Malaysia Launches National Office To Regulate AI Sector

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia launched a national office here, yesterday, to regulate and shape policies of the country’s burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) sector, aiming to establish itself as a regional hub. The National AI Office (NAIO) is a strategic initiative under the Digital Ministry, established to position…

Worsening floods displace over 140,000 in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Flooding affecting several states in Malaysia worsened yesterday, with 146,522 people being forced to leave their homes as of 9:00 pm local time. The worst affected areas are the east coast states of Kelantan and Terengganu, which were evacuated in the former 94,869 and…

Record 281 aid workers killed in 2024, says UN

GENEVA, Nov 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A staggering 281 aid workers have been killed around the world so far this year, making 2024 the deadliest year for humanitarians, the UN aid chief said. “Humanitarian workers are being killed at an unprecedented rate, their courage and humanity being met with bullets and…

Chinese Companies Under Spotlight At Malaysian Smart Technology Expo

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Chinese tech companies, participating in the Smart Nation Expo 2024, drew great interest yesterday, with electric vehicles (EV), charging station manufacturers and solutions and management providers at the forefront. The expo is a leading technology showcase, envisioning a future transformed by interconnected innovations in…

Malaysia’s Economy Expands 5.3 Percent In Q3

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (NNN-BERNAMA) – The Malaysian economy expanded by 5.3 percent in the third quarter of 2024, driven by strong investment activity and continued improvement in exports, Malaysia’s central bank said, today. Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), said in a statement that, the investment activity was underpinned by strong…

Food Security More Important Than Narrow Politics: Malaysian Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Engaging with a broad range of trade partners, to ensure Malaysia’s food security, is of greater importance than taking sides in geopolitical tensions, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Mohamad Sabu said, yesterday. Diversifying sources of food imports, including expanding beyond traditional suppliers of…

Malaysia To Showcase Digital City Initiative During Smart City Expo KL 2025

From Nurul Jannah KamaruddinBARCELONA, Nov 8 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia plans to highlight its Digital City Initiative, which will be launched early next year at the Smart City Expo Kuala Lumpur 2025, showcasing innovative digital services and proof of concepts implemented. Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) chief executive officer, Anuar Fariz…

Kuala Lumpur Gears Up For Southeast Asia’s Inaugural Smart City Expo – Gobind

From NurulJannah Kamaruddin BARCELONA, Nov 8 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia will be the first Southeast Asian country to host the Smart City Expo (SCE) in Kuala Lumpur, from Sept 17-19, 2025. It highlights the country’s commitment to innovation and sustainable digital city development, while positioning itself as a leading nation in…

Gobind Committed To Helping Malaysia’s Smart City Players Expand Reach To Global Stage

From NurulJannah KamaruddinBARCELONA, Nov 8 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Digital Minister, Gobind Singh Deo, expressed his commitment to helping more players in Malaysia’s smart city industry, expand their reach to the global stage. He emphasised that, local companies have great potential to compete at the global level. “In fact, Malaysian companies are…

Chinese President Urges Promoting Building Of Community With Shared Future With Malaysia

BEIJING, Nov 8 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Chinese President, Xi Jinping, met with Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim in Beijing, yesterday, calling on the two sides to take the opportunity of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties, to promote and enrich the China-Malaysia community with a shared future. Noting that China…
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