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30 storiesNewest publisher update · 2026-10-30 12:51 UTC
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From SimCity dreams to Roblox: Joel Neoh comes full circle

Will lead Roblox's Southeast Asia and Oceania operations, focusing on creators, partnerships and regional growth Former Fave founder returns to his childhood interest in gaming after two decades building technology businesses across Asia Malaysian technology entrepreneur Joel Neoh has been appointed managing director for Southeast Asia and Oceania at Roblox, the global gaming and creation platform, marking a return of sorts to a childhood fascination that first sparked his interest in technolog

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2026-10-30 12:51 UTCdigitalnewsasia.com
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CelcomDigi receives formal spectrum assignments for 2600MHz, 900MHz bands

Issuance follows US$94.15 mil payment on 15 Oct, completing next regulatory step after the earlier award Assignments give CDTel contiguous 2×40MHz holding in 2600MHz band, strengthening network capacity and coverage CelcomDigi Bhd announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, CelcomDigi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd (CDTel), has received formal spectrum assignments from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) for 2×20MHz in the 2600MHz band and 2×5MHz in the 900MHz band.

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2026-10-30 07:38 UTCdigitalnewsasia.com
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Ministry of Digital adds 25,000 Rakyat Digital Global Learning Pass licences following strong demand

Programme builds on wider public-private partnerships to strengthen digital literacy & skills development First Global Learning Pass cohort fully subscribed, with 2nd cohort set to benefit from 3 months of free Coursera access In a bid to accelerate Malaysia's aspiration to become an AI Nation by 2030, the Ministry of Digital has further expanded access to digital learning by adding 25,000 Global Learning Pass (GLP) licences through the Rakyat Digital portal, implemented by MyDIGITAL Corporatio

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2026-10-30 07:21 UTCdigitalnewsasia.com
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Edelteq targets 65% revenue from proprietary equipment, technology by FY2027

Penang semicon firm confirms deliberate exit from low-margin manufacturing after reassessing business model Targets initial inspection-system orders in FY27, expands automation capabilities through Nixma acquisition Penang-based Edelteq Holdings Bhd is targeting proprietary equipment and technology to contribute approximately 65% of group revenue in FY2027, as the company shifts away from high-volume, low-margin contract manufacturing towards higher-value semiconductor equipment and automation.

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2026-10-30 03:06 UTCdigitalnewsasia.com
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Indonesia launches I-HIVE to connect halal startups with local and global investors

26 partners join initiative as Indonesian startup funding falls to US$356 mil in 2025 Platform aims to improve access to capital, halal certification support and international markets The Indonesia Halal Innovation and Venture Ecosystem (I-HIVE) was launched on 14 October at the 13th Indonesia Sharia Economic Festival (ISEF) in Jakarta, bringing together local and international investors, government agencies, industry associations and other partners to support Indonesian halal startups. The ini

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2026-10-29 08:20 UTCdigitalnewsasia.com
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Young Malaysians showcase AI innovations at national AI Muda@NADI Hackathon

In collaboration with CelcomDigi through the National Information Dissemination Centres (NADI) Over 9k secondary students participated in nationwide AI learning initiative, with 26 teams in the national finals Young Malaysian innovators showcased their creativity and technical skills at the AI Muda@NADI Hackathon 2026, developing artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to address real-world challenges in Malaysia's plantations and commodities sector. The hackathon marked the culmination of AI Mu

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2026-10-29 07:13 UTCdigitalnewsasia.com
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How AirAsia's CTO is using AI to rewrite software - while winning over employees

Wan Yussman is using AI to challenge legacy software costs while rethinking how his engineers work CTO says the bigger challenge is building trust, accountability and new skills across his workforce For AirAsia chief technology officer Wan Yussman Wan Yusof, artificial intelligence (AI) presents an opportunity to fundamentally change how the low-cost airline develops and operates its technology systems. But while the productivity gains have been remarkable, he believes getting employees to embr

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2026-10-27 06:57 UTCdigitalnewsasia.com
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APU advances among Asean’s top private universities in AppliedEdu rankings 2027

Teaching quality and graduate employability account for 60% of the score for private universities Ranking assessed teaching, employability, research, reputation, community engagement and internationalisation Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) has climbed three places to rank second among Asean’s private universities in the AppliedEdu Private University Ranking: Asean 2027, marking a milestone for the university’s focus on technology, innovation and career readiness. The ac

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2026-10-27 04:33 UTCdigitalnewsasia.com
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AI-savvy consumers hold US$46.5bil in spending power, Entermind whitepaper reveals

Survey of 1,300 AI users finds 43% consult AI first versus 31% search engines for important decisions Dubbed the ‘AI Experience Debt’ 78% wish company apps & websites made decisions as easy as AI tools do An estimated US$46.51 (RM190 billion) in annual consumer spending in Malaysia sits with adults who have made AI a crucial part of how they search, decide, and buy. This is the headline finding of The Secret Lives of AI-Ready Customers, the latest whitepaper by AI-native consultancy Entermind,

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2026-10-27 02:06 UTCdigitalnewsasia.com
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Chips, AI, robots, startups and talent: AiSEM@Selangor 2026 closes with US$105 mil in potential GMV

Showcased six locally developed chips and companies offering more than 1,500 job opportunities Summits brought together Malaysia’s semiconductor, AI and robotics ecosystems, attracting 23,333 recorded visits Over four days, AiSEM@Selangor 2026 brought Malaysia’s chip designers, AI and robotics innovators, startups and job seekers under one roof, closing on 17 October with 23,333 recorded visits and an estimated US$105 million (RM430 million) in potential gross merchandise value (GMV). Organised

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2026-10-23 07:30 UTCdigitalnewsasia.com
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Umar Swift to succeed Lee Jim Leng as HLIB CEO

Former Bursa Malaysia CEO takes over on Jan 1, 2027, as Lee retires after more than 17 years at the helm of HLIB HLIB's pre-tax profit grew 211% between FY2010 and FY2025 under Lee, who rose from modest beginnings in Penang Hong Leong Capital Bhd (HLCB) has announced that former Bursa Malaysia chief executive officer Umar Swift (pic) will succeed Lee Jim Leng (pic below) as group managing director and CEO of Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB), effective Jan 1, 2027. Lee, who is retiring afte

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2026-10-23 06:48 UTCdigitalnewsasia.com
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ViTrox's RM89mil R&D investment delivers 20 new products as revenue hits RM1bil on trailing 12-month basis

New products contributed 22.8% of FY2025 revenue as 2026 R&D budget to hit record US$24.49 mil (RM100mil) Highlights how sustained investment in Malaysian-developed technology can translate into commercial returns Penang-based semiconductor inspection equipment maker ViTrox Corporation Bhd generated 22.8% of its FY2025 revenue from new product introductions, offering a measurable indication of how its long-standing investment in research and development (R&D) is translating into commercial succ

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2026-10-22 12:09 UTCdigitalnewsasia.com
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Southeast Asia’s digital economy set for US$368 bil GMV in 2026, tracking to $1 tril by 2035

SEA’s digital economy is projected to grow 17% in 2026, with AI driving deeper usage and economic value Report highlights rising agentic AI adoption, infrastructure investment and the need for responsible deployment Southeast Asia’s digital economy is projected to grow 17% year-on-year (YoY) to reach $368 billion (RM1.5 trillion) in gross merchandise value (GMV) in 2026 and exceed US$1 trillion (RM4.08 trillion) by 2035, according to the 11th annual e-Conomy SEA report released today by Google,

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2026-10-22 03:20 UTCdigitalnewsasia.com
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Tupai offers free AI maths tutoring for SPM students, launches app to help parents guide learning

Two-month free access to Tupai Premium Family Duo available until 31 Oct, covering SPM preparation Tupai says peer-learning programme lifted median maths scores across eight student communities With the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) written examinations beginning on 23 Nov, Malaysian edtech startup, AI Teacher Sdn Bhd, which operates under the brand, Tupai, is offering students two months of complimentary access to its AI-powered mathematics tutoring platform, while introducing a companion app

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2026-10-22 02:28 UTCdigitalnewsasia.com
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Saimemory and SkyeChip collaborate on ZAM memory technology for AI

Collaboration targets high-bandwidth, energy-efficient memory for large-scale AI SkyeChip to provide design and engineering support for Saimemory’s next-generation ZAM technology Saimemory Corp., a Tokyo-based subsidiary of SoftBank Corp. developing next-generation memory technology for AI, and SkyeChip Bhd, a Bursa Malaysia-listed silicon IP and silicon products company, have announced a design and engineering engagement supporting Saimemory’s Z-Angle Memory (ZAM) programme. Saimemory is devel

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2026-10-21 06:51 UTCdigitalnewsasia.com