Malaysia stories

Southeast Asia’s consumer spending and digital payment habits vary widely, with distinct trends emerging across six key markets amid inflation pressures.

Princeton Digital Group will invest USD $700 million in a 48 MW data centre campus in Incheon, marking its entry into South Korea's data centre market.

Webull is bridging Malaysia's investment gap by offering affordable, easy access to markets with low fees, localised features, and strong security measures.

CelcomDigi's MY5G SME Digital Workshop in Kuching helped Sarawak SMEs boost digital skills, funding access and growth opportunities with tech and finance partners.

Canon Marketing Malaysia hosted the Think Big Klang Valley Series 2025 in Kuala Lumpur to drive digital transformation and AI adoption in Malaysian businesses.

Microsoft will enable in-country data processing for Microsoft 365 Copilot interactions in 15 countries by 2026, enhancing control and regulatory compliance.

Malaysia boosts its AI sector with major infrastructure and partnerships while planning new governance laws to ensure ethical, transparent tech growth.

The Access Group plans to expand its Kuala Lumpur centre from 316 to over 1,000 digital jobs by 2027, supporting Malaysia's growing tech sector.

Krenovator launches HastyHire, an AI platform streamlining recruitment with video interviews, bias detection and 70+ language support across global markets.

Taiwan’s CloudMile has raised USD $20 million to boost AI growth and expand industry solutions across Southeast Asia’s key markets.

A report reveals 95% of Southeast Asia and India developers use AI weekly, boosting productivity yet showing cautious trust and uneven training access.

CelcomDigi and HPUNIMAS have launched MediRover and MediDoc, digital platforms enhancing healthcare access in Sarawak's remote communities via 5G and AI.

CelcomDigi and Media Prima's anti-scam campaign has reached over 4 million Malaysians, raising awareness of online scams via TV and digital platforms.

CelcomDigi launches Spark, an eSIM-only mobile app in Malaysia offering flexible plans from MYR RM15 with instant activation and no fixed contracts.

CelcomDigi and Terengganu have partnered to digitalise 13 subsidiaries, advancing AI adoption and boosting Terengganu’s technology-driven economy.

Thirty-five young leaders will join the Online Safety IRL programme to combat digital scams and raise awareness among over five million Malaysians.

Over 70% of APAC IT leaders lack full visibility of their IT spend, risking AI cost savings and innovation amid growing investments and complex cloud use.

A fellowship in Malaysia empowers 35 content creators and youth leaders to combat AI-driven scams, reaching over five million online users with digital safety messages.

Tech Data partners with Horizon3.ai to offer NodeZero platform in APJ, enhancing cybersecurity by validating vulnerabilities before attacks occur.

A survey reveals supply chain leaders prioritise working capital but underuse AI for risk, focusing on forecasting over disruption prevention vital for cost savings.