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Malaysia Urges Ethical AI, Open Digital Trade To Empower Global South

HANGZHOU, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for an ethics-driven approach to artificial intelligence (AI) and a more open, rules-based digital trade regime to ensure developing nations share in the gains of technological progress.

PM Lauds China's Effort In Helping Malaysia, Other Nations In Tech Advancements

HANGZHOU, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has lauded China for helping Malaysia and many other countries immensely in advancing new technologies.

Kaplan Professional Taps Melissa Chan To Lead Asia Business Development

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Kaplan Professional has appointed experienced education and digital learning executive, Melissa Chan as Head of Business Development, Asia, strengthening its presence in Singapore and across Asia.

LRN Launches AI-Enabled Employee Reporting, Case Management Solution

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- LRN Corporation, a global leader in ethics and compliance solutions, has launched Catalyst Voice, an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled employee reporting and case management solution to help organisations connect hotline reporting to action.

Petronas Upstream Investments Support Malaysia O&G Outlook - RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank (RHB IB) has maintained its 'overweight' call on Malaysia’s oil and gas (O&G) sector, with Petroliam Nasional Bhd’s (Petronas) continued growth in  upstream investments reinforcing its positive outlook.

Institute Of Corporate Directors Appoints Sridharan Nair To Its Board

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia (ICDM) has appointed Sridharan Nair to its board, bringing valuable regional experience that enhances the board’s capabilities across audit, governance and leadership.

OAG Appoints Former Google EMEA Travel Leader As Non-Executive Director

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- OAG, the essential intelligence partner transforming global travel, has announced the appointment of former Google Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Travel leader, David Robles, as a non-executive director.

Ayam Norliza Targets National Muslim Brand Status, Processes 1.5 Mln Chickens Monthly

PONTIAN, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Ayam Norliza, the poultry brand of NB Group, is targeting nationwide recognition as a Muslim-owned brand, as it builds on a processing capacity of up to 1.5 million chickens a month, from humble beginnings in 1996 with five employees and daily sales of 300 chickens.

Destini Shares Up After Its Unit Inks MoU With Siemens Mobility

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Destini Bhd was traded higher in the early session today after its announcement that its unit, M Rail Technics Sdn Bhd (Railtec), has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Siemens Mobility Sdn Bhd to advance digital railway maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities in Malaysia.

Malaysia-Bangladesh FTA First Round Negotiations Set For End-October

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The first round of the Malaysia-Bangladesh Free Trade Agreement (MBFTA) is set for the end of October 2026 in Dhaka, said Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) senior director of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation and Regional Grouping Division, Dr Rashidi Said.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Major Currencies, Lower Vs US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against major currencies but edged lower against the US dollar on Thursday, as stronger US economic data and expectations of further interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) supported the greenback.

PM Anwar To Hold Bilateral Meeting With Li Qiang, Deliver Keynote Address At 5th GDTE

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HANGZHOU, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is set to conclude his three-day working visit to China on Thursday with high-level diplomacy talks in Hangzhou and by attending the Fifth Global Digital Trade Expo (GDTE).