Mosti earmarks Budget 2027 funding for semiconductors and startups
The ministry’s RM1.29 billion allocation includes RM41 million for a roadmap targeting 5,500 active startups and 5,000 skilled job opportunities.
Tech & Digital Economy
Technology companies, digital services, data centres, fintech and start-ups.
Government reviews data centres’ electricity and water requirements
The Energy Commission is examining electricity needs because the capacity sought by data centres exceeds their consumption, the deputy minister said.
MyDigital ID denies using third-party blockchain technology
The company said registrations cover 83% of Malaysia’s digitally active population, linking over 14 million Malaysians to digital services.
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.
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.
