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CelcomDigi survey to tackle AI-driven scams at unis

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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CelcomDigi launches nationwide survey to learn how Malaysian uni students spot AI-driven scams and shape stronger online safety tools.
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GSMA brings #ChangeTheFace Alliance into diversity push

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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GSMA folds the #ChangeTheFace Alliance into its Connectivity for Good programme, bolstering global diversity and inclusion efforts in tech.
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CelcomDigi completes IOI estate-wide mobile rollout

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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CelcomDigi finishes IOI estate-wide 4G rollout, linking over 100 plantations and nearby rural communities for digital operations and services.
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Tech Mahindra's multilingual AI honoured by WEF MINDS

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Tech Mahindra's sovereign multilingual AI, handling millions of queries in Hindi, Bahasa and regional dialects, is honoured by WEF's MINDS.
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CelcomDigi powers IOI estates with new 4G networks

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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CelcomDigi completes over 100 new 4G sites across IOI plantations, boosting estate connectivity, automation plans and rural coverage in Malaysia.
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Nomad Futurist, DE-CIX expand free digital infra training

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Nomad Futurist and DE-CIX are teaming up to offer free, industry-certified digital infrastructure training to workers and students worldwide.
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Paydibs unveils Nexus suite & Mini POS for MSMEs

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Paydibs launches Nexus eCommerce suite and Mini POS tool to cut digitalisation costs and simplify payments for Malaysia's 1.1m MSMEs.
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Bitget backs UNICEF games scheme for Cambodian girls

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Bitget deepens its UNICEF partnership to boost Cambodian girls' digital skills through game design, coding and youth-led Game Jam events.
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Digital economy seen surging to USD $28 trillion by 2026

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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The global digital economy is forecast to hit USD $28 trillion by 2026, growing nearly three times faster than overall world output.
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Digital economy set to hit USD $28 trillion in 2026

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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The global digital economy is forecast to surge 9.5% in 2026 to USD $28 trillion, triple the pace of overall worldwide economic growth.
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CelcomDigi boosts flood aid & connectivity nationwide

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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CelcomDigi rolls out nationwide flood relief, powering WiFi, charging and targeted alerts to support over 50,000 displaced Malaysians.
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Cloudflare blocks billions of attacks on elections, media

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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Cloudflare says it now blocks nearly 10 billion cyber attacks a month on elections, media and NGOs, amid rising AI and security threats.
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CelcomDigi revamps ONE bundle with 5G, fibre & Disney+

Tue, 30th Dec 2025
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CelcomDigi debuts revamped ONE bundles with 500Mbps fibre, unlimited 5G mobile lines and Disney+ streaming for Malaysian households.
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Indosat spins off IDR Rp14.6tr fibre in FibreCo deal

Sat, 27th Dec 2025
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Indosat to spin off fibre network into FibreCo joint venture with Arsari and Northstar, valuing assets at IDR Rp14.6 trillion.
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Replit brings app-building tools directly into ChatGPT

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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Replit's new ChatGPT integration lets users build, preview and refine live apps directly in the chat window, streamlining software creation.
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K-Towers, PowerX bring AI to remote Pacific mobile towers

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
K-Towers and PowerX deploy AI-powered monitoring at ultra-remote Papua New Guinea mobile towers, cutting field visits and boosting uptime.
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Half of global mobile users may switch for satellite coverage

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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Nearly half of mobile users worldwide would switch providers for satellite coverage, with 60% willing to pay extra for reliable service beyond traditional dead zones.
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Why multilingual messaging is becoming essential for shopify's global future

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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Shopify merchants face a new challenge: real-time multilingual messaging to support global shoppers beyond translated storefronts, boosting trust and sales.
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Revolutionising creator - Audience monetisation through multilingual messaging

Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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Msg1 introduces multilingual messaging to help creators monetise meaningful, direct conversations with global audiences beyond language barriers.
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AI Singapore & Alibaba unveil regional model for 1,200 languages

Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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AI Singapore and Alibaba launch Qwen-SEA-LION-v4, a large language model supporting 1,200 Southeast Asian languages to boost regional AI inclusivity.