The second phase of the National Digital Network Plan (Jendela) is expected to commence this year, announced Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching.

Second phase of National Digital Network Plan to commence this year — deputy minister

A total of 63,652 pieces of fraudulent online content on social media were taken down by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) last year.

Teo says 63,652 fraudulent content removed from social media by MCMC last year

Google has paid C$100 million (US$69 million or RM311.59 million) to use news stories from Canadian media outlets on its platform, the tech company said on Friday.

Google pays C$100m to use Canadian news outlets' stories

The Biden administration suggested that the Supreme Court should reject Donald Trump’s request to delay a law that would ban TikTok in the US if it isn’t sold by its Chinese parent company.

US DOJ asks Supreme Court to reject Trump's bid to delay TikTok ban

Microsoft Corp plans to spend US$80 billion (RM360.16 billion) this fiscal year building out data centres, underscoring the intense capital requirements of artificial intelligence (AI). 

More than half of this projected spending through June 2025 will be in the US, Microsoft President Brad Smith wrote in a blog post on Friday. Recent AI progress is thanks to “large-scale infrastructure investments that serve as the essential foundation of AI innovation and use”, Smith wrote.

Microsoft to spend US$80b on AI data centres this year

The enforcement of the Application Service Provider Class (ASP(C)) licensing for social media platforms which requires them to register with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is seen as a significant step by the government to protect users, says Kota Melaka MP Khoo Poay Tiong.

Social media licensing to boost user protection, regulation — Khoo

BEIJING (Jan 3) Shipments to China of foreign-branded smartphones, including Apple Inc's iPhone, fell by 47.4% in November from a year earlier, according to data released on Friday from a government-affiliated research firm, down for the fourth month.

Apple's China troubles mount as foreign phone sales sink for fourth month

SINGAPORE: The manager of Keppel DC REIT has announced it is divesting the Basis Bay Data Centre in Cyberjaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia, for RM55.6 million (S$16.9 million).

Keppel DC REIT divests Basis Bay Data Centre in Cyberjaya at 2.6% above valuation

Asia Internet Holdings Sdn Bhd has ceased to be a substantial shareholder in Cuscapi Bhd (KL:CUSCAPI) after paring 5.29% stake in the point-of-sale systems provider.

Asia Internet is a private vehicle of Wong Thean Soon, the managing director MyEG Services Bhd (KL:MYEG). Also known as TS Wong, he still personally holds 21.96% in Cuscapi, making him the biggest shareholder of Cuscapi.

Asia Internet, private vehicle of MyEG’s TS Wong, ceases to be substantial shareholder of Cuscapi

US tech giant Meta Platforms has elevated prominent Republican Joel Kaplan to be its chief global affairs officer, replacing Nick Clegg.

Meta taps Republican Joel Kaplan to lead global policy team, replacing Nick Clegg

The Biden administration is considering a rule that could limit or ban Chinese drones in the US, the latest in a series of measures aimed at addressing national-security concerns linked to the country’s largest geopolitical rival.

US weighs rule to prohibit Chinese drones on security concerns

China's commerce ministry has proposed export restrictions on some technology used to make battery components and process critical minerals lithium and gallium, a document issued on Thursday showed.

China proposes further export curbs on battery, critical minerals tech

Awanbiru Technology Bhd (KL:AWANTEC) has secured a one-year extension to its cloud framework agreement (CFA 1.0) with the government, under which it manages and delivers Google cloud services to the government.

Awantec secures one year to provide Google cloud services to govt

The US Commerce Department said on Thursday it is considering new rules that would impose restrictions on Chinese drones that would restrict or ban them in the US citing national security concerns.

US considers potential rules to restrict or bar Chinese drones

Selangor Pakatan Harapan (PH) has lodged a police report against an opposition assemblyman from the state accused of posting defamatory content about Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Selangor PH files police report over alleged defamatory post against Anwar

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) agreement is expected to be signed on Monday, said Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.

Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone agreement to be signed on Monday, says MB

Investigators on Saturday expect to compile the complete transcript from the cockpit voice recorder recovered from the wreckage of the Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 that crashed last Sunday in South Korea, the Transport Ministry said in a statement.

South Korea to compile transcript of voice recording from crashed plane on Saturday

South Korean investigators again asked the country's acting president on Saturday to order the presidential security service to comply with an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol.

South Korean investigators ask acting president to clear way for Yoon's arrest

Hong Kong's deficit for this fiscal year is expected to be just below HK$100 billion (US$13 billion or RM57.87 billion), the city's finance chief said on Saturday.

Hong Kong budget deficit to be just under HK$100b, financial chief says

Police have recorded statements of 15 individuals, including family members and friends of the four people who died after attending a concert in Bandar Sunway, Subang Jaya, on Dec 31.

Four dead at concert: Police record statements from 15 individuals

The Malay Chamber of Commerce Malaysia (DPMM) will establish a Malay construction consortium comprising G1 to G7 class contractors to be involved in the development of 20.23 hectares in Bandar Malaysia gazetted as Malay reserved land.

Malay Chamber of Commerce wants G1-G7 contractors to participate in Bandar Malaysia development

Police are seeking public assistance to locate a 14-year-old girl reported missing in Genting Highlands, Bentong, since Tuesday.

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