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A letter from RAHIDA AINI MOHD ISMAIL, Researcher, Penang Institute.
Less than a third of Niger's vast territory has Internet access, so the west African country is betting on satellite broadband to bridge the digital divide in remote rural areas.
FROM PARIMALA PONNUSAMY Technology strategist Shah Alam
The digital revolution has transformed our world, but not always in equitable ways. Big Tech companies, with their vast resources and global reach, often dominate the digital landscape – controlling how the world accesses and utilises the conveniences of a digitally-enabled world.
While 93% of people in high-income countries were estimated to be using the Internet this year, only 27% of people in low-income countries were online, the report showed.
JOHOR BARU: The construction of 107 high-tech telecommunication towers in Johor marks a significant milestone under phase one of the National Digital Network (Jendela) initiative, says the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).
From PARIMALA PONNUSAMY, Technology Strategist Lorry System Sdn Bhd Port Klang.
MATRIX Connexion, a cloud computing firm, has officially launched its first initiative, TechConnectED, aimed at bridging the digital divide in education.
PHNOM PENH: (Bernama) Laos is urging global communities to bridge the deepening data divide that is confronting developing nations that otherwise could derail their economic progress.
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has issued a stern warning to all parties against attempting to sow division in the country.
IN today's world, digital access is more than just convenience – it's a gateway to opportunity. It fuels education, drives businesses and strengthens communities.
The leader of the most prominent digital inclusion organisation in the country has a straightforward take on artificial intelligence (AI).
The UN telecoms agency chief warned March 7 of the toll artificial intelligence could take on societies, but said her greatest concern remains the huge number of people without access to digital technologies.
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Friday (March 14, 2025)
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim called for stronger partnerships between governments, industries, and communities to unlock opportunities in the digital space, ensuring no one is left behind in the age of fast-paced digital advancement.
KUCHING: Nearly half of the 600 telecommunication towers being built under the Sarawak Multimedia Authority Rural Telecommunication (SMART) initiative are already in operation, it was announced.
KUALA LUMPUR: Huawei has provided hundreds of mobile network sites as well as cloud services and intelligent operation centres in Sarawak, which have helped improve wireless network coverage in remote areas, accelerating the country’s digital transformation, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Asean Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) members must enhance cooperation in infrastructure, trade, tourism and digital transformation to drive regional connectivity, foster inclusive growth, and create a conducive environment for social economic progress.
VIENTIANE: Members of the Asean Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) must enhance cooperation in infrastructure, trade, tourism, and digital transformation to drive regional connectivity and foster inclusive growth, says Tan Sri Johari Abdul.
AS the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) reaches its 10th anniversary, it is undeniable that this ambitious venture has come a long way since its inception.
