![NAIO engages stakeholders to shape Malaysia's AI landscape NAIO engages stakeholders to shape Malaysia's AI landscape](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739521957_tbministryofdigita.jpg)
NAIO engages stakeholders to shape Malaysia's AI landscape
NAIO has identified a diverse group of experts and community representatives to contribute to these Working Groups.
Fri Feb 14 2025
![MDEC partners Ascent, CCV to boost Malaysia's digital hub status MDEC partners Ascent, CCV to boost Malaysia's digital hub status](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61698817686_MDEC.jpg)
MDEC partners Ascent, CCV to boost Malaysia's digital hub status
MDEC said the signing of two MoUs with Ascent and CCV marks a significant milestone in its efforts to strengthen Malaysia's digital economy.
Wed Oct 30 2024
![SDEC 2024: Leading Malaysia’s digital transformation SDEC 2024: Leading Malaysia’s digital transformation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51727239943_YongKaiPing.jpg)
SDEC 2024: Leading Malaysia’s digital transformation
The Selangor Smart City & Digital Economy Convention (SDEC) 2024 is set to play a major role in advancing Malaysias digital transformation, taking place from 16th to 19th October 2024 at the KLCC.
Wed Sep 25 2024
![Malaysia expects greater trade growth with India following PM's official visit to India Malaysia expects greater trade growth with India following PM's official visit to India](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718858816_Zafrul.jpg)
Malaysia expects greater trade growth with India following PM's official visit to India
Tengku Zafrul said the cooperation covers investment, trade, manufacturing, semiconductors, the digital economy, and food security.
Thu Aug 22 2024
![Why financial inclusion is the key to a thriving digital economy Why financial inclusion is the key to a thriving digital economy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81722340937_unbanked.jpg)
Why financial inclusion is the key to a thriving digital economy
1.4 billion people lack access to financial resources, highlighting a significant gap in financial inclusion in developing economies.
Sat Aug 03 2024
![Malaysia-UK collaboration paves way for digital economy advancements - Gobind Malaysia-UK collaboration paves way for digital economy advancements - Gobind](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61714723231_GobindSinghDeojpg.jpg)
Malaysia-UK collaboration paves way for digital economy advancements - Gobind
The collaboration paves the way for potential advancements in the digital economy for both nations.
Wed May 22 2024
![Malaysia, South Korea resume free trade agreement - MITI Malaysia, South Korea resume free trade agreement - MITI](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/71648249113_TBhandshake.jpg)
Malaysia, South Korea resume free trade agreement - MITI
The MKFTA is expected to cover the digital economy, the green economy, supply chain and bio-economy.
Tue Mar 26 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Quantum Sovereignty: Is Malaysia prepared? [COLUMNIST] Quantum Sovereignty: Is Malaysia prepared?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/81690524778_quantumtech.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Quantum Sovereignty: Is Malaysia prepared?
As the speed of the technological process has been accelerating exponentially, quantum computers might be here faster than we think.
Fri Feb 09 2024
![Govt allocates RM28 mln to develop MyStartUp platform - PM Govt allocates RM28 mln to develop MyStartUp platform - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61697186333_Belanjawan.jpg)
Govt allocates RM28 mln to develop MyStartUp platform - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the move is in line with decisions made by the Digital Economy Council and the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Fri Oct 13 2023
Ibrahim Sani’s Notepad: WCIT IDECS 2023 driving tech conversations
The WCIT 2023 and IDECS 2023, prominent global events, ignite tech discussions and innovations at the 27th World Congress on Innovation & Technology and the 6th International Digital Economy Conference Sarawak. Full episode tonight on #NotepadWithIbrahimSani.
Mon Oct 09 2023
![Follow-ups to identify investments from PM's visit to US Follow-ups to identify investments from PM's visit to US](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71695729675_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
Follow-ups to identify investments from PM's visit to US
Fahmi Fadzil said the focus of his ministry is on digital economy which has tremendous potential.
Tue Sep 26 2023
![SABC 2023: Promoting ASEAN as a unified investment destination SABC 2023: Promoting ASEAN as a unified investment destination](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41692853088_TBSABC.jpg)
SABC 2023: Promoting ASEAN as a unified investment destination
SABC 2023 is set to take place from 19-22 October, under the theme "Selangor, Epicentre of ASEAN: Leveraging Diversity, Catalysing Opportunity, Creating Prosperity"
Thu Aug 24 2023
![Ipoh-Dalian friendship city to benefit economy, investment in Perak Ipoh-Dalian friendship city to benefit economy, investment in Perak](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/71682657181_Bandarrayapersahab.jpg)
Ipoh-Dalian friendship city to benefit economy, investment in Perak
Datuk Rumaizi Baharin said the investment proposals would focus on the digital economy sector, education as well as tourism and the region.
Fri Apr 28 2023
![First Syawal announcement: Muslims reminded to refer to official sources First Syawal announcement: Muslims reminded to refer to official sources](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/61681087027_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
First Syawal announcement: Muslims reminded to refer to official sources
Fahmi Fadzil advised the people against being easily taken in by statements and information published on social media.
Mon Apr 10 2023
![InvestKL targets more than RM2 bil worth of investments for 2023 InvestKL targets more than RM2 bil worth of investments for 2023](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/41678947765_investkl.jpg)
InvestKL targets more than RM2 bil worth of investments for 2023
InvestKL aims to secure more than RM2 billion worth of high-impact and high-value investments in 2023, specifically in the digital economy, ideation and innovation sectors.
Thu Mar 16 2023
![US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste? US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51733387237_DonaldTrump.jpg)
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025
![Hollywood boosts female leads but lags in people of color, report finds Hollywood boosts female leads but lags in people of color, report finds](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739340361_TBCYNTHIA.jpg)
Hollywood boosts female leads but lags in people of color, report finds
Out of the top 100 movies in 2024, more than half featured a story centered on a female actor as a lead or co-lead.
Sat Feb 15 2025
![Tesla robotaxis by June? Musk turns to Texas for hands-off regulation Tesla robotaxis by June? Musk turns to Texas for hands-off regulation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739271639_robotaxi.jpg)
Tesla robotaxis by June? Musk turns to Texas for hands-off regulation
Nothing in Texas law would stop Tesla from launching a robotaxi service.
Sat Feb 15 2025
![Is AI making us stupider? Maybe, according to one of the world’s biggest AI companies Is AI making us stupider? Maybe, according to one of the world’s biggest AI companies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71685685308_TBartificialintelli.jpg)
Is AI making us stupider? Maybe, according to one of the world’s biggest AI companies
AI should be used as a tool to enhance, not replace, critical thinking.
Sat Feb 15 2025
![Cyber threat: Don’t talk to strangers, no longer relevant? Cyber threat: Don’t talk to strangers, no longer relevant?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739421740_CyberThreat.jpg)
Cyber threat: Don’t talk to strangers, no longer relevant?
Today, children in the digital age can interact with anyone online, exposing them to various security risks.
Sat Feb 15 2025
![What is Trump doing - and not doing - to tackle the US debt? What is Trump doing - and not doing - to tackle the US debt?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/51738318245_Trump.jpg)
What is Trump doing - and not doing - to tackle the US debt?
The US has run budget deficits every year since 2001, spending more than it collects and steadily increasing its debt.
Sat Feb 15 2025
![DeepSeek: how China’s embrace of open-source AI caused a geopolitical earthquake DeepSeek: how China’s embrace of open-source AI caused a geopolitical earthquake](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71738907294_TBDeepseek.jpg)
DeepSeek: how China’s embrace of open-source AI caused a geopolitical earthquake
DeepSeek's rise embodies the govts push for open-source collaboration while remaining deeply embedded within a state-guided AI ecosystem.
Sat Feb 15 2025
![Judges to consider barring Musk's DOGE team from government systems Judges to consider barring Musk's DOGE team from government systems](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739533232_ElonMusk.jpg)
Judges to consider barring Musk's DOGE team from government systems
The states alleged that Musk's team has no legal authority to access payment systems with sensitive data of millions of Americans
Sat Feb 15 2025
![[COLUMNIST] Time to UN-Seat US on the UN Security Council [COLUMNIST] Time to UN-Seat US on the UN Security Council](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/51728873693_EMIR.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Time to UN-Seat US on the UN Security Council
Why not withdraw from the most powerful international forum of all - the United Nations Security Council?
Fri Feb 14 2025
![PM calls for improvements to Sosma - Fahmi PM calls for improvements to Sosma - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739523348_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
PM calls for improvements to Sosma - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil says details will be presented by Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail in Parliament soon.
Fri Feb 14 2025