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500,000 AI-skilled worker gap looms as PEOPLElogy targets five million Malaysians for AI readiness by 2030

PEOPLElogy Berhad has launched National AI Readiness Week 2026 as part of a 36-month campaign to get 5 million Malaysians to declare their AI readiness by 2030, backed by RM3 million in upskilling scholarships

AI must be central to child online safety laws as kids adopt technology faster than adults, experts warn

As children embrace artificial intelligence at up to three times the rate of adults, experts say online safety laws can no longer focus solely on social media platforms, urging governments to embed AI governance, privacy safeguards and child rights into future digital regulations

Human judgement paramount in AI usage: Anwar 

Prime Minister calls for responsible, human-centric use of artificial intelligence to serve real needs

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MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

Shadow AI in public sector raises questions over governance and data security – KV Soon

Concerns emerge over the use of AI agents linked to an official work email, highlighting the need for stronger oversight, accountability and safeguards