KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is shifting gears to become Southeast Asia’s hub for smart and sustainable mobility, with a renewed focus on electric vehicles (EVs), artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced manufacturing, says Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. “AI is redefining the way vehicles are designed, manufactured, and driven,” said Tengku Zafrul...
ALOR SETAR: The National Science Centre (NSC), which reopened to the public on Oct 1, now boasts a range of new facilities and educational modules, offering visitors a more immersive and enjoyable experience. Its director Mohammad Fuad Rahman said the centre had been closed from March to September for renovations, including upgrades to the exhibition gallery. "Among...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has removed 2,354 deepfake items and 46,966 pieces of false content over a three-year period since Jan 1, 2022, the Dewan Rakyat was told on Wednesday (Oct 22). Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said that from Jan 1, 2022, to Oct 15 this year, the MCMC...
KUALA LUMPUR: Bukit Aman will enhance its forensic technology capabilities, including the use of artificial intelligence (AI), to better address increasingly complex criminal activities, says Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay. The Deputy Inspector-General of Police said it is crucial for the police force to keep pace with current developments and strengthen its existing technological assets. "We...
SEPANG: Malaysians have to face challenges concerning the use of artificial intelligence (AI) head-on by emphasising humanistic values and critical thinking, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister acknowledged that these challenges are present because the country is embarking on something new. He emphasised on the importance of paying attention to the human element as the...
PUTRAJAYA: The Special Task Force on Agency Reform (STAR) meeting on Monday (Aug 18) evening will, among other matters, discuss studies by the United Nations University (Tokyo), McKinsey, and JP Morgan's experience on increasing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and enhancing worker productivity, says Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar. The Chief Secretary to the...
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will examine the need for specific laws on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in light of emerging legal challenges. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said (pic) said the current legal system needs to be upgraded, as AI-related laws require different approaches, including burden of proof,...
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's upcoming Guidelines for Responsible AI Communication will provide a critical framework to support professionals across media, public relations and digital content creation, says Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. He said the guidelines aim to complement the country's National AI Roadmap and uphold ethical, transparent, and trustworthy communication practices as artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly...
Gone are the days when young graduates waited patiently for the doors to employment to open for them. Today, they are breaking with established norms by embracing artificial intelligence to transform their career choices. Between rapid adoption and profound upheaval, this generation is reinventing the rules of the professional game. The scale of this silent revolution...
IN A time where innovation drives everything from healthcare to transportation and even entertainment, engineering stands out as a career that blends creativity, problem-solving and real-world impact. It’s one of the few fields where you don’t just learn about the future—you help build it. Whether it’s designing renewable energy systems, developing autonomous machines or creating smarter cities,...
