PIKOM

06/08/2026

🏆PDEA 2026 Winners Announced!

Yesterday (5 Aug.), PIKOM proudly announced 101 Winners of the PIKOM Digital Excellence Awards (PDEA) 2026—recognising exceptional achievements, leadership and innovation across Malaysia’s technology industry.

As PIKOM Chairman and PDEA 2026 Organising Chair Adj. Prof. (Practice) Alex Liew said:

“The growing number and calibre of our winners send a clear message: Malaysian technology companies are world-class.”

To all winners, this recognition is a powerful platform—and now is the time to make the most of it. Share your achievement with your customers, employees, investors and business partners. Use it to strengthen your brand, open new doors and inspire your teams to aim even higher.

We encourage winners to consider the available PDEA winner packages, including opportunities offered through our partnership with Media Prima, to amplify your visibility and maximise the value of your achievement.

The celebration continues at the PDEA 2026 Gala Awards Dinner on 10 September, held in conjunction with PIKOM’s 40th Anniversary—our Ruby Jubilee.

Congratulations once again. You have earned the recognition, the platform and the bragging rights that come with being a PDEA winner!

30/07/2026

Malaysia’s economy continues to show resilience in 2026!
✅ Q2 GDP growth: 5.8%
✅ H1 growth: 5.6%
✅ Inflation eased to 1.9% in June

The Malaysia Economic Outlook Review – July 2026 provides a deep dive into sectoral performance, policy reforms, and business opportunities.

📖 Read the full report here:https://pikom.org.my/PIKOM/Malaysia_Economic_Outlook_Review-July2026.pdf

The report is produced by PIKOM Research Committee.

24/07/2026

It was vibrant and exciting day filled with sportmanship yet competitive spirit.The inaugural PIKOM Rally For Her Pickleball Tournament was a blast on 10 July 2026 at First Shot Pickleball PJ.

🥇 Champion – AI-EC Victory
Yeong Keat Yaw & Erika Pungolino
💰 RM1,000

🥈 1st Runner-Up – Gorbytech
Vivi Sim & Shyan Lai
💰 RM700

🥉 2nd Runner-Up – The Exclusive
Izzy Hariza & Chester Loh
💰 RM500

🏅 3rd Runner-Up – CTC Data Dinkers
Syed Abdul Hadi & Lee Swee Kee
💰 RM300

From intense rallies to amazing teamwork, every match was a reminder of how powerful and fun the game can be when passion meets purpose 💜

🎥 Missed the action or want to relive the best moments? You can view the match recordings on the Sport Sync platform here: https://www.sportssync.asia/tournament/231

More photos can be seen at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Ghn3UKFVaPoeoLtUbFeSAAZhMEfwVx2s?usp=sharing

Our appreciation to Benjamin Lim of KLPB Management and his team of referees and Medic who ensured all matches were conducted smoothly and fairly.

To all players, supporters, and partners thank you for making this tournament such a memorable one. This is just the beginning… we’ll see you on the court again next year😉🔥

24/07/2026

🔐 Cybersecurity is everyone’s business.

As threats grow more sophisticated, collaboration across the Asia-Oceania region is vital to building stronger strategies and digital trust.

On behalf of ASOCIO, PIKOM invites cybersecurity leaders to participate in the ASOCIO Cybersecurity Survey 2026. Your insights will directly shape the upcoming ASOCIO Cybersecurity Policy Report 2026, strengthening resilience and guiding evidence-based policy recommendations.

👥 Who should join?
CISOs, CIOs, CTOs
Heads of Information Security
Chief Digital Officers
Cybersecurity Directors & Managers
IT & Cybersecurity Leaders

📌 Why it matters:
✔ Identify emerging challenges & trends
✔ Inform practical policy & best practices
✔ Strengthen regional collaboration
✔ Ensure Malaysia’s voice is represented

🗓 Survey closes: 7 August 2026
⏱ Takes only 8–10 minutes
🔗 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6XMYPGR

Every response contributes to a safer, more resilient, and digitally trusted Asia-Oceania. Please share this with your network of cybersecurity professionals — together, we can make an impact.

CyberSecurity Malaysia

24/07/2026

🚀 Shape the Future of Malaysia’s Digital Workforce! ✨

PIKOM invites all technology companies, GBS organisations, digital enterprises, and SMEs to participate in the PIKOM Digital Talent Survey 2026.

Your insights will help:
🔹 Strengthen Malaysia’s digital economy
🔹 Guide workforce planning & talent development
🔹 Support meaningful engagement with policymakers

📊 Every voice matters—your input is vital to building a stronger, smarter, and future-ready digital Malaysia.
👉 Take the survey today: https://talentgap.pikom.org.my/

Together, let’s empower Malaysia’s digital future. 💡🌐

21/07/2026

21/07/2026

What an incredible day for PIKOM!

The inaugural Frontier of Super Intelligence: AI & Beyond 2026 brought together almost 1000 participants, making it the largest PIKOM conference to date.

Throughout the day, policymakers, technology leaders, innovators, academics and industry practitioners exchanged insights on AI infrastructure, enterprise transformation, trustworthy AI, cloud and data centres, early adoption and Malaysia’s AI talent equation.

The event also marked two important milestones:

🚀 The launch of PIKOM KATALYST AI, a Skills Intelligence Platform by PIKOM Academy and Credence, a TM company.

📊 The launch of the PIKOM Talent Gap Survey 2026, which will help identify critical skills gaps and strengthen alignment between industry, academia and national talent policies.

Our heartfelt appreciation goes to YBhg. Datuk Fabian Bigar, Secretary General of the Ministry of Digital, for his special address and support.

Congratulations to Alex Loh, Organising Chair and Chair of the PIKOM AI Chapter; Wing K. Lee, Co-Organising Chair and Chair of the PIKOM Digital Infrastructure Chapter; and the entire Organising Committee for successfully delivering this memorable inaugural conference.

A very big thank you to all speakers, moderators, panellists, exhibitors and delegates who contributed to its success. Our sincerest gratitude also goes to the partners:
Diamond Partner: Supermicro
Gold Partners: Dell Technologies, Qualcomm, YTL Communications
Telco Partner: U Mobile
Digital Infrastructure Partner: Maxis
Networking Lunch Partner: Lenovo
Collateral Partner: UST
Content Patners: China Mobile, DayOne Data Centers
Silver Partners: HUAWEI, Sangfor
Exhibition Partners:
AITraining2U, Akamai, altSHIFT, Core Consulting, CTC, Dah Reply, Daythree, DOITNOW, eCloudvalley, GD XCHANGE, Glocomp, ISATEC, KAYTUS, K-Pintar, NTT Data, Promeritus, Quocent, Rimini Street, Strateq, Vantaxia Global, WEKA and XXELL

There is much more to share—look out for more photos coming soon.

14/07/2026

✨ Thank You for Joining Us! ✨
Today, at M World Hotel Petaling Jaya, we came together for a dialogue entitled, “Enabling Malaysia’s Startup Ecosystem in an Era of Digital Regulation”, co-hosted by PIKOM and DPA (Digital Prosperity Asia).

From insightful study findings to powerful panel discussions moderated by Johary Mustapha PIKOM Startup Chapter Chair with:
Michael Tan, Head, Global Market Access & Corporate Innovation, MDEC
Koh Liang Wei, Head of Policy, DPA
Nuraizah Shamsul Baharin, CEO & Founder, MADCash
Izzudin Hafiz, Co-Founder & CTO, Decube,
the session highlighted how startups can thrive while navigating digital regulations — balancing trust, innovation, and growth.

📄 Download the Digital Regulations and the Startup Ecosystem in Malaysia report from https://www.digitalprosperity.asia/digital-regulations-startup-ecosystem-malaysia

A big thank you to all participants for your energy, ideas, and commitment to strengthening Malaysia’s digital economy. Let’s keep the dialogue going and continue building an enabling environment for startups and SMEs!

13/07/2026

📢 PIKOM Chairman Highlights – June 2026

June has been a busy and exciting month for PIKOM!

From the successful CIO Conference 2026 and the launch of our Minimum Viable AI Governance (MV-AIG), to talent development initiatives, government engagements and international collaborations, we're continuing to work together to strengthen Malaysia's digital ecosystem.

Watch Chairman Adj. Prof. (Practice) Alex Liew recap the month's highlights and see how PIKOM continues to champion the industry's growth.

🎥 Watch now:
https://youtu.be/0l6BZIr1eqI?si=e06ZGMrif0p17bc6

Don't forget to join us next at the inaugural Frontier of Super Intelligence: AI & Beyond 2026 on 16 July as we explore what's next for AI and the digital economy.

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09/06/2026

We received tremendous interest and positive response to the PIKOM Digital Excellence Awards (PDEA) 2026.

In consideration of the numerous requests from organisations seeking additional time to complete their submissions, we are pleased to announce that the nomination deadline has been extended from 12 June 2026 to 26 June 2026.

❓ Why nominate❓
🔺 Gain national recognition among industry leaders
🔺Position your organisation for regional & global awards, including APICTA and ASOCIO
🔺Benchmark your innovation against the best

❗❗Revised Nomination Deadline: 26 June 2026 (Friday)❗❗

Submit your nomination here -> https://forms.gle/pu7MpwWZzqYFvEWw7
Framework and Criteria ->https://pikom.org.my/2026/PDEA/PDEA2026_Framework_and_Criteria.pdf

Don't miss this final opportunity to be recognised among Malaysia's leading technology organisations.

Be seen. Be recognised. Be counted among the industry’s best.