Yesterday, Malaysia’s 5G rollout hit a major milestone: as of August 2025, high-speed connectivity now reaches 82.4% of populated areas nationwide, a huge leap from just 4% in 2021. This rapid expansion reflects the government’s push under the Malaysia MADANI framework to close the digital divide and ensure inclusive access to next-gen infrastructure.

As we reported before, Trump wants to impose a 25% tariff on any smartphone not manufactured in the US. In a recent interview on CNBC’s Squawk Box, he announced that new tariffs on semiconductors and chips will be unveiled within the next week. The move could have major implications for tech companies and consumers alike.

The Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) and the Association of Islamic Banking and Financial Institutions Malaysia (AIBIM) released findings from their third annual public survey on scam awareness, conducted by Rakuten Insight between March and April 2025. The survey collected responses from 1000 Malaysians nationwide.

In a troubling development for Malaysia’s digital infrastructure, a hacker operating under the alias “Bigbrother” has allegedly breached over a dozen government websites, offering access and stolen data for sale on a dark web forum.

Spotify is set to increase the monthly price of its Premium individual subscription from €10.99 to €11.99 (approximately RM60) starting in September 2025.

The Malaysian government has approved the establishment of an AI?focused polytechnic in Lumut, Perak, under the 13th Malaysia Plan. Built for strategic growth in digital talent, the institution will offer certificate and diploma programmes in artificial intelligence, with operations expected to begin within one to two years.

Telegram has released version 11.14.0 on 31 July 2025, introducing several new features aimed at enhancing user experience and content discovery.

Besides unveiling the plan to transform Malaysia into an AI-powered nation by 2023, the government is also doubling down on high-growth, high-value (HGHV) sectors to future-proof the economy under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP). The focus includes semiconductors, rare earth processing, electric vehicles, and advanced electronics.

Starting 1 July 2025, the Melaka Road Transport Department (JPJ) began issuing fines for seatbelt violations involving express and tour buses.

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.