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The Monash Southeast Asia Research Centre for Digital Technology & Society in partnership with Yayasan Malaysiakini and Luminate are pleased to invite you to Tech Sovereignty vs Dependency, a forum with Minister of Digital YB Gobind Singh Deo to discuss how Malaysia can strengthen its sovereignty at a time when the tools we rely on to communicate are increasingly controlled from abroad. There will also be a panel of experts critically considering the challenges to Malaysia's tech sovereignty aspirations, and how they may be addressed. Date: 7 May 2026 (Thursday) Time: 9am to 1pm (lunch will be provided) Venue: Auditorium 1, Monash University Malaysia Entry is free via registration: https://shorturl.at/vqQat

The Monash Southeast Asia Research Centre for Digital Technology & Society in partnership with Yayasan Malaysiakini and Luminate are pleased to invite you to Tech Sovereignty vs Dependency, a forum with Minister of Digital YB Gobind Singh Deo to discuss how Malaysia can strengthen its sovereignty at a time when the tools we rely on to communicate are increasingly controlled from abroad. There will also be a panel of experts critically considering the challenges to Malaysia's tech sovereignty aspirations, and how they may be addressed. Date: 7 May 2026 (Thursday) Time: 9am to 1pm (lunch will be provided) Venue: Auditorium 1, Monash University Malaysia Entry is free via registration: https://shorturl.at/vqQat

[Pengumuman] Kemahiran TVET kini ‘lubuk emas’ kerjaya masa depan anak muda. Rekod kebolehpasaran graduan mencecah 99 peratus, mengubah persepsi ibu bapa kemahiran praktikal adalah aset paling berharga dalam mendepani realiti pasaran kerja. Bacaan lanjut : https://mk.my/TVET-BM

[Announcement] TVET skills now a ‘goldmine’ for youth future careers. With graduate employability at 99 per cent, parents are rethinking career paths and placing greater value on practical skills in today’s job market. Read more : http://mk.my/TVET-EN

Your first car might not be a car. [Interactive Content] Discover how Rapid KL & Rapid Penang is making daily travel smarter, cheaper, and more connected across KL and Penang. Read more here: https://mk.my/rapidbus Source: myrapid.com.my

[Announcement] Amid rising scrutiny on courts, regional judicial forum to convene in Bangkok Against a backdrop of increasing scrutiny on judicial independence and accountability across Asia, senior judges, policymakers and legal experts are set to gather in Bangkok next month for the World Judicial Integrity Forum (WJIF) 2026. Organised by Malaysia-based International Strategy Institute (ISI) and co-hosted with Rangsit University, the forum will take place on 13 May 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand, under the theme “Justice, Reform, and Resilience: Towards a Global Legal Future.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/gbSG69NK

Why is it taking so long?” A fair question. [Interactive Content] Shah Alam Line is currently in its final phases of testing and validation to ensure it is fully ready before opening to passengers. This is not a delay without reason. Every system is being rigorously tested and independently verified because when it opens, it must operate safely, reliably, and seamlessly for all. Click through this interactive story to better understand the testing process and what it takes to get the line ready: https://lnkd.in/gKn5b2Ke Source: myrapid.com.my

[Partnership] Columbia Asia Hospital Cheras expands into a new era of healthcare. Expanded facilities, new specialties, and cutting-edge technology position the hospital to meet evolving healthcare needs. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gstKCsit

[Partnership] Columbia Asia Hospital Cheras expands into a new era of healthcare. Expanded facilities, new specialties, and cutting-edge technology position the hospital to meet evolving healthcare needs. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gstKCsit  

[Announcement] The H1 2026 Consumer Sentiment Study reveals strong homeownership demand, rising sustainability awareness, and evolving housing priorities among Malaysians. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gxts5XS9