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Govt to strengthen semiconductor manufacturing and skills

Govt to strengthen semiconductor manufacturing and skills

M'sian semiconductor industry stalled in low-skill, high-labour stage, minister says.
Planned cybercrime law can stop LGBTQ+ dating apps, says Zahid

Planned cybercrime law can stop LGBTQ+ dating apps, says Zahid

It would provide a legal framework for preventing abuse of computer systems, says DPM.
COMMENT | Better planning needed to narrow Malaysia's AI gap

COMMENT | Better planning needed to narrow Malaysia's AI gap

No point announcing policies if we don't have strong infrastructure to back it.
UiTM creates history after launching second nanosatellite into orbit

UiTM creates history after launching second nanosatellite into orbit

It's primary mission is to serve as Earth observation camera - Fatimah.
TikTok settles amid looming social media addiction trial

TikTok settles amid looming social media addiction trial

Tech firms reject claims their products are harmful to children.
MCMC lifts temporary access restriction on Grok

MCMC lifts temporary access restriction on Grok

'This comes after company confirms implementing security measures on application.'
MCMC and Selangor sign MOU for smart city development

MCMC and Selangor sign MOU for smart city development

To support initiative, minister announces increased allocation of RM450m.
Child social media bans spread worldwide

Child social media bans spread worldwide

Some European countries have similar measures; US, Turkiye, China approach differs.
Grok block to be lifted after safety fix - minister

Grok block to be lifted after safety fix - minister

Block imposed after misuse to generate porn and explicit content, Fahmi says.
Musk's xAI curbs sexually explicit image generation in Grok

Musk's xAI curbs sexually explicit image generation in Grok

Global backlash grows as regulators probe the AI chatbot.
MCMC temporarily restricts Grok

MCMC temporarily restricts Grok

It follows AI tool's use to generate explicit, non-consensual images of women and children.
US Virgin Islands sues Meta over fraud ads, endangering children

US Virgin Islands sues Meta over fraud ads, endangering children

Its Justice Department says dozens of US jurisdictions are suing the company.
Authorities warn M'sian digital assets open door to money launderers

Authorities warn M'sian digital assets open door to money launderers

Call for stronger rules as criminals exploit crypto platforms.
COMMENT | Technology laws reshape espionage and power

COMMENT | Technology laws reshape espionage and power

Competition today unfolds quietly through data, technology, and legal authority.
Dispelling nuclear stigma: Women lead operations at Triga Puspati reactor

Dispelling nuclear stigma: Women lead operations at Triga Puspati reactor

They share their challenges, from gender bias to public misconceptions, with Malaysiakini.
Social media age limit reduces internet addiction, bullying - experts

Social media age limit reduces internet addiction, bullying - experts

'Reducing adolescent exposure to toxic content, risk of digital exploitation.'
AI expert sets up anti-bullying app to encourage victims to speak up

AI expert sets up anti-bullying app to encourage victims to speak up

Once ostracised, Koh now uses his expertise to help others in the same boat.
Johor regent-owned firm launches ringgit-backed stablecoin

Johor regent-owned firm launches ringgit-backed stablecoin

'It's to support operational stability, deepen alignment with national blockchain.'
Data centre demand won't cause domestic water tariff hike - deputy minister

Data centre demand won't cause domestic water tariff hike - deputy minister

Operators required to bear additional costs of strengthening grid infrastructure, says Akmal.
MP SPEAKS | M'sia may join early AI talks at Europe council

MP SPEAKS | M'sia may join early AI talks at Europe council

Govt urged to join Council of Europe AI committee as observer state.
COMMENT | Making digital spaces safer for everyone, not just children

COMMENT | Making digital spaces safer for everyone, not just children

While tech firms seem powerful, govts can enact stronger measures to protect citizens.
COMMENT | Building digital walls to defend sovereignty

COMMENT | Building digital walls to defend sovereignty

We may have to look at China's 'Great Firewall' for options.
COMMENT | Quantum, coins, and code: The new crime frontier

COMMENT | Quantum, coins, and code: The new crime frontier

Advent of the 3 forces require M'sia to accelerate, update digital security.
OpenAI launches browser to rival Google Chrome

OpenAI launches browser to rival Google Chrome

Atlas will be powered by OpenAI's popular chatbot ChatGPT.