AWANI Tonight: Exploring the Pros & Cons of a Data Commission
ISIS Malaysia's Farlina Said shares her thoughts on the benefits of a Data Commission on the country's digital economy, as well as what the government has to watch out for in its implementation.
Tue Jul 30 2024
AWANI Tonight: Digital Ministry to set up Data Commission
The Digital Ministry will introduce a Data Commission as early as the end of this year to ensure the nation has ample policies to protect data.
Mon Jul 29 2024
![PM calls for digital procurement review to align with national strategy PM calls for digital procurement review to align with national strategy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51719285552_tbAnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM calls for digital procurement review to align with national strategy
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Finance Ministry and the Digital Ministry to postpone and streamline all pending digital-related procurements.
Tue Jun 25 2024
![Cabinet decides to place DNB, CyberSecurity under Digital Ministry Cabinet decides to place DNB, CyberSecurity under Digital Ministry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71704798769_TBFAHMIFADZILjp.jpg)
Cabinet decides to place DNB, CyberSecurity under Digital Ministry
Also placed under the Digital Ministry is MAMPU, while MCMC remains with the Communications Ministry.
Wed Jan 10 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Predicting Gobind Singh Deo’s Next Steps: Will He Transform Malaysia's Digital Landscape? [COLUMNIST] Predicting Gobind Singh Deo’s Next Steps: Will He Transform Malaysia's Digital Landscape?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-01/71579167966_gobind.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Predicting Gobind Singh Deo’s Next Steps: Will He Transform Malaysia's Digital Landscape?
A key challenge for Gobind Singh is navigating the complexities surrounding Huaweis involvement in Malaysia's 5G and cybersecurity plans.
Thu Dec 14 2023
![MAMPU to be placed under Digital Ministry MAMPU to be placed under Digital Ministry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71702531990_TBGOBINDSINGHDEO.jpg)
MAMPU to be placed under Digital Ministry
MAMPU was previously under the ambit of the Prime Minister's Department (JPM).
Thu Dec 14 2023
![KKD to meet Coldplay concert organiser over ticketing system - Fahmi KKD to meet Coldplay concert organiser over ticketing system - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61684478496_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
KKD to meet Coldplay concert organiser over ticketing system - Fahmi
The Communications and Digital Ministry (KKD) will call up the organiser of the Coldplay concert, which will take place in November, to understand their ticketing system and procedures.
Fri May 19 2023
![Communications and Digital Ministry to review existing laws, to ensure social media platforms more responsive - Fahmi Fadzil Communications and Digital Ministry to review existing laws, to ensure social media platforms more responsive - Fahmi Fadzil](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41670422594_FahmiFadzilMenter.jpg)
Communications and Digital Ministry to review existing laws, to ensure social media platforms more responsive - Fahmi Fadzil
The Communications and Digital Ministry has begun the process to review existing laws to ensure social media platform providers comply with the law and are more responsive to the authorities.
Wed Dec 07 2022