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YB Gobind Singh Deo Launches Oracle SDI to Train 300,000 Malaysians in AI Skills

Kuala Lumpur, April 3, 2026 — Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo today announced the launch of the Oracle Skills Development Initiative (SDI), a major effort to equip 300,000 Malaysians with artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technology skills at no cost. The initiative, unveiled at Oracle AI Experience Live 2026, is a collaboration between Oracle Corporation and MyDIGITAL Corporation. It targets both students and working professionals, offering globally recognised certifications to boost employability and long-term career development. According to Gobind Singh Deo, the programme is designed to support Malaysia’s workforce transformation as the country accelerates its digital economy ambitions. “This initiative reflects our commitment to developing future-ready talent. By providing access to high-quality training and certification, we are ensuring Malaysians are well-prepared to compete in an increasingly digital and AI-driven global economy,” he said. Under the programme, participants will receive more than 200 hours of structured learning and certification pathways over a three-years period, with a targeted impact timeline leading up to 2029. The training will cover a wide range of in-demand technologies, including Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), OCI Generative AI, OCI Data Science, Oracle APEX, OCI DevOps, and OCI Security. Participants can access the programme free of charge through Oracle MyLearn, a comprehensive learning platform developed by Oracle University. Gobind emphasised that talent development and empowerment remain central to Malaysia’s aspiration of becoming an AI-driven nation by 2030. “Investing in people is key to achieving our national vision. Initiatives like SDI will play a vital role in building a skilled, resilient, and competitive workforce for the future,” he added. --Minutes MY / Igneseous Noris

Kuala Lumpur, April 3, 2026 — Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo today announced the launch of the Oracle Skills Development Initiative (SDI), a major effort to equip 300,000 Malaysians with artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technology skills at no cost. The initiative, unveiled at Oracle AI Experience Live 2026, is a collaboration between Oracle Corporation […]

MyDigital ID to Power Age Verification for Social Media Users in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 — The proposed use of MyDigital ID is being viewed as a highly effective electronic know-your-customer (eKYC) solution to support Malaysia’s plan to enforce a minimum age of 16 for social media users, expected to roll out in the second half of this year. Malaysian Cyber Consumer Association (MCCA) president Siraj Jalil said a strong and reliable eKYC framework is essential to ensure the policy achieves its goals of protecting children online and reducing the prevalence of fake accounts. He noted that MyDigital ID, a locally developed system with advanced security features under the supervision of the National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA), is well-positioned to serve this purpose. According to him, integrating MyDigital ID into licensing requirements for major social media platforms such as Meta and TikTok would significantly enhance identity verification processes. Siraj added that stricter verification mechanisms would make it harder for underage users to falsify their age, while also enabling authorities to better enforce the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588) against anonymous or fraudulent accounts. Describing the proposed age restriction as a “game changer,” he said the move could greatly improve online safety for children. He also pointed to Indonesia’s recent decision to restrict access to high-risk digital platforms for users below 16 under its Tunas policy, noting that Malaysia’s approach of conducting detailed studies before implementation places it on the right path. However, Siraj emphasised that the success of the policy will depend not only on technology but also on strong parental involvement and improved digital literacy programmes, particularly through initiatives led by the Ministry of Education. He stressed the importance of clear communication with the public, especially students and parents, to prevent confusion or resistance that could undermine the policy’s objectives. Earlier, on March 7, Deputy Communications and Multimedia Minister Teo Nie Ching confirmed that the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is currently evaluating various age verification methods ahead of the policy’s enforcement. The government aims to have all social media platforms implement eKYC systems by the end of the second quarter of 2026 as part of broader efforts to enforce the minimum age requirement.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 — The proposed use of MyDigital ID is being viewed as a highly effective electronic know-your-customer (eKYC) solution to support Malaysia’s plan to enforce a minimum age of 16 for social media users, expected to roll out in the second half of this year. Malaysian Cyber Consumer Association (MCCA) president Siraj […]

TikTok Contributes RM20 Billion to Malaysia’s Digital Economy in 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 — TikTok contributed about RM20 billion in gross value added (GVA) to Malaysia’s economy in 2025, representing nearly four per cent of the country’s total digital economy, according to the Malaysia Socioeconomic Impact Report 2025 released by the platform. The report said the ecosystem built around TikTok, TikTok Shop and TikTok […]