{
  "id": 14085622,
  "title": "2027 Budget will boost digital ecosystem",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/2027-budget-will-boost-digital-ecosystem",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-13T01:19:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/10/1554165/2027-budget-will-boost-digital-ecosystem"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The 2027 Budget of Malaysia has reaffirmed the nation's dedication to bolstering its digital economy through substantial investments in connectivity, artificial intelligence (AI), and cybersecurity. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and analysts highlight key initiatives such as RM5 billion for the National Digital Network Plan (JENDELA), RM1 billion for the national digital healthcare ecosystem, and RM142 million for strengthening National Information Dissemination Centres (NADI). These investments aim to enhance digital access, improve public services, and boost economic competitiveness. However, analysts emphasize that effective implementation, domestic technology development, and private sector participation are vital to achieving these goals.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}