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Fahmi, Gobind call for stronger digital ecosystem to drive Malaysia’s AI future

Fahmi, Gobind call for stronger digital ecosystem to drive Malaysia’s AI future

  KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil and Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo have stressed the urgent need for Malaysia to strengthen its digital ecosystem to fully harness the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and remain competitive amid rapid global technological change. Speaking at the ‘Ministerial Forum: The Impact of Artificial […]

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National AI Action Plan 2026-2030 to be tabled in December, says Gobind

National AI Action Plan 2026-2030 to be tabled in December, says Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — The National AI Action Plan 2026-2030 is expected to be tabled in December this year, focusing on specific sectors and key areas such as governance, society and industry. Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said the plan, which is currently being developed by the National Artificial Intelligence Office (NAIO), forms part

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Gobind says Budi95 petrol subsidy system secure against cyber threats

Gobind says Budi95 petrol subsidy system secure against cyber threats

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 — The government has assured that the system used to implement the RON95 petrol subsidy under the Budi Madani RON95 (Budi95) initiative is secure against cyber threats, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. He said the cybersecurity aspect of the system had been thoroughly studied to ensure its effectiveness, taking into account

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Digital Ministry, JPJ working on regulations for autonomous vehicles, says Gobind

Digital Ministry, JPJ working on regulations for autonomous vehicles, says Gobind

CYBERJAYA, Sept 8 — The Ministry of Digital has initiated discussions with the Road Transport Department (JPJ) to develop a dedicated legal framework for autonomous or driverless vehicles in Malaysia, said its minister, Gobind Singh Deo. He said that transitioning towards the adoption of autonomous vehicles requires early preparations across multiple areas, including safety standards, digital

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Gobind: Digital Ministry developing AI tool to detect deepfakes, fight cybercrime

Gobind: Digital Ministry developing AI tool to detect deepfakes, fight cybercrime

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 — Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo today said the ministry is developing an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to assist in cybercrime investigations, through CyberSecurity Malaysia and in collaboration with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. He said the tool is designed to analyse and verify the authenticity of images and videos. “This tool is

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Gobind launches ‘Upin & Ipin Universe’ as Malaysia’s digital creative industry hits RM5.3b

Gobind launches ‘Upin & Ipin Universe’ as Malaysia’s digital creative industry hits RM5.3b

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — Malaysia’s digital creative industry recorded a strong performance in 2023, generating RM5.3 billion in revenue with exports valued at RM800 million, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo announced. More importantly, he said these achievements contributed to the creation of more than 10,000 high-value job opportunities across the ecosystem. “Under the Digital

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Gobind pushes for ethical AI governance, Asean collaboration at Unesco forum

Gobind pushes for ethical AI governance, Asean collaboration at Unesco forum

BANGKOK, June 26 — Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo highlighted the nation’s initiatives in advancing responsible artificial intelligence (AI) governance and fostering regional collaboration during the 3rd Unesco Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (GFEAI 2025) on Wednesday. Gobind emphasised Malaysia’s commitment to promoting responsible AI governance, encouraging regional partnerships, and ensuring that

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Gobind announces MyGOV Malaysia app to launch in July, streamlining access to govt services

Gobind announces MyGOV Malaysia app to launch in July, streamlining access to govt services

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo today announced that the MyGOV Malaysia mobile application will be launched in July 2025. Gobind said the MyGOV Malaysia app is part of the nation’s Government Technology (GovTech) initiative, aimed at providing Malaysians with easy access to various government agencies through a single gateway. “This

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AI regulatory framework in the works, full report due by end of June, says Gobind

AI regulatory framework in the works, full report due by end of June, says Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — A full report outlining Malaysia’s proposed regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to be completed by the end of June, according to Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. The report, currently being finalised by the National Artificial Intelligence Office (NAIO), established last year under the Digital Ministry, will form

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Gobind: Technology must align with laws for sustainable digital ecosystem

Gobind: Technology must align with laws for sustainable digital ecosystem

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — The use of technology must be lawful to ensure a sustainable digital ecosystem, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. He said discussions between the government and all relevant parties are important to prepare a legal framework that is in line with the use of technology. He said this matter is

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Gobind: Malaysia sees 78pc spike in ransomware cases, calls for stronger global cooperation

Gobind: Malaysia sees 78pc spike in ransomware cases, calls for stronger global cooperation

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — A staggering 78 per cent increase in ransomware cases in Malaysia in the fourth quarter of 2024 has sounded the alarm on the growing complexity and scale of cyber threats, prompting urgent calls for stronger global cooperation and readiness, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said. He said the surge highlights

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Gobind: Most Malaysian SMEs still lag in digitalisation despite RM50m in matching grants and support from tech giants

Gobind: Most Malaysian SMEs still lag in digitalisation despite RM50m in matching grants and support from tech giants

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — Most Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are still trailing behind larger enterprises in their digitalisation journey, said Digital Minister, Gobind Singh Deo. He said that to address the issue, the ministry is working hard through initiatives like the Business Digitalisation Initiative (BDI), recently launched by the Malaysia Digital Economy

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