News & Reviews:   Digital Ministry

The Digital Ministry has begun discussions with the Ministry of Transport (MOT) on a specific legislative framework to support the use of autonomous vehicles. So, what should you know about it?

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has revealed that the Government is considering making it mandatory for AI-generated content to be labelled as such. The requirement is touted to be part of the upcoming Online Safety Act 2024, which is expected to come into force by the end of 2025.

Previously, we reported that the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is collecting mobile phone call data from telco companies in Malaysia, which Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil assured is only for statistics to be used for evidence-based policymaking. Now, the Digital Ministry has also urged the public not to be worried about any invasion of privacy, as the matter is protected by law.

The Digital Ministry will introduce the first intelligence system of its kind in the country to monitor the sale of personal data on the dark web. So, what should you know about it?

Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo has revealed that over 450 high-skilled artificial intelligence (AI) jobs will be created in Malaysia in the next 3 to 5 years through the collaboration between the National AI Office (NAIO) and Global AI Village (GAIV). He added that the initiative is not just about importing global talent but also nurturing local talent and ensuring Malaysians are at the forefront of AI innovation.

Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo has revealed that his Ministry and the Human Resources Ministry (KESUMA) are studying the impact of technology on jobs and to identify the jobs of the near future in Malaysia. Accordingly, the recently launched National ArtificiaI Intelligence Office (NAIO) will play a role in this and provide recommendations to ensure Malaysians remain in the workforce.

Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo has revealed that Malaysia’s digital game industry has recorded sales and export revenue of RM45 million from government funds over the past decade. In a press release, Gobind elaborated that this number was from 2014 until 2024.

Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo has assured that there was no data leakage during the global IT outage on 19 July despite government agencies being affected. He further revealed that in total, 14 Malaysian entities were affected by the outage, including 5 government agencies.

Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo in Parliament yesterday clarified a common misconception about the Central Database Hub (PADU) in regard to the Personal Data Protection Act 2024 (PDPA). He asserted that PADU is not bound by PDPA as it gathers data on Malaysian citizens to assist in precise socio-economic measurements.

Back in January, we reported how Malaysia’s 5G network coverage in populated areas finally reached the 80 per cent target, hitting 80.2% coverage as of 31 December 2023. However, it seems that the coverage rate has stumbled this year, as only a mere 1.5 per cent coverage increase was recorded in 5 months.