{"id":55395,"date":"2025-09-10T01:47:49","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T17:47:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/?p=55395"},"modified":"2025-09-21T03:07:22","modified_gmt":"2025-09-20T19:07:22","slug":"digital-nation-awards-2025-the-shortlist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/whats-new\/digital-nation-awards-2025-the-shortlist\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital Nation Awards 2025: The Shortlist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/gsma_events\/dns-kl-asean\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Digital Nation Summit Kuala Lumpur (ASEAN Edition)<\/a><\/strong> approaching, we are thrilled to announce our judges have <strong>shortlisted 17 videos<\/strong> among many submissions for the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/digital-nation-awards-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GSMA APAC Digital Nation Awards 2025<\/a><\/strong>, each showcasing innovative and impactful contributions to the digital landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These exceptional submissions will compete for six prestigious awards, showcasing digital inclusion, innovation, and supporting sustainable economic growth.. The winners will be celebrated at the highly anticipated awards ceremony during <strong>Digital Nation Awards &amp; Networking Cocktail at the Grand Ballroom, The Westin Kuala Lumpur<\/strong> on 23 September 2025 at 5:30 pm, where we will honor the visionaries driving transformative change in the digital era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-awards\">The Awards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2025 Awards will be recognizing the following 3 categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Excellence in Sustainability Video Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellence in Digital Inclusion Video Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellence in Innovation Video Award<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On top of the above 3 awards, we will select 3 videos among all of the submitted videos for the following 3 awards:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Best Digital Nation Video Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital Nation Video Creativity Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best Social Media Impact Award<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-17-finalists\">The 17 Finalists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/v\/17HFR3CPqk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/01_afghan_wireless_thumbnail_1280x720-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A group of Afghan children and adults stand outdoors on dusty ground, looking up and waving at the camera. Most are smiling. The photo is taken from above. The caption at the bottom reads, \u201cThe people of Afghanistan are known for their strength and determination.\u201d.\" class=\"wp-image-55396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/01_afghan_wireless_thumbnail_1280x720-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/01_afghan_wireless_thumbnail_1280x720-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/01_afghan_wireless_thumbnail_1280x720-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/01_afghan_wireless_thumbnail_1280x720.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/v\/17HFR3CPqk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Connecting Hearts, Powering Dreams, Building a Greener Future for Afghanistan<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">by Afghan Wireless Communication Co.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/v\/1B1Gdc7V9u\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/02_AIS_thumbnail_1280x720-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Three people in helmets and jackets, some with Thai flag patches, stand outdoors at night by rubble and metal rods. One operates a drone controller, focused on its screen, as rescue or recovery efforts appear underway amid construction debris.\" class=\"wp-image-55397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/02_AIS_thumbnail_1280x720-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/02_AIS_thumbnail_1280x720-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/02_AIS_thumbnail_1280x720-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/02_AIS_thumbnail_1280x720.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/v\/1B1Gdc7V9u\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AIS Network Hero &#8211; Last Man Standing<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">by AIS<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/v\/18dLsYoDEs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/03_CelcomDigi_thumbnail_1280x720-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A robotic dog walks on a paved path outside a modern glass building labeled &quot;The Gallery&quot;. Blue accent lighting glows inside, and company logos for CelcomDigi, 5G, and Malaysia's No.1 network are visible on the building facade. A round white object is near the water feature.\" class=\"wp-image-55398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/03_CelcomDigi_thumbnail_1280x720-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/03_CelcomDigi_thumbnail_1280x720-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/03_CelcomDigi_thumbnail_1280x720-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/03_CelcomDigi_thumbnail_1280x720.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/v\/18dLsYoDEs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CelcomDigi &#8211; AI Experience Centre<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">by CelcomDigi<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/v\/16wLAmrktX\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/04_YTL_thumbnail_1280x720-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Four people walk single file along a narrow bridge over a calm river, surrounded by lush green trees and hills. A house stands near the riverbank on the left, and forested mountains rise in the background under a clear sky.\" class=\"wp-image-55399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/04_YTL_thumbnail_1280x720-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/04_YTL_thumbnail_1280x720-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/04_YTL_thumbnail_1280x720-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/04_YTL_thumbnail_1280x720.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/v\/16wLAmrktX\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fibertizing Sabah &#8211; Power by People, Connected by Yes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">by YTL Communications<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/v\/14MRHuwofCw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/05_HONOR_thumbnail_1280x720-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A smiling young woman in an orange tank top pours a bucket of water over her head outdoors, water splashing everywhere. Sunlight filters through trees in the background. White text in the center reads, &quot;Ten years ago, the iconic Ice Bucket Challenge.\" class=\"wp-image-55400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/05_HONOR_thumbnail_1280x720-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/05_HONOR_thumbnail_1280x720-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/05_HONOR_thumbnail_1280x720-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/05_HONOR_thumbnail_1280x720.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/v\/14MRHuwofCw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Freeze for ALS | HONOR the Challenger<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">by HONOR<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/v\/1WuW4StVzy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/06_maxis_thumbnail_1280x720-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A group of fans in black and yellow sports attire wave Sarawak flags and cheer enthusiastically in a stadium. Most are wearing headscarves. A scoreboard and more spectators are visible in the background. Subtitle reads: &quot;we revolutionised the sporting experience alongside the organiser&quot;.\" class=\"wp-image-55401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/06_maxis_thumbnail_1280x720-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/06_maxis_thumbnail_1280x720-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/06_maxis_thumbnail_1280x720-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/06_maxis_thumbnail_1280x720.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/v\/1WuW4StVzy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Game Changer: Powering the Malaysian Games with 5G-Advanced<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">by Maxis<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/v\/1ZeWYKbyg8\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/07_grameenphone_thumbnail_1280x720-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Three children are silhouetted against a sunset sky, sitting or kneeling on grassy ground. One child holds a stick, and the sun is visible behind them, creating a peaceful, nostalgic scene. A small blue logo appears in the top right corner.\" class=\"wp-image-55402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/07_grameenphone_thumbnail_1280x720-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/07_grameenphone_thumbnail_1280x720-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/07_grameenphone_thumbnail_1280x720-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/07_grameenphone_thumbnail_1280x720.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/v\/1ZeWYKbyg8\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Greener Society with Paper Pen (Seed Inside)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">by Grameenphone<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/v\/1JLehrrb5p\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/08_Banglalink_thumbnail_1280x720-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A teacher in a white headscarf reads a book to a group of young students, some in wheelchairs, in a colorful classroom. The children wear matching uniforms and listen attentively. Educational posters and toys are visible in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-55403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/08_Banglalink_thumbnail_1280x720-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/08_Banglalink_thumbnail_1280x720-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/08_Banglalink_thumbnail_1280x720-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/08_Banglalink_thumbnail_1280x720.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/v\/1JLehrrb5p\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Inclusive Digital Education for 2000 Specially Abled Children<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">by Banglalink<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/v\/17HjcTH2bm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/09_Huawei_thumbnail_1280x720-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A person in a floral shirt and traditional skirt walks down a dirt path holding a rope, leading a brown cow. Green fields and tall crops line the path, with trees and a hazy sky in the background. The scene is rural and peaceful.\" class=\"wp-image-55404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/09_Huawei_thumbnail_1280x720-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/09_Huawei_thumbnail_1280x720-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/09_Huawei_thumbnail_1280x720-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/09_Huawei_thumbnail_1280x720.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/v\/17HjcTH2bm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">InsureCow &#8211; Huawei ICT Incubator Winner Empowers Farmers in Bangladesh<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">by Huawei<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/v\/17JehVyimS\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/10_singtel_thumbnail_1280x720-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Two construction workers in safety vests and helmets crouch on a balcony, organizing bundles of cables along the floor beside a glass railing. Their reflections are visible in the glass, and the city skyline is blurred in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-55406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/10_singtel_thumbnail_1280x720-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/10_singtel_thumbnail_1280x720-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/10_singtel_thumbnail_1280x720-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/10_singtel_thumbnail_1280x720.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/v\/17JehVyimS\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Majulah Singapura<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">by Singtel<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/v\/16AQp6VwLy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11_optus_thumbnail_1280x720-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Three men stand outdoors under a metal shelter, laughing and smiling. Two wear black T-shirts and sunglasses, while the third wears a teal shirt and black vest. A yellow bin, tables, and trees are in the background, suggesting a casual, fun gathering.\" class=\"wp-image-55407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11_optus_thumbnail_1280x720-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11_optus_thumbnail_1280x720-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11_optus_thumbnail_1280x720-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/11_optus_thumbnail_1280x720.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/v\/16AQp6VwLy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Optus&#8217; Donate Your Data Program Changes Lives at Esuarve<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">by Optus<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/v\/19qcCuDsc4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/12_SCSDU_thumbnail_1280x720-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A woman with straight, shoulder-length dark hair and a black jacket looks at her phone outdoors. The background is blurred with trees and buildings. Two logos are at the top right, and a blue digital wave effect is at the bottom of the image.\" class=\"wp-image-55408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/12_SCSDU_thumbnail_1280x720-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/12_SCSDU_thumbnail_1280x720-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/12_SCSDU_thumbnail_1280x720-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/12_SCSDU_thumbnail_1280x720.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/v\/19qcCuDsc4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SarawakID: Empowering Citizens, Transforming Governance<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">by SCSDU, The Department of The Premier of Sarawak<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/v\/15wdrR9hyN\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/13_DialogAxiata_thumbnail_1280x720-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"An older man with gray hair and a short beard smiles while holding a large fish, possibly a swordfish, by the head on a beach. 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