HBKU To Host Global AI Ethics Conference In Doha This September

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) will host a landmark conference on artificial intelligence (AI) ethics, themed “The Convergence of Technology and Diverse Moral Traditions”, from Sept 28 to 29, at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) in Doha.

Labuan FSA Reaffirms Zero-tolerance Stance With Corruption-free Pledge

LABUAN, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) has reaffirmed its Corruption-Free Pledge with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), confirming its strong governance principles within its operations to ensure a corruption-free environment across the organisation.

Study: 89 Pct Of Malaysians Used AI Daily -- Telenor Asia

SHAH ALAM, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Eighty-nine per cent of Malaysian internet users are using artificial intelligence (AI) daily compared with 75 per cent recorded in 2024, a study by Telenor Asia revealed.

ASEAN AI Safety Network Targets For Adoption By Leaders At ASEAN Summit In October 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- A declaration on the establishment of the ASEAN AI Safety Network (ASEAN AI Safe) is targeted for adoption by leaders at the 47th ASEAN Summit, said ASEAN Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn.

Malaysia To Develop Digital Trust And Data Security Strategy, Establish Data Commission - Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- The government is committed to develop the Digital Trust and Data Security Strategy 2026-2030 and establish an independent Data Commission to safeguard digital transformation through a comprehensive national ecosystem.

ATR Sets Sights On Supporting Malaysia’s Green Aviation Goals

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- The French-Italian turboprop aircraft maker ATR is ready to help Malaysia and ASEAN operators meet their environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals as it continues to lead the regional aviation sector in sustainable operations.

APEC Steps Up Efforts To Ensure Ai-Based Economic Transformation Safe, Inclusive And Sustainable

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is stepping up efforts to ensure that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming and reshaping economies and societies across the Asia-Pacific is safe, inclusive, and sustainable. 

ASEAN Must Speed Up Its Integration Amid Global Trade Headwinds -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must step forward together and speed up its integration to reduce trade friction among its members amid global trade uncertainties, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Affin Group Achieves MSCI ESG Rating Upgrade To AA

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Affin Bank Bhd has been upgraded from ‘A’ to ‘AA’ in the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings.

AIA Malaysia Clinches Top MDRT Spot In Malaysia For The Ninth Time

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- AIA Malaysia has been recognised as the number one Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) company in Malaysia, earning the distinction for the ninth time. 

Malaysia Backs BRICS Call For Responsible AI Governance, ASEAN On Same Path - PM Anwar 

From Arul Rajoo Durar Raj

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 6 (Bernama) — Malaysia has welcomed the BRICS Statement on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance, voicing strong support for a vision of AI that serves development over domination, embeds ethics, reduces inequality and respects human dignity.

Agrobank Allocates RM50 Mln To Financing Scheme AgroPintar For Microentrepreneurs

KOTA KINABALU, July 6 (Bernama) -- Agrobank has allocated RM50 million to facilitate microfinancing access through its Agro Pintar Niaga Programme (AgroPintar), alongside an additional RM5 million in i-TEKAD matching grants.