KUALA LUMPUR, 14 October 2026 (The Capital Post) – The Ministry of Digital has emphasised the importance of stronger collaboration between the government and industry in developing a trusted, competitive and progressive digital ecosystem to support Malaysia’s AI Nation 2030 aspirations.
Digital Ministry Secretary-General Datuk Fabian Bigar highlighted the role of effective governance, clear policies and strategic leadership during the PETRONAS Legal DigiTech Summit 2026 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on Tuesday (13 October).
He delivered a keynote address and participated in a C-Suite Conversation panel titled “Leading Malaysia’s Digital Future: Policy, Governance & Enterprise Leadership.”
The summit brought together discussions on technological developments, digital risks and evolving regulatory requirements, highlighting the need to balance regulatory compliance with innovation and business growth.
As the digital landscape becomes increasingly complex, organisations must strengthen their ability to manage risks, adopt technology responsibly and maintain competitiveness.
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The ministry also stressed that cooperation between policymakers and industry players is essential to ensuring that digital transformation is supported by effective governance and responsible technology adoption.
Aligning policies, governance frameworks and strategic leadership is expected to support the responsible use of artificial intelligence while strengthening Malaysia’s digital economy.
These efforts form part of the country’s broader ambition to advance its digital capabilities and realise the AI Nation 2030 vision.
According to a post on the official Facebook page of Kementerian Digital, closer government-industry cooperation remains an important element in building a sustainable digital ecosystem and supporting Malaysia’s technological development – The Capital Post
