KUCHING: Sarawak is turning to artificial intelligence (AI) as the next step in its digital transformation to strengthen the economy and create new areas of value, says Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian youth must master new frontiers of knowledge, including artificial intelligence, to help secure the nation's future amid rapid global changes, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR: Professionals should look beyond narrow specialisations and play a wider role in national development, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

PETALING JAYA: The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Forum 2026, organised by Star Media Group (SMG), brought together more than 150 finance leaders and industry experts to explore the evolving role of finance in driving growth and resilience.

BUDGET 2027 will be taking place in a landscape that demands complex policy considerations and clear priorities.

PHNOM PENH: Prime Minister Hun Manet has urged Cambodia's small tourism businesses, artisans and community operators to build their digital skills and reach more visitors online, saying the shift could create jobs and spread tourism income more widely among local people.

HANOI: The fight against corruption, wastefulness and negative phenomena must follow the motto of "talk less, do more" and "see things through to the end," General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam has said.

IN Brick Lane, the historic heart of London's Bangladeshi community, residents oppose plans for a data centre in a disused brewery, citing the erosion of heritage and need for social housing.

SINGAPORE: More than 200 artificial intelligence courses were rolled out on Sept 16 under new initiatives to help develop a future-ready workforce and support workers in building resilient careers.

VIENTIANE: Laos will take the helm of the Asean Women Entrepreneurs Network (AWEN) for the 2026-2027 term and host a regional forum and awards ceremony in Vientiane next month, with a focus on strengthening opportunities for women-led businesses across Asean.