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PM Anwar Pushes to Integrate AI Education into Traditional Pondok Schools
The government plans to modernize religious institutions by incorporating technology and artificial intelligence into their academic curricula.
World AI Show 2026 Solidifies Malaysia as Regional AI Powerhouse
Kuala Lumpur hosts over 1,500 industry leaders to chart the future of national AI infrastructure and enterprise adoption.
Tupai.ai Pivots From Beta Bot to Peer-Led Math Reform in Schools
With national maths proficiency stalling, this Malaysian startup is scaling a human-centric AI model to bridge the education gap.
Malaysia’s AI Data Centre Expansion Faces Critical Infrastructure Capacity Constraints
Rapid growth in data centre capacity threatens to outpace Malaysia’s power and cooling infrastructure, warns Delta Electronics.
Grafilab Stakes Future on Sovereign AI to Challenge Global Cloud Giants
The local startup aims to leverage data sovereignty and localized compute to secure a foothold in Malaysia’s burgeoning cloud infrastructure market.
Digital Ministry Appoints Board to Lead National AI Agency
The government has officially established the inaugural leadership for AI Malaysia Berhad to steer the nation’s strategic artificial intelligence agenda.
George Kent Partners with Extreme Vision to Deploy Agentic AI in Malaysia
The engineering firm is set to distribute Hong Kong-listed Extreme Vision’s autonomous AI solutions across Malaysia and the broader ASEAN market.
MCMC Launches Investigation Into Anthropic’s Alleged Election-Manipulation Claims
The national communications regulator is reviewing reports of AI-driven electoral interference while distancing itself from the alleged operations.
MCMC Addresses Concerns Over Claude AI Allegedly Targeting Malaysian Voters
The communications regulator is investigating claims of political influence by Anthropic’s AI, though it clarifies the matter falls outside its direct oversight.
Digital Ministry Appoints Board of Directors to Spearhead AI Malaysia Berhad
The newly formed agency will serve as the primary engine for executing the National AI Action Plan 2026-2030 and steering Malaysia toward its 2030 AI goals.
Anthropic Detects Sophisticated AI Influence Campaign Targeting Malaysian Voters
An Istanbul-based firm is allegedly using the Claude chatbot to automate political influence operations across all 222 of Malaysia's parliamentary constituencies.
Anthropic Reports Claude AI Used for Influence Operations in Malaysia
Over a thousand fake X accounts were leveraged in a coordinated campaign to manipulate local state elections using Anthropic’s generative AI.
Beyond Infrastructure: MBSB Bank Urges AI Adoption Focus for Budget 2027
Malaysia must shift its artificial intelligence strategy from building data centres to integrating AI into local business operations to ensure long-term economic resilience.
Mitsui and Oncoshot Partner to Boost AI Oncology Research in Malaysia
Japan’s Mitsui & Co. will deploy Oncoshot’s AI platform across the IHH Healthcare network to streamline cancer-clinical data analysis.
Malaysia Eyes Huawei Hardware for RM2 Billion Sovereign AI Initiative
The government is evaluating Chinese AI infrastructure to secure sensitive national data while fostering domestic technological independence.
Government Launches RM3.5 Million Fund to Prepare Trade Unions for AI
The new grant aims to upskill labor representatives to navigate the rapid integration of automation and digital tools in Malaysian workplaces.
Asus Malaysia Bundles Three Months of Google AI Subscription with Select Laptops
Malaysian customers purchasing eligible Asus and ROG laptops can now claim complimentary access to premium Google AI services worth nearly RM300.
Gen Z Malaysians Increasingly Turning to AI for Personal Companionship
While one-third of local Gen Z users now treat AI as a confidant, cybersecurity experts are raising alarms over the significant privacy implications of this trend.
HR Must Retain Final Say In AI Hiring Decisions, Says Senator Saraswathy
Deputy Minister Saraswathy Kandasami cautions that while AI can streamline industrial relations, human oversight remains non-negotiable for workplace fairness.
OpenAI and Firmus Partner to Launch AI Data Centers in Malaysia
Australian infrastructure firm Firmus will collaborate with OpenAI to establish two new data center sites in Malaysia to boost regional AI capacity.
World AI Show 2026 Returns to Kuala Lumpur to Drive Digital Scaling
The 48th Global Edition of the World AI Show convenes in Malaysia this September to address the urgent shift from AI experimentation to large-scale enterprise execution.
OpenAI Picks Malaysia for Major Computing Expansion in Deal with Firmus
The AI giant has secured significant data centre capacity in Malaysia as it scales its global infrastructure footprint.
Malaysia Weighs Huawei Chips for Sovereign AI Infrastructure
Government officials are reportedly evaluating Chinese-made hardware as a potential alternative to U.S.-sourced technology for national artificial intelligence development.
Malaysia Weighs Huawei Partnership to Bolster National AI Infrastructure Ambitions
The government is considering utilizing Chinese-made AI chips to accelerate its domestic data centre roadmap despite potential diplomatic friction with the United States.
Malaysia Explores Huawei Hardware for RM2 Billion Sovereign AI Initiative
The government is evaluating Huawei’s AI chips to underpin a national initiative aimed at securing data sovereignty amidst tightening global tech restrictions.
Malaysian Banks Struggle to Scale AI Due to Core System Limitations
A new study reveals that over three-quarters of local banks are failing to deploy artificial intelligence at an enterprise-wide level.
Government Issues Strict Guidelines on AI-Generated Jalur Gemilang Displays
National Unity Minister urges public to follow official protocols when using artificial intelligence to create or display the national flag.
Infrastructure Shortfalls Threaten Malaysia’s AI Ambitions, Warns BIMB Securities
Rapid AI adoption is hitting physical constraints in power, water, and connectivity that could hinder the nation's digital growth trajectory.
Paul Wong to Headline Tiger Roar Asian Music Festival in Kuala Lumpur
The Beyond vocalist joins a multi-genre lineup at MIECC this Halloween as a digital-first music campaign culminates in a live concert event.
APU Unveils Malaysia’s First NVIDIA-Powered AI Supercomputing Lab for Higher Education
The new facility aims to equip Malaysian graduates with the technical infrastructure required to build and deploy complex AI systems locally.
