Digital Disruption and AI: New Tools, New Risks and Responsibilities for Businesses
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technologies are rapidly transforming how organisations operate, communicate, and compete in the modern economy. From automating research and content creation to analysing large datasets, AI has become an increasingly important “co-pilot” for professionals across industries. However, as adoption accelerates, experts warn that digital disruption is also introducing new risks and […]
Malaysia Faces Growing Shortage of IT Hardware Amid Global Chip Crunch
Malaysia is experiencing a tightening supply of essential IT hardware, including memory chips and other computer components, as global pressures on semiconductor supply chains intensify. Rising prices and dwindling inventory have emerged as key challenges for businesses and consumers nationwide. 📉 What’s Driving the Shortage? The root of Malaysia’s IT hardware supply issues stems largely […]
Malaysia Surpasses One Billion E-Invoices Issued — A Sign of Strong Digital Adoption and Tax Compliance
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia has crossed a significant milestone in the adoption of electronic invoicing (e-invoicing), with more than one billion e-invoices issued since the system was rolled out in August 2024, according to the Ministry of Finance Malaysia (MOF). The surge in digital invoicing reflects widespread acceptance among traders, including small and medium enterprises […]
Malaysia Welcomes Foreign Investments That Boost Global Connectivity
Malaysia continues to keep its doors open to foreign investments that can strengthen global connectivity and enhance the country’s economic ecosystem. Transport Minister highlighted that the nation values resilient, long-term investments that support sustainable growth and meaningful industry partnerships. Malaysia aims to balance continued economic openness with strong local governance, fostering an environment where both […]
Malaysia’s Ringgit Poised to Hold Steady Next Week
The Malaysian ringgit is likely to remain in a narrow trading range against the US dollar next week, with limited movement expected as traders await key economic data and global developments. 🔎 Key Takeaways 🧾 What This Means With limited volatility expected, the ringgit may stay on the sidelines as traders and businesses weigh global […]
EPF Announces 6.15% Dividend, Total Payout Hits RM79.6 Billion — What It Means for Malaysian Contributors
The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has declared a dividend of 6.15 per cent for the financial year ending 31 December 2025 for both its Conventional and Shariah savings accounts — just slightly lower than the 6.3 per cent paid for 2024. With this announcement, EPF’s total dividend payout for 2025 amounts to a substantial RM79.6 […]
Taxpayers Reminded to File Income Tax e-Filing from March 1, 2026
The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN) has issued an early reminder to individual and corporate taxpayers to begin filing their income tax returns electronically for the Year of Assessment 2025, with the e-Filing season officially kicking off on March 1, 2026. In a statement on Tuesday (Feb 24), an officer from the LHDN Corporate […]
Why Data Protection Matters for Government, Businesses and People in Malaysia
Data is no longer just information — it’s a critical economic asset that fuels growth, innovation and trust in the digital era. With Malaysia’s economy becoming increasingly digital, safeguarding that data has never been more important. Why Data Protection Is More Important Than Ever Communications Minister, recently emphasized that as more transactions, services and interactions […]
Malaysia’s Inflation Edges Up to 1.6% in January 2026, Driven by Personal Care & Education Costs
Malaysia’s headline inflation rate rose to 1.6 per cent in January 2026 compared with the same month last year, according to official data from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). This moderate increase was largely supported by higher costs in personal care and education-related categories. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) — the broad measure of […]