after confirming sufficient energy and water reserves exist beyond domestic and industrial needs, Deputy Minister Sim Tze Tzin told parliament, as the country pursues its semiconductor strategy.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission will convene regulators, industry leaders and experts on July 21–22 to discuss digital economy challenges, emerging technologies, data privacy and content moderation under the theme 'Shaping the Next Digital Era.'
Malaysian banks and development financial institutions are rapidly integrating artificial intelligence into operations, yet only a quarter trust AI outputs enough to rely on them for major business decisions, according to a new AICB report.
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.
Malaysia is finalising an AI Governance Bill designed to work alongside existing cybersecurity and data protection laws, with PM Anwar emphasising the need for comprehensive digital regulations.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysia to accelerate efforts in preparing its workforce for the artificial intelligence era, emphasising the need for rapid educational reforms and stronger talent development programmes.