Agriculture-environment urged to perform stronger legal reform, digital transformation

Agriculture-environment urged to perform stronger legal reform, digital transformation

Addressing the ministry’s conference reviewing first-half performance and outlining tasks for the remainder of 2026, the Deputy PM said completing the legal framework must remain the ministry’s top priority. He urged the ministry to expedite revisions to key legislation, including the Land Law, the Law on Environmental Protection, the Law on Water Resources…

Maritime sector urged to embrace digital transformation to stay competitive

Maritime sector urged to embrace digital transformation to stay competitive

GEORGE TOWN: Competitiveness in the maritime sector will depend increasingly on digital intelligence, governance capabilities and regional cooperation rather than physical infrastructure alone, says Penang Port Commission chairman Datuk Yeoh Soon Hin. He said ports must integrate digital transformation in their end-to-end operations and governance systems to improve efficiency, transparency and compliance. “In line with…

Local councils urged to use AI to slash red tape

Local councils urged to use AI to slash red tape

PUTRAJAYA: Local councils must abandon their “business as usual” mindset and embrace artificial intelligence (AI) to slash red tape in serving ratepayers, says Nga Kor Ming (pic). The Housing and Local Govern­ment Minister issued a wake-up call to local authorities (PBTs) nationwide, warning that a digital overhaul is needed to ensure Malaysia remains globally competitive…