PUTRAJAYA, 29 October 2026 (The Capital Post) – Malaysia and Singapore have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in personal data protection, cybersecurity and the digital economy through their second bilateral consultation session.
The meeting, held in Putrajaya on 26 October, brought together representatives from Malaysia’s Ministry of Digital and Singapore’s Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI).
The Malaysian delegation was led by Ministry of Digital Secretary-General Datuk Fabian Bigar, while Singapore’s delegation was headed by Foo Chi Hsia.
The consultation was conducted under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by both governments in 2023, covering cooperation in personal data protection, cybersecurity and the digital economy.
The session provided an opportunity for both countries to exchange views, review developments and explore potential areas of strategic cooperation to support digital transformation.
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The discussions also focused on strengthening bilateral engagement and identifying opportunities that could deliver mutual benefits to Malaysia and Singapore.
Malaysia’s Ministry of Digital said such partnerships were important in strengthening the country’s position within the regional digital ecosystem.
The initiative also aligns with the ministry’s aspiration to transform Malaysia into an AI Nation by 2030.
According to a post on the official Facebook page of Kementerian Digital, the bilateral consultation reflects continued efforts by both countries to advance digital cooperation and strengthen regional partnerships – The Capital Post
