Gobind urges fail‑safe layers, says unchecked AI could jeopardise trust and national security
PETALING JAYA, Aug 8 — Safety and security assessments must precede the adoption and deployment of new technologie...
Technology & Digital news in Mutiara Damansara
17 stories within reach of Mutiara Damansara, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
Yayasan Tuanku Fauziah launches Women in Technology Awards 2026 to honour Malaysian innovators
PETALING JAYA, Aug 7 — Yayasan Tuanku Fauziah (YTF) has launched the Women in Technology Awards 2026, a national i...
AI programme to equip 100,000 youths for changing job market, says HR minister
The AI for the People Programme aims to equip 100,000 Malaysian youths aged 18 to 30 with AI skills to prepare them for the changing job market, as announced by the Human Resources Minister.
KBS committed to bridging digital gap, empowering youth to master AI - Dr Mohammed Taufiq
The Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) will expand opportunities for artificial intelligence (AI) skills upgrading to ensure no youth is left behind in this technological development.
Anwar urges Malaysia's tech sector to innovate without losing sight of values
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim urged Malaysia's tech sector to pursue innovation in science, technology, and AI while maintaining ethical values. He emphasized the importance of balancing progress with moral principles.
Over 127,000 scam‑related posts removed, mostly from Facebook and TikTok, says Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — The government has found that Facebook and TikTok account for most scam‑related content fla...
The death of plastic? E-wallets now displacing credit and debit cards across Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 — Malaysia’s move away from cash has a clear winner. According to Ipsos Malaysia’...
Cashless for all: E-wallets now a national habit for Malaysians across generations
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 — E-wallets were long seen as a young person’s habit — something for students spl...
Akmal: KL’s rising startup ranking just the beginning as Malaysia eyes lasting growth
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 — Malaysia’s startup ecosystem has climbed into the world’s 31st to 40th bra...
KL20 Summit goes nationwide with Penang, Johor stops as Malaysia ramps up startup ambitions
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 — The KL20 Summit will expand beyond the capital this year, with events scheduled in Pen...
Fahmi calls for stronger cybersecurity, trusted AI adoption to drive Malaysia’s digital future
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 — Industry players are encouraged to strengthen cybersecurity, promote responsible...
Selangor AI White Paper to outline landscape, map benefits, challenges, value proposition, says MB
SHAH ALAM, Aug 5 — The Selangor government’s artificial intelligence (AI) White Paper, which is currently be...
Selangor fine‑tunes new model for WiFi Smart Selangor reimplementation, says state exco
SHAH ALAM, Aug 5 — The Selangor government, through Smartsel Sdn Bhd, is fine-tuning a new model for the reimpleme...
As cyber threats strike at AI speed, Malaysia urged to embed risk‑based defence
Malaysia is urged to adopt a risk-based defense strategy against cyber threats that are evolving at AI speed. The call was made during an event in Cyberjaya, emphasizing the need for proactive and adaptive cybersecurity measures.
Anwar hails TM's 80-year role in expanding connectivity, calls for shared prosperity
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim praised Telekom Malaysia's 80-year contribution to expanding connectivity in Malaysia, emphasizing the need for shared prosperity and digital inclusion. He highlighted TM's role in national development and urged continued efforts to bridge the digital divide.
AI for the People participants must complete six modules to receive free AI tools
The AI for the People programme in Malaysia requires participants to complete six modules to receive free AI tools. The initiative aims to enhance digital literacy and AI adoption among Malaysians.
Malaysia targets first ‘made by Malaysia’ chips using Arm Limited technology by 2030, says economy minister
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 21 — The government is targeting 2030 for the first “Made by Malaysia” chips developed...