AI Weekly Malaysia

A new report warns that memory (DRAM/NAND) prices will keep rising until 2028 due to a persistent supply-demand gap, with only 60% of demand met by 2027. This extends the ongoing shortage driven by AI, data centers, and device production, directly impacting hardware and cloud costs.

The LRT3 Shah Alam line began full operations on 29 June 2026, with a month of free rides to boost adoption. The line connects Bandar Utama to Shah Alam, improving commutes for tech workers and potentially making locations along the route more attractive for startups. This infrastructure upgrade could influence where companies set up offices and where talent chooses to live.

Digital Penang and OSK Ventures have signed a one-year MoU to improve access to venture debt and equity financing for AI, hardtech, and deeptech startups in Penang, targeting the capital gap faced by companies with long development cycles and high capital needs.

The JAKIM Sabah website was defaced by attackers claiming affiliation with Anonymous, who allege they stole admin emails. The site was taken offline, and JAKIM has not yet publicly addressed the breach.

Apple may launch a Mac Studio with an M7 Ultra chip and improved thermal design by 2028, as hinted by supply chain leaks. This is a long-term roadmap update with no immediate product impact, but signals a focus on sustained performance for professional workloads.

NTT Data Malaysia's MD Henrick Choo argues that Malaysian enterprises risk being outcompeted if they don't invest in AI, even if ROI is uncertain. He notes Malaysian firms lag Singapore by ~2 years in AI adoption, but spending continues, with NTT targeting 20% growth. He also stresses Malaysia's need to develop higher-quality AI and cloud engineers to capture global opportunities.

IIA Malaysia and BAC Education Group have signed an MoU to expand internal audit training and certification in Malaysia, aiming to build a stronger pipeline of qualified professionals through new academic and professional initiatives.

The LRT3 Shah Alam Line has officially opened, with Rapid KL offering free unlimited rides and parking on the line and its feeder buses from 29 June to 31 July 2026 to encourage adoption.