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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned that Malaysia's pursuit of artificial intelligence leadership risks deepening inequality unless the nation ensures equitable technology access for all communities.
Malaysia's Digital Economy Corporation has pledged full commitment to the MD2030 agenda, aiming to elevate the digital economy's contribution to GDP and establish Malaysia as a competitive AI nation by the end of the decade.
Malaysia's Human Resources Minister has pledged to strengthen bilateral cooperation with Pakistan and Sri Lanka on workforce development, skills training, and sustainable employment opportunities through renewed diplomatic engagement.
Malaysia stands on the threshold of achieving high-income nation status under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's administration, with gross national income per capita reaching USD12,380, the highest level in the country's history.
Malaysia's parliament has passed the Social Work Profession Bill 2026, formalizing social work as a regulated profession and establishing the Malaysian Social Work Profession Council as its governing body.
QSR Brands and Yayasan JCorp have successfully graduated 37 skilled workers through the ADI programme, a collaborative initiative combining vocational education with hands-on restaurant experience. The cohort achieved a 100% pass rate in vocational qualifications.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has encouraged Malaysia's estimated 1.2 million gig economy workers to pursue upskilling and reskilling through TVET programmes to build sustainable careers beyond ride-hailing and delivery work.
Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan has stressed that Malaysia's banking sector must balance artificial intelligence with human judgment, ethical leadership, and substantial investment in workforce talent to remain competitive and trustworthy.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled ambitious targets for the newly-launched Bakat Madani programme, which aims to provide support and opportunities to 25,000 Malaysians during its inaugural year of implementation.
Malaysia's Human Resources Ministry is pushing to convert RM100 million in PTPK vocational training loans into grants, citing hardship faced by students who forgo employment during their studies.