The Malaysian government is launching MyDigital ID, a national digital identity initiative offered free of charge, alongside a broader National Artificial Intelligence Technology Action Plan.

Yesterday, Malaysia’s 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) unveiled an ambitious roadmap to transform the country into a high-tech, innovation-driven economy. With AI and digital manufacturing at its core, the plan positions Malaysia as a future regional leader in advanced technologies.

Indonesia has announced that it's aiming to commission its first nuclear power plant by 2034, with proposed facilities in Sumatra and Borneo. The country’s Energy and Mineral Resources Minister, Bahlil Lahadalia, was quoted by Jakarta Globe as saying that the plan is part of Indonesia’s national energy roadmap and falls under the oversight of the Ministry.

Apple is reportedly working toward launching a truly all-screen iPhone by 2030, according to display industry analyst Ross Young. The transition is expected to happen in phases over several iPhone generations, with the first major step coming in 2026.

Intel has reaffirmed its confidence in Malaysia with a total investment nearing RM50 billion to date and plans to expand further in the coming years. According to Malaysia's Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, this move aligns with national strategies to position Malaysia as a global semiconductor hub.

The Johor State Government is targeting 15,840 electric vehicle (EV) registrations by 2030, compared to the 977 units that are currently registered in the state. This is according to the Johor Green Development Committee, whose chairman Ling Tian Soon asserted that the state is also targetting 1,245 EV charging stations in the next 5 years.

Earlier today, Telekom Malaysia announced a new partnership with Perodua to advance the local electric vehicle (EV) industry. Under the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030), the partnership will drive the EV industry growth through four strategic areas.

Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd (Rapid Bus) recently shared that it’s projecting savings of up to 30 per cent in maintenance costs and more than 50 per cent in energy costs with the full adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) by 2037. Its CEO, Muhammad Yazurin Sallij said that this was based on nearly 10 years of operating data from 15 electric buses on the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service along the Sunway Route.

At the recent Google Cloud Malaysia Day event, it demonstrated its firm commitment to digital transformation, emphasizing the key role of Cloud technology and artificial intelligence in driving economic growth and innovation. The event summarised Malaysia’s strategic direction and potential in the digital field. So, what should you know about it?

The Penang State Government has annuonced that government services in the state will go 100 per cent cashless by the year 2030 in an effort to realise its digital transformation agenda. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow elaborated that the State Government would intensify efforts to introduce cashless initiative soon, especially in major tourist hotspots.