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Malaysia's AI Governance Bill will place legal accountability on humans and organisations rather than AI systems themselves, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo announced in Parliament, as the framework aims to balance innovation with public protection.
Malaysia's Prisons (Amendment) Bill 2026 introduces electronic monitoring technology for inmates and volunteers in rehabilitation programmes, signalling a modernisation of the correctional system.
Malaysia has appointed National Information Dissemination Centre (NADI) Advisory Panel chairmen in Kedah and Perlis to strengthen digital empowerment initiatives. The 98 centres across both states serve as grassroots hubs for skills training, entrepreneurship, and government service access.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has appointed an adviser to deepen collaboration between Malaysia's semiconductor sector and academic institutions, without imposing additional government expenditure.
The US Department of Commerce has ordered Anthropic to suspend two AI models for national security reasons, sparking debate over government overreach and the implications for the broader industry.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned that artificial intelligence could become an instrument of digital colonisation, raising concerns about the technology's geopolitical implications.
Thailand is rolling out a 1.6-billion-baht artificial intelligence programme to distribute pro-grade AI access to five million citizens, positioning the initiative as crucial infrastructure while facing questions about its effectiveness and cost.
The Trump administration has shelved an executive order designed to enhance AI cybersecurity, leaving the United States lagging behind Europe and Asia in technology regulation. Silicon Valley leaders reportedly influenced the decision.
Donald Trump has postponed signing a planned AI executive order, saying certain regulatory aspects needed reconsideration. The decision underscores the Trump administration's strategy to maintain America's technological advantage over China whilst balancing governance concerns.