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SCEKL 2025 concludes with strong outcomes for Asean’s digital future

SCEKL 2025 welcomed 10,700 registered participants who came from all over the country and also from the ASEAN region. As the first Southeast Asian city to host the Smart City Expo World Congress, Kuala Lumpur has positioned itself as a convening hub for the region’s AI Cities and digital transformation dialogue. Delegates from 28 ASEAN cities underscored…

[SCEKL25] Digital Ministry to build ecosystem supporting Malaysia’s ‘AI Nation’ ambition

As Malaysia is expected to table Budget 2026 next month, Gobind also hoped that the Ministry will get additional funding that helps to expand on programs that create awareness, explain to people how technology can help, what are the risks involved and how to avoid those risks.

Malaysia to host first ever Southeast Asia Smart City Expo

Taking place from Sept 17 to 19, SCEKL25 will carry the theme “AI Cities: Shaping Our Digital Future,” reflecting Malaysia’s bold vision to build intelligent, inclusive, and sustainable cities powered by cutting-edge technologies. The Expo, co-organised by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) for the Ministry of…

Penang Digital Economy Summit 2025 concludes with bold commitments to advance the digital economy of Penang into a tech & innovation hub

One of the summit’s cornerstones was the ceremonial unveiling of the Digital Economy Master Plan (DEMP) 2025–2030. This long-term strategic roadmap outlines Penang’s vision to become a digital-first state through collaborative efforts among state and federal government agencies, GLCs, technology leaders, and industry players. The DEMP focuses on driving…

Malaysia, Thailand ink ten MOUs for $47.28M potential digital exports

Malaysian tech companies and Thai partners have signed ten memorandums of understanding (MoUs) which are expected to generate over MYR 200 million ($47.28 million) in potential digital export opportunities for these local tech companies.

Malaysia launches Next Gen TeenXChange and Game Changers Coalition Program to empower girls in gaming, STEAM

Malaysia has taken a step forward in advancing digital inclusion with the launch of the Next Gen TeenXChange and Game Changers Coalition Program, a pioneering initiative by UNICEF, in partnership with the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and supported by Micron Technology Malaysia as well as Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN).

MDEC allocates $6.84M strategic grants to advance AI and industrial digitalization

The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) said Tuesday that it is introducing two new grants totaling MYR 2.9 million ($6.84 million), aimed at accelerating digital transformation in two of Malaysia’s most strategic sectors — artificial intelligence (AI) and manufacturing.

Malaysia’s digital investments surge 125 percent quarter on quarter in second quarter

Malaysia’s digital investments under the Malaysia Digital (MD) national strategic initiative surged by 125 percent to MYR 29.47 billion (6.95 billion U.S. dollars) in the second quarter of 2025, rising from MYR 13.11 billion ($3.09 billion) in the first quarter, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) said Monday.

83 Malaysian tech companies ink MOUs in Indonesia, generating $107M digital exports

83 Malaysian tech firms ink 26 memorandum of understandings (MOUs) in Indonesia, generating over MYR 450 million ($107 million) in digital exports and boosting ASEAN artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity ties.

MDEC inks MOU with CICC Capital to set up $100M China-Malaysia Gaming and Digital Content Fund

Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and CICC Capital Management Co., LTD, a private equity investment arm of China International Capital Corporation Limited (CICC), have inked memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish the China-Malaysia Gaming and Digital Content Fund, with an estimated target fund size of $100 million.