Government plans E-Commerce Bill for overseas online platforms
The proposed law aims to increase accountability among online marketplaces and sellers, although no tabling date was given.
Tech & Digital Economy
Technology companies, digital services, data centres, fintech and start-ups.
Digital Ministry funds 100,000 Coursera licences for Malaysians
The Global Learning Pass offers access to more than 16,000 courses and professional certification programmes through Rakyat Digital.
Digital Ministry to update AI training as new risks emerge
AI Malaysia Bhd is reviewing security threats through its AI Safe initiative, while the ministry develops a structure to support wider AI skills training.
CelcomDigi launches campus programme for digital talent
Four universities are participating, with spaces at CelcomDigi Tower and CelcomDigi Hub able to accommodate up to 300 students.
Malaysia trains 21,391 semiconductor talents by June 2026
Training supports a government target of 60,000 highly skilled semiconductor workers by 2030, alongside efforts to expand local chip design capabilities.
Financial sector prevents RM1.9 billion in attempted fraud in first half of 2026
Selected banks will test an industry-wide fraud alert capability during the first half of 2027 before a broader rollout.
Malaysia weighs copyright opt-out for AI training
MyIPO says its copyright review also examines ownership of AI-generated content and limits on works accessed for data mining.
U Mobile reaches 90% 5G population coverage ahead of target
The network reached the milestone nine months early, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said.
OCK plans Phu Quoc telecom project with JTOWER and Sun Group
The project’s initial phase requires about RM2 million, while the investment period will extend over 20 years.
AI-related startups account for about 60% to 70% of Cradle Fund applications
Investors are scrutinising technology and founders’ industry expertise as more startups position themselves around AI, conference panellists said.
