PETALING JAYA : Malaysia has made major strides in digital connectivity and technology adoption over the past decade. That was the central message of the International Regulatory Conference 2026, where regulators, policymakers and industry leaders explored how Malaysia can remain competitive in the coming digital decade. Organised by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), the conference brought together regulators, policymakers and industry leaders to examine how Malaysia can remain competitive, innovative and resilient in the coming digital decade. Balancing innovation and regulationAs Malaysia accelerates into its digital decade, speakers agreed that regulation must keep pace with innovation without becoming an obstacle to it. Preparing for the digital futureThroughout the 10 dialogue sessions, discussions repeatedly returned to the importance of preparing people for the digital future.