Malaysia Focus
10 articles in this section
AI Data Centres Set to Consume Nearly One-Third of Malaysia's Electricity by 2035
A new report warns that AI data centres in Malaysia could consume nearly 30% of the nation's electricity by 2035, driving a boom in power infrastructure investment by companies like Vertiv.
AI in Malaysia's Halal Industry
AI in Malaysia's halal industry refers to the use of artificial intelligence, blockchain, and related digital technologies to automate halal certification, verify Shariah compliance, and strengthen traceability across Malaysia's halal supply chains.
AI in Malaysian Tourism
The application of artificial intelligence across Malaysia's tourism sector, including personalised traveller experiences, AI-generated marketing content, smart tourism initiatives, and the role of Visit Malaysia 2026 and MDEC in driving digital adoption.
AI Regulation in Malaysia
An overview of the Malaysian regulatory landscape governing artificial intelligence — covering PDPA, sectoral guidelines, national AI policy, and Malaysia's approach to the global AI governance debate.
AI Startups in Malaysia
AI startups in Malaysia are technology companies building artificial intelligence products and services across sectors such as drone analytics, insurtech, healthtech, and retail technology, supported by government agencies including MDEC and Cradle Fund.
Digital Nasional Berhad
A Malaysian government-owned special-purpose company established in 2021 to build and operate the nationwide 5G network as a single wholesale network, providing equal access to all licensed mobile operators.
KL20
KL20 is a Malaysian government initiative to position Kuala Lumpur among the world's top 20 startup ecosystems by 2030, launched at the KL20 Summit in April 2024.
Malaysian AI Industry Developments (July 2026)
July 2026 brings major AI investment into Malaysia with Respond.io's $62.5M raise, AT&S's €2B semiconductor investment, and rising deepfake concerns prompting government action.
MDEC — Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation
MDEC (Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation) is the Malaysian government agency tasked with driving the country's digital economy — including AI adoption, digital talent development, and tech-sector FDI.
National Semiconductor Strategy Malaysia
The National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS) is a Malaysian government initiative launched in May 2024 to expand the country's semiconductor industry into chip design, advanced packaging, and equipment manufacturing, targeting RM500 billion in investments.