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Technology & Digital news in Peninsular Malaysia

16 stories within reach of Peninsular Malaysia, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.

  1. Mercedes-Benz CLA pairs long-range drive with simpler EV charging

    3 hours ago The Malaysian Reserve Kuala Lumpur 9.4 km

    Mercedes-Benz Malaysia launched the CLA 250+ electric with up to 792km range and introduced MB.CHARGE Public to streamline EV charging access.

  2. AI programme to equip 100,000 youths for changing job market, says HR minister

    17 hours ago Malay Mail Kuala Lumpur 9.4 km

    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.

  3. KBS committed to bridging digital gap, empowering youth to master AI - Dr Mohammed Taufiq

    21 hours ago Berita Harian Kuala Lumpur 9.4 km

    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.

  4. Anwar urges Malaysia's tech sector to innovate without losing sight of values

    4 days ago Malay Mail Kuala Lumpur 9.4 km

    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.

  5. Over 127,000 scam‑related posts removed, mostly from Facebook and TikTok, says Fahmi

    1 week ago Malay Mail Kuala Lumpur 9.4 km

    KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — The government has found that Facebook and TikTok account for most scam‑related content fla...

  6. The death of plastic? E-wallets now displacing credit and debit cards across Malaysia

    3 weeks ago Malay Mail Kuala Lumpur 9.4 km

    KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 — Malaysia’s move away from cash has a clear winner. According to Ipsos Malaysia’...

  7. Cashless for all: E-wallets now a national habit for Malaysians across generations

    3 weeks ago Malay Mail Kuala Lumpur 9.4 km

    KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 — E-wallets were long seen as a young person’s habit — something for students spl...

  8. Akmal: KL’s rising startup ranking just the beginning as Malaysia eyes lasting growth

    3 weeks ago Malay Mail Kuala Lumpur 9.4 km

    KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 — Malaysia’s startup ecosystem has climbed into the world’s 31st to 40th bra...

  9. KL20 Summit goes nationwide with Penang, Johor stops as Malaysia ramps up startup ambitions

    3 weeks ago Malay Mail Kuala Lumpur 9.4 km

    KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 — The KL20 Summit will expand beyond the capital this year, with events scheduled in Pen...

  10. Fahmi calls for stronger cybersecurity, trusted AI adoption to drive Malaysia’s digital future

    3 weeks ago Malay Mail Kuala Lumpur 9.4 km

    KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 — Industry players are encouraged to strengthen cybersecurity, promote responsible...

  11. Gobind urges fail‑safe layers, says unchecked AI could jeopardise trust and national security

    3 weeks ago Malay Mail Petaling Jaya 11.1 km

    PETALING JAYA, Aug 8 — Safety and security assessments must precede the adoption and deployment of new technologie...

  12. Yayasan Tuanku Fauziah launches Women in Technology Awards 2026 to honour Malaysian innovators

    3 weeks ago Malay Mail Petaling Jaya 11.1 km

    PETALING JAYA, Aug 7 — Yayasan Tuanku Fauziah (YTF) has launched the Women in Technology Awards 2026, a national i...

  13. AI for the People participants must complete six modules to receive free AI tools

    1 day ago Malay Mail Putrajaya 17.2 km

    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.

  14. Malaysia targets first ‘made by Malaysia’ chips using Arm Limited technology by 2030, says economy minister

    1 week ago Malay Mail Putrajaya 17.2 km

    PUTRAJAYA, Aug 21 — The government is targeting 2030 for the first “Made by Malaysia” chips developed...

  15. As cyber threats strike at AI speed, Malaysia urged to embed risk‑based defence

    2 days ago Malay Mail Cyberjaya 20 km

    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.

  16. Anwar hails TM's 80-year role in expanding connectivity, calls for shared prosperity

    5 days ago Malay Mail Cyberjaya 20 km

    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.