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Singapore Pushes Interoperability Forward with New Health Tech Standards

News | 25 November 2025

Singapore is doubling down on making its healthcare ecosystem more connected and startup-friendly. Synapxe, the nation's health tech agency, has unveiled two new interoperability standards aimed at helping digital health innovators build devices and platforms that integrate smoothly with medical systems across the country.

Malaysia Sets New Age Limit for Social Media: No Accounts Allowed for Under-16s Starting 2026

News | 24 November 2025

Malaysia is preparing for a major shift in how young people access the online world. Beginning in 2026, anyone below the age of 16 will no longer be allowed to create social media accounts, marking one of the country's strictest digital safety measures to date.

Illegal Bitcoin Mining Has Cost TNB RM4.57 Billion Since 2020 — Here’s the Full Story Behind the Crisis

News | 20 November 2025

Malaysia's power grid has been dealing with an expensive and persistent threat, and it has nothing to do with natural disasters or infrastructure failures. The real culprit is illegal cryptocurrency mining, a global trend that has quietly taken root in Malaysia. According to Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), electricity theft linked to these underground mining operations has resulted in a staggering RM4.57 billion in losses from 2020 up to August this year.

Malaysia’s National Data Repository Set to Go Live Next Year: Here’s What It Means

News | 13 November 2025

Malaysia is preparing for one of its biggest digital transformations yet: the launch of the National Data Repository (NDR). Expected to begin operations next year, the NDR represents the government's plan to finally bring decades of siloed data under one secure, central roof — a move that promises major improvements to public service delivery and digital governance.

Malaysia To Introduce DRG System For Private Hospitals In 2026, National Launch In 2027

News | 12 November 2025

Malaysia is gearing up for a major reform in how hospital treatments are billed and reimbursed. The Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed that a Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) payment system will soon become a key part of the country's healthcare financing model — first for private hospitals in 2026, followed by a full national rollout in 2027.

A New AI-Powered Collaborative Aims to Transform Rural Healthcare Across America

News | 06 November 2025

A major new initiative is taking shape in the United States, and it's focused squarely on one of the country's biggest healthcare challenges: supporting rural communities that continue to struggle with access, staffing shortages, fragmented systems, and financial strain.

How a Taiwanese-Inspired Smart Ward Helped a Malaysian Hospital Cut Critical Lab Response Times by 16%

News | 06 November 2025

Malaysian hospitals have been steadily modernising, but one private hospital in Johor has taken a bold leap forward. By reimagining a Taiwanese smart ward model and adapting it to local needs, Regency Specialist Hospital has created a next-generation care environment that allows nurses to work smarter, respond faster, and spend more meaningful time with patients.

Southeast Asia Takes the Lead in Asia Pacific’s Next Digital Health Revolution

News | 05 November 2025

The Asia Pacific region is on the brink of a major shift in digital healthcare, and Southeast Asia is emerging as the engine driving this transformation. From Malaysia's ambitious health digitization efforts to groundbreaking regulatory collaborations with China, the region is proving that innovation and resilience can go hand in hand.

Microsoft Expands Malaysia Cloud Footprint with New Southeast Asia 3 Region in Johor Bahru

News | 05 November 2025

Microsoft is doubling down on its investment in Malaysia's digital future. Following the launch of the Malaysia West Cloud Region earlier this year in the Greater Kuala Lumpur area, the company has now announced its next major expansion: the Southeast Asia 3 Cloud Region, set to open in Johor Bahru.

Malaysia and the US Ink Major Trade Deal Focused on Semiconductors and Strategic Minerals

News | 28 October 2025

In a landmark move that underscores the deepening economic ties between Malaysia and the United States, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and US President Donald Trump have officially signed a new Agreement on Reciprocal Trade during the 47th ASEAN Summit 2025.

Oracle-Linked Data Centres Set for Record US$38 Billion AI Infrastructure Deal

News | 24 October 2025

In one of the biggest financing moves yet for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, global banks are gearing up for a record US$38 billion (RM160.6 billion) debt offering that will fund two massive data centre projects connected to Oracle Corporation. The sale, expected to launch as soon as Monday, marks a major step in the ongoing race to build the backbone of the AI economy.

A Bright Start on a Dimly Lit Road

News | 17 October 2025

In late 2023, Malaysia's Public Works Department (JKR) unveiled what seemed like a futuristic breakthrough in road safety—a glow-in-the-dark road near Semenyih. Instead of relying on traditional streetlights, the 245-meter stretch was painted with photoluminescent markings designed to absorb sunlight during the day and emit a gentle glow for up to ten hours after dark.

Budget 2026: Malaysia to Launch the Madani Submarine Cable System (SALAM)

News | 12 October 2025

The Malaysian government is once again taking bold steps toward strengthening the nation's digital infrastructure. During the Budget 2026 announcement, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim unveiled an ambitious plan — the development of the Madani Submarine Cable System, or SALAM. This project will be spearheaded by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and represents a major leap toward enhancing connectivity across the country, particularly between Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak.

Budget 2026: Malaysia to Build a Sovereign AI Cloud with RM2 Billion Investment

News | 11 October 2025

The Malaysian government has made it clear — the future of the nation's digital economy lies in data sovereignty and artificial intelligence. During the tabling of Budget 2026, Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced a major move: the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will spearhead the development of a Sovereign AI Cloud, backed by a substantial RM2 billion investment.

KPDN Officers Now Have the Right to Check IDs for Petrol Subsidy Enforcement

News | 09 October 2025

The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) is stepping up its efforts to ensure Malaysia's new targeted petrol subsidy system works as intended. According to Kuala Lumpur KPDN director Mohd Sabri Seman, enforcement officers have now been granted legal authority to check the identification cards (MyKad) of motorists at petrol stations.

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