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Sime Darby Property has established a RM2.6 billion green sukuk programme to finance hyperscale data centres and logistics assets at Elmina Business Park, marking the first such Islamic financing structure globally for data centre development.
Malaysia's government will conduct a detailed investigation into whether low prices on cross-border e-commerce platforms constitute unfair competition, rather than making quick judgments. A new E-Commerce Act is being drafted.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has called for digital safety awareness programmes to be expanded into Malaysia's rural areas and FELDA settlements, arguing that current initiatives remain concentrated in urban centres.
Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation reaffirms commitment to the Malaysia Digital 2030 agenda, aiming to position the nation as a globally competitive AI leader while growing digital economy's GDP contribution from 25% to 30%.
Malaysia's push to become an AI Nation by 2030 demands unified action beyond government, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said at the launch of AI Malaysia Bhd, a new national entity designed to coordinate expertise and resources across all sectors.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has cast ASEAN as the nation's strategic anchor, emphasizing the bloc's collective capacity to shield member states from geopolitical shocks and economic disruption.
Malaysia's Senate has approved the Competition (Amendment) Bill 2026, granting the Malaysia Competition Commission enhanced powers to tackle cartels, monopolies, and sophisticated anti-competitive practices in the digital economy.
Thailand's Digital Economy Ministry has fast-tracked court procedures to block illegal online content as unlawful URLs mushroom from tens of thousands to millions, prioritizing gambling sites and investment fraud schemes.
Malaysia's parliament has approved the MCMC Amendment Bill 2026, increasing the regulator's contract approval limit from RM5 million to RM50 million and refining governance structures for the communications and multimedia sector.
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has emphasized that the relationship between Singapore and Malaysia transcends transactional dealings, built instead on 60 years of accumulated trust. During a state visit to Malaysia, he highlighted opportunities in renewable energy, digital economy integration, and people-to-people exchanges while noting that managing bilateral differences responsibly strengthens rather than weakens the partnership.
Australia's biggest telecommunications provider Telstra suffered a major service disruption on Wednesday, leaving train passengers stranded and taxi drivers unable to process payments, prompting emergency response from federal authorities.
Malaysia's Inland Revenue Board has launched a Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme for e-Invoicing until December 2027, allowing businesses to correct submissions without penalties and claim accelerated tax incentives for digital compliance costs.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Ant Group's decision to establish its first Global Development Centre in Malaysia reflects growing international confidence in the country's digital policies and political stability.