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SINGAPORE, June 5 -- Agentic AI adoption is already taking shape, with 15% of business leaders strongly agreeing that tasks within their organisations are supported by AI agents, particularly in functions such as data analysis and reporting (46%), compliance (30%), customer support and service (30%), IT and cybersecurity (29%), and marketing and sales enablement (28%). As adoption advances, organisations are grappling with how this shift is being managed. While AI agents are taking on more responsibility within workflows, the structures that define governance, accountability and workforce readiness are not always evolving at the same pace. One area where this disconnect is most visible is in formal job scopes. Only 27% of business leaders say job scopes accurately reflect the involvement of AI agents, while 42% report that AI agent responsibilities are under-represented and 25% say job scopes have not been updated at all. This misalignment indicates that while AI agents are influencing daily work, yet responsibility for supervision, decision‑making and outcomes is not always clearly defined. These structural gaps are reflected in the levels of confidence among leaders. More than a quarter of business leaders say they are not confident in their ability in supervising AI agents (24% are not very confident, 2% are not confident at all), and a further 24% report that accountability is unclear when AI agents are involved in decisions. These findings point to ongoing challenges in supervision and governance as AI agents are integrated into organisational decision‑making. These are some of the key findings from NTUC LearningHub's Industry Insights Report on Agentic AI and Organisational Transformation, which surveyed 200 business leaders to examine how agentic AI is reshaping job control, decision-making and accountability. All respondents have experience working with agentic AI in their roles, with 24% reporting it as a regular and integral part of their daily work and a further 33% engaging with it frequently. In terms of decision‑making involvement, 31% lead or directly influence decisions on AI agents, while 49% provide input and recommendations. Challenges around measurement and oversight add further complexity. Fairness and bias are cited by 39% of business leaders as the most difficult AI agent performance area to quantify, followed by accountability attribution (36%). While many organisations can track productivity and cost metrics, assessing how AI agents perform across these harder‑to‑measure dimensions is a key issue. At the same time, workforce readiness is failing to keep pace with the speed of adoption. The most significant workforce challenge organisations face is the lack of skills required for AI-augmented roles, cited by 44% of business leaders. This is followed closely by difficulty measuring individual and team performance fairly in AI-integrated environments (43%) and limited access to relevant training and upskilling opportunities (42%). As AI agents undertake more tasks, job scopes and role definitions may not be reflecting how work is actually being done. The shift towards agentic AI is also reshaping demand for specific roles and capabilities. Business leaders report that the most sought‑after job functions driven by the emergence of AI agents are data privacy and protection (46%), followed by AI operations and performance monitoring (45%), AI risk and compliance (43%), AI workflow integration (42%) and AI security and threat management (42%). Alongside this, the competencies that organisations prioritise are also evolving. The top emerging competency cited by business leaders is critical thinking when working with agentic AI‑generated outputs (38%), followed by change management and agentic AI adoption leadership (37%), cross‑functional and human–AI team coordination (35%), agentic AI governance, accountability and regulatory compliance (34%), and ethical judgement and responsible agentic AI deployment (34%). Together, these findings highlight a shift towards skills that support oversight, judgement and coordination as AI agents become more embedded in organisational workflows. Despite widespread AI adoption, human judgement is central. The most important criterion for trusting AI agents cited by 37% of business leaders, is ensuring that a human remains in the loop to review and approve AI recommendations before any action is taken. This highlights that even as AI systems become more autonomous, organisations still depend heavily on human oversight to manage risk, accountability and ethical considerations. Commenting on the report's findings, Mr Amos Tan, Assistant Chief Executive and Chief Core Skills Officer, NTUC LearningHub, says, "AI agents are already embedded in daily operations, but many organisations are scaling faster than what their workforce and control structures can manage. As AI systems take on more autonomous decision‑making, gaps in supervision, accountability and governance become real risks if not thought through and properly designed. Our findings suggest that without deliberate investment in skills such as AI oversight, critical thinking and ethical judgement, organisations may struggle to maintain trust and control as AI adoption accelerates. To scale agentic AI responsibly, companies must redesign roles, update job scopes and strengthen human capabilities in parallel—because while AI may act, accountability must ultimately rest with people." As agentic AI becomes embedded in day-to-day operations, organisations face a defining choice—continue accelerating adoption without adequate control, or invest in the workforce, governance and operating models needed to manage autonomous systems responsibly at scale. To download the Industry Insights Report on Impact of Agentic AI on Jobs, please visit www.ntuclearninghub.com/media/research-reports/2026/Agentic-AI. To find out more about the courses, training, and grants, please contact NTUC LearningHub at www.ntuclearninghub.com. About NTUC LearningHub NTUC LearningHub is the leading Continuing Education and Training provider in Singapore which aims to transform the lifelong employability of working people. Since our corporatisation in 2004, we have been working with employers and individual learners to provide learning solutions in areas such as Infocomm Technology, Generative AI & Cloud, Healthcare, Retail & Food Services, Employability & Literacy, Business Excellence, Workplace Safety & Health, Security, Human Resources & Coaching and Foreign Workers Training. To date, NTUC LearningHub has helped over 34,000 organisations and achieved more than 3.2 million training places across more than 1,000 courses with a pool of about 1,000 certified trainers. As a Total Learning Solutions provider to organisations, we also forge partnerships to offer a wide range of relevant end-to-end training. Besides in-person training, we also offer instructor-led virtual live classes (VLCs) and asynchronous online learning. The NTUC LearningHub Learning eXperience Platform (LXP)—a one-stop online learning platform—offers timely, bite-sized and quality content for learners to upskill anytime and anywhere. Beyond learning, LXP also serves as a platform for jobs and skills development for both workers and companies. For more information, visit www.ntuclearninghub.com. -- PRNewswire -- Source: NTUC LearningHub Pte Ltd

AI Agents Are Already Doing the Work–The Real Challenge is Redesigning It

SINGAPORE, June 5 — Agentic AI adoption is already taking shape, with 15% of business leaders strongly agreeing that tasks within their organisations are supported by AI agents, particularly in .... read more

TAIPEI, June 5 -- At Computex 2026, AMZFAST unveiled its most ambitious display lineup to date, expanding beyond traditional gaming monitors into smart entertainment, premium OLED gaming, creator-focused displays, and ultra-high-refresh esports technologies. Leading the showcase is the AMZG27D1UL Smart, a 27-inch 4K 160Hz display that combines gaming performance with integrated Google TV functionality. Equipped with Dolby Audio, VRR support, and 65W USB-C Power Delivery, the monitor allows users to access streaming services directly without an external device, positioning it as a hybrid solution for gaming, entertainment, and productivity. AMZFAST also entered the OLED category with the AMZG27P1Q OLED. Featuring a fourth-generation 280Hz OLED panel, HDR True Black 500 certification, 98% DCI-P3 coverage, and a 0.03ms response time, the monitor is designed to deliver both competitive gaming responsiveness and premium visual quality. For esports enthusiasts, the company introduced the AMZG27F6AQ and AMZG25F6Q, offering refresh rates of up to 400Hz and 380Hz respectively. Both models incorporate AMZFAST's AI Gaming suite, including Night Vision, AI Crosshair, Sniper Scope, AI Picture Quality, and AI Dynamic Blue Light technologies. The lineup also includes the AMZG27D1UL DUAL Mode, which allows users to switch between 4K/160Hz and FHD/320Hz modes with a single click, providing flexibility between visual immersion and competitive performance. Beyond gaming, AMZFAST showcased several creator and productivity displays. The AMZG34C85L features a 34-inch 5K2K ultrawide format with 98% DCI-P3 coverage, while the B27A2U combines a 4K 120Hz IPS panel, 99% DCI-P3 color accuracy, and 90W USB-C charging for professional workflows. The AMZG49C7 flagship delivers a 49-inch 5K DQHD super-ultrawide experience equivalent to two QHD monitors in a single seamless display. Throughout Computex, the AMZFAST booth attracted media representatives, content creators, channel partners, and buyers from Japan, Europe, and North America. Company representatives, including Regional Marketing Manager Leo NG, participated in a series of interviews and product demonstrations highlighting the company's vision for next-generation gaming, entertainment, and professional display experiences. "Today's users increasingly expect a single display to support gaming, entertainment, and productivity," said Leo NG, Assistant Regional Marketing Manager at AMZFAST. "Our Computex 2026 portfolio reflects that shift while continuing to push performance boundaries for competitive gamers and professional users alike." Products showcased at Computex 2026 are expected to launch across North America, Europe, and Japan in the second half of 2026. Selected models, including the AMZG34C8Q and AMZG49C7, are already available through Amazon and regional retail channels. For more information, visit: www.amzfast.net About AMZFAST AMZFAST is a gaming and esports monitor brand under Express Luck Group, backed by more than 29 years of smart display manufacturing expertise. The brand offers display solutions spanning gaming, entertainment, creator, and professional applications and has received international recognition including the Red Dot Design Award 2026, CES Innovation Awards, IDPA Japan Design Award, MUSE Design Awards, and American Good Design Awards. -- PRNewswire -- Source: AMZFAST

Computex 2026: AMZFAST Expands Beyond Gaming Monitors with Smart Displays, OLED Technology and 400Hz Esports Performance

TAIPEI, June 5 — At Computex 2026, AMZFAST unveiled its most ambitious display lineup to date, expanding beyond traditional gaming monitors into smart entertainment, premium OLED gaming, creator-focused displays, and .... read more

HONG KONG, June 5 -- On June 4, 2026, ARTi — DL Holdings' institutional-grade AI investment research platform — signed a subscription agreement with C Capital, a prominent Asia-Pacific technology investment firm. C Capital subscribed to 4.76% of ARTi's Class B shares (500 shares) at a price of USD 1.5 million. These shares carry no management or voting rights and entitle holders solely to financial returns. ARTi's pre-money valuation stands at USD 30 million. This Pre-Series A funding announcement marks the first time this AI application, quietly nurtured by DL Holdings, has come into public view — making a comprehensive introduction to investors both timely and necessary. ARTi is an AI intelligent platform independently developed by DL Holdings, equipped with institutional-grade investment research capabilities. It has achieved structured, data-driven analysis with traceable investment reasoning, forming a complete closed loop of "judgment + recording + verification + capability accumulation" that meets the needs of investors of all types. ARTi currently provides full AI-agent investment advisory and AI-agent investment decision-making services, with AI-agent investment execution and other services to follow in the future. DL Holdings began exploring AI as early as 2023, launching applications such as AI digital humans, AI smart advisors, and AI robots. Today, built upon a proprietary multi-agent AI technology architecture platform, ARTi is capable of delivering institutional-grade investment research. This represents a milestone breakthrough for DL in the AI domain. Leveraging vast, high-quality financial data and deep insight at the level of investment logic, ARTi has achieved institutional-grade investment research capabilities that far surpass the general-purpose large language models available on the market, enabling investors to pursue stable compounding growth. I. What Sets ARTi Apart? There is no shortage of general-purpose large language models on the market today. They are undeniably useful in high-error-tolerance contexts — translating documents, summarizing key points, getting up to speed on a new field. If prompted, they can even help analyze funds or stocks. But these models cannot be relied upon to guide real investment decisions. The reason is hallucination: general-domain error rates average around 5%, while in professional financial contexts that figure approaches 14%. ARTi systematically reduces the risk of AI hallucination in financial domains through multi-dimensional cross-validation of data and traceable reasoning logic. How does DL achieve this? In short: DL's "3×8" framework — 8 AI analysts × 8 investment masters × 8-layer data architecture. This system's research capabilities already surpass those of general-purpose models available on the market. 1. The highest-quality data produces the most reliable results. Inaccurate data renders analysis meaningless. Insufficient data inevitably creates blind spots. And without proper data organization, the hallucination problem in large language models cannot be solved. ARTi's real-time market data feeds, structured processing of listed company financial reports, global regulatory updates, and macro data all come from authoritative sources — the same data accessible to conventional vertical financial models. DL goes further, adding leading signals of corporate strategy, including recruitment data, patent filings, and government procurement records, as well as proprietary supply chain relationship data, equity structures, exchange announcements, and news. On top of all that, individual portfolio holdings, decision histories, and forecast accuracy records are incorporated. DL also brings over a decade of live trading data and decision logic accumulated through its family office practice, forming a powerful data moat. 2. The clearest logic produces the highest-quality algorithms. ARTi's three-layer analytical logic is its core competitive advantage. The first layer consists of eight independently trained AI analysts covering macro, fundamental, technical, and risk assessment dimensions, alongside eight AI investment masters conducting independent analyses from their respective methodologies — a format dubbed "roundtable debate" — culminating in cross-validation and the surfacing of divergences. The second layer evaluates the constraint conditions governing each investment conclusion. Every investment judgment must be grounded in cross-validated findings from the 8-layer data architecture. Each judgment must directly include the reasoning logic, underlying assumptions, and triggering factors — and every conclusion must be fully traceable, with no unexplained outputs. The third layer records these verifiable conclusions. As each judgment is generated, the system automatically logs its content, timestamp, and market context, then continuously monitors it. As markets evolve, these judgments are either confirmed or refuted. In this way, ARTi's algorithms shift from "expressing opinions" to "verifiable objects." In other words, ARTi functions as the verification layer for investment judgments. Compared with existing AI tools, this analytical system offers the following distinct advantages: outputs can be cross-validated to highlight key insights; the reasoning logic behind each judgment is recorded, and market developments are tracked against it to determine whether the judgment was right or wrong; and this history of judgments forms a highly personalized context for each investor — meaning the platform understands each user better over time. II. DL Holdings at the Forefront — Again DL's vision has never changed: Investing Made Simple. DL has always worked to share the service experience accumulated in the family office space with a broader base of investors. Whether through DL's digital family office, NeuralFin (突触科技), MiCang (米倉), AI digital humans, AI smart advisors, or AI robots — everything has been built toward that goal. In a word, DL has consistently chosen to do things that are hard but right. Global financial institutions are all navigating the waves of AI, blockchain, and Web3.0. Robinhood has focused on the trading layer: in April 2023, Robinhood Connect bridged the gap between traditional centralized finance and the decentralized world; in October 2024 it launched prediction contracts tied to the U.S. presidential election; and in June 2025 it entered the blockchain securities space, enabling European users to trade over 200 U.S. stocks and ETFs on the Arbitrum network via blockchain-based tokens. DL's internal discussions and instincts around decentralized applications — including prediction markets and tokenized financial assets — predate these trading platforms. But given Hong Kong SAR's regulatory realities and DL's mission to make investing accessible to everyone, DL chose the harder path: moving upstream from execution to decision support. DL wants every investor to have access to professional investment research capabilities and top-tier financial services — and that ambition is what gave rise to ARTi. 1. Institutional-grade research capabilities — where judgment compounds. ARTi's value will not accumulate linearly; it will grow flywheel-style, and its moat will become extraordinarily wide. This is the market's reward for consistently doing what is hard but right. Just as Tencent's position in social networking is theoretically replicable — anyone could build a WeChat or QQ clone with AI today — no one can replicate the stickiness of WeChat's massive user base. ARTi is building the same kind of compounding dynamic: as users engage with ARTi, their judgments are recorded, outcomes are verified, verification results are analyzed to distill methodology, methodology comparison drives continuous system optimization, and system optimization produces better future judgments. This is the flywheel effect. Ultimately, ARTi's data moat, methodological moat, and network effects will become its most formidable competitive defenses. 2. ARTi's memory mechanism — making time itself a barrier. A user who has spent three years with ARTi possesses three years of judgment records, verification data, and personalized feedback curated by ARTi. No competitor can replicate that in the short term — because the user's history of judgments is the most valuable investment asset they own, and ARTi has structured it all, turning it into a solid foundation for every future investment decision. Time itself becomes the most durable barrier. ARTi currently covers three major markets — A-shares (Shanghai and Shenzhen), H-shares (Hong Kong SAR), and U.S. equities — with plans to expand into Japan and other Asia-Pacific markets, while also broadening its product coverage to include bonds, ETFs, and other mainstream financial instruments. Looking ahead, ARTi will progressively enable investors to connect their own legitimate investment accounts, allowing them to leverage ARTi's research capabilities and judgment loop to execute trades autonomously via AI agents — including portfolio construction, automated trading strategies, and order placement. For retail users, ARTi can be integrated directly into Telegram, WhatsApp, and Web Apps; for professional users, CLI and API access will be available; for institutional partnerships, ARTi offers white-label solutions and a Skills API. III. ARTi Empowers DL's Three Core Business Segments 1. Family Office The family office segment serves ultra-high-net-worth individuals with investable assets of USD 30 million or above. ARTi's "AI Investment Committee" is already capable of assisting and participating in DL's family office investment decisions. In the future, ARTi will open access to family offices and investment institutions in Hong Kong SAR and globally, offering API integration services. 2. Professional Investors DL Securities' core client base consists of Professional Investors in Hong Kong SAR — individuals with investable assets exceeding USD 1 million. Through serving them, DL has developed an acute understanding of their demand for high-quality investment decision-making, as well as the efforts they make to sharpen their investment capabilities. In the future, ARTi will deliver AI investment research services directly to all Professional Investors through DL Securities, with plans to extend the same quality of service to other domestic and international brokerages. This will meaningfully enhance brokers' ability to serve their clients — a win-win for all parties. 3. Retail and Prospective Investors In serving retail and prospective investors, DL's NeuralFin (突触科技) is approaching the one-million-user milestone, and MiCang (米倉) — the app targeting mainland Chinese users — is now live on app stores. In the future, all of these users will be able to experience the full power of ARTi firsthand. ARTi's Ultimate Vision: Infrastructure for the Investment Judgment Layer In today's investment chain, the information aggregation layer has mature incumbents like Bloomberg — universally recognized as the infrastructure of financial information. At the trade execution layer, exchanges and electronic trading systems in every market have become standard infrastructure. But the investment judgment layer — arguably the most important — remains wide open. ARTi aspires to become the foundational infrastructure of this layer, and at the right time, DL intends to open-source ARTi. That is DL's choice, and its responsibility. ARTi is headquartered in Tokyo, with R&D centers in Tokyo and Silicon Valley, and offices in Hong Kong SAR and Singapore. -- PRNewswire -- Source : DL Holdings

ARTi Makes Its Official Debut — DL Holdings Writes a New Chapter

HONG KONG, June 5 — On June 4, 2026, ARTi — DL Holdings’ institutional-grade AI investment research platform — signed a subscription agreement with C Capital, a prominent Asia-Pacific technology .... read more

KUALA LUMPUR, June 2026 — Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said Malaysia’s next phase of economic growth will depend on the country’s ability to align energy security, digital acceleration, and economic transformation in an increasingly competitive global environment, yesterday. Speaking during a Ministerial Dialogue at the Energy Transition Conference 2026 (ETCon26), organised by Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), Gobind highlighted the growing importance of reliable, affordable, and low-carbon energy to support the expansion of artificial intelligence (AI), data centres, and advanced manufacturing industries. He noted that Malaysia’s competitiveness will be strengthened by ensuring a sustainable energy supply capable of meeting the demands of a rapidly evolving digital economy. Gobind shared the stage with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation Fadillah Yusof and Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir during the discussion on Malaysia’s future growth prospects. The dialogue underscored the importance of a whole-of-government approach in driving greater coordination across energy system planning, digital infrastructure development, industrial policy, talent cultivation, and investment readiness. Gobind stressed that as Malaysia continues to navigate a rapidly changing regional landscape, the nation must remain focused on building a resilient, innovation-driven, and future-ready economy capable of sustaining long-term growth and prosperity. The Energy Transition Conference 2026 brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders to discuss strategies for advancing Malaysia’s energy transition agenda while supporting economic and digital development. -- MINUTESMY -- SOURCE : FB Gobind Singh Deo

YB Gobind Singh Deo: Energy Security and Digital Growth Key to Malaysia’s Next Economic Phase

KUALA LUMPUR, June 2026 — Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said Malaysia’s next phase of economic growth will depend on the country’s ability to align energy security, digital acceleration, and .... read more

TOKYO, June 5, -- Rokid, a global pioneer in AI-powered smart eyewear and human–computer interaction, is excited to announce that the Rokid Glasses is now the #1 most anticipated product on the Japanese crowdfunding campaign Makuake, concluding its campaign with nearly US$4,000,000 raised from 7,413 backers. "Rokid Glasses receiving such support on Makuake reinforces their identity as a daily tool," said Zoro Shao, Global General Manager of Rokid. "With more users and interest than ever, we're redoubling our efforts to gather more diverse feedback and improve our products based on it. With three times the sales compared to other smart glasses on Makauke, this not only demonstrates Rokid Glasses's competitive edge, but also confirms the arrival of the AI era. We're proud to be a pioneer in this space and will be sharing exciting news with our fans soon." In a Rokid survey with over 9,600 participants, more than 70 percent of respondents picked real-time, bidirectional translation as the top feature they valued in smart glasses. Almost 55 percent of respondents said translation accuracy is important to them. Rokid Glasses excel in both areas, capable of instant translation in over 89 languages and supporting multiple leading AI models–including Google Gemini and OpenAI ChatGPT–to assist users not only in translation tasks but also in everyday life. In addition to translation, Rokid Glasses can provide turn-by-turn navigation, transcription, and image search using the integrated HD camera–all of which are highly-requested features among users in Japan. With a balanced combination of functions, style, and comfort, Rokid Glasses saw immediate success at the start of its crowdfund campaign on Makuake. Within the first 12 days, it raised over $636,000 in the first 12 hours, followed by $1.27 million in 10 days. In early May, it had already raised $2.58 million and subsequently reached $3.2 million within the next two weeks. The company saw similar success worldwide; in Q1 2026, Rokid's international business grew 300 percent year over year. To stay more connected with its community and provide comprehensive support, Rokid has expanded its physical presence globally, including in key markets such as Germany, where the company gained a foothold in Europe by launching its dedicated e-commerce website, and Indonesia, where Rokid's innovations are now sold through PT Denka Pratama Indonesia, a local retail platform. About Rokid Founded in 2014, Rokid is a global pioneer in augmented reality (AR) and AI, creating human-centered smart glasses that integrate intelligence seamlessly into everyday life. The company has introduced a range of innovations across AI and AR hardware, including the first open AI ecosystem for wearables, dual-chip architecture, multilingual voice interaction, intuitive AI shortcuts, and mass-produced smart glasses with display capabilities. Rokid serves consumers, developers, and enterprises worldwide and hosts China's largest XR developer community, with over 30,000 registered developers. The company has received multiple CES Innovation Awards and five German iF Design Awards. -- PRNewswire -- Source: Rokid

Rokid Glasses Top Makuake’s Most Anticipated Product Ranking, Signalling Greater Smart Glasses Ubiquity

TOKYO, June 5, — Rokid, a global pioneer in AI-powered smart eyewear and human–computer interaction, is excited to announce that the Rokid Glasses is now the #1 most anticipated product .... read more

KUALA LUMPUR , Jun 6 -- The second day of Tenaga Nasional Berhad’s (TNB) Energy Transition Conference 2026 (ETCon26) marked a significant milestone as Prime Minister, Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, officially launched the conference, reaffirming Malaysia’s commitment towards advancing a sustainable, resilient and future-ready energy ecosystem. Building on the momentum of the inaugural conference held in 2023, which marked the launch of the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) by the Prime Minister, ETCon26 highlighted the importance of advancing energy transition in tandem with economic growth, technological innovation and regional collaboration to ensure long-term national competitiveness and sustainable development. The conference also underscored Malaysia’s continued progress in expanding renewable energy capacity, with TNB playing a pivotal role in advancing the NETR aspiration through contributions in large-scale solar development and continued investments in modernising the national grid through incorporation of digital technologies. PM Witnesses Landmark Renewable Energy Agreement Between TNB and DayOne A key highlight of the day was the witnessing of a document exchange formalising a Bilateral Energy Supply Contract (BESC) under the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS) between TNB and DayOne, a Singapore-headquartered global digital infrastructure platform. The agreement reflected Malaysia’s ongoing efforts to advance digital innovation and sustainable energy, aligned with long-term decarbonisation goals under the NETR. The arrangement, which supports Malaysia’s AI Nation 2030 agenda, integrates large-scale solar generation with battery energy storage systems, ensuring a stable and reliable supply of renewable energy for energy-intensive digital operations. High-Level Ministerial Dialogue Complementing the day two highlights was a high-level Ministerial Dialogue themed “Powering Malaysia's Next Growth Chapter: Energy, Economy & Digital in Sync”, bringing together Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, Datuk Amar Fadillah Yusof; Minister of Economy, Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir; and Minister of Digital, Gobind Singh Deo. The dialogue explored how a whole-government approach can unlock sustainable economic growth and strengthen Malaysia’s AI-ready competitiveness, including better alignment across power system planning, digital infrastructure, industrial policy and talent development. It also reinforced the importance of cross-sector collaboration to advance Malaysia’s energy transition, while strengthening ETCon26’s role as a platform where energy, economic and digital policymakers converge to support a more aligned and future-focused national agenda. Navigating ASEAN’s Energy Future Also taking centre stage in day two’s discussions were in-depth conversations on the future of energy in ASEAN, where panellists explored the growing importance of cross-border energy trade, regulatory harmonisation, sustainable financing and nuclear technologies as the region accelerates towards a more interconnected, digital and low-carbon future. One of the key sessions, “ASEAN Power Grid: From MOUs to Megawatts”, examined ASEAN’s readiness to operationalise multilateral power trade at scale, while identifying the concrete policy, infrastructure and regulatory actions required to realise a truly integrated regional power system. Another prominent dialogue, “Fueling AI’s Hunger: Powering ASEAN’s Next Era of Growth”, explored the preparedness of ASEAN’s current energy systems to meet the rapidly rising electricity demand driven by AI, digitalisation and data centres, while remaining aligned with energy transition and decarbonisation goals. The conference also featured strong discussions on the future role of nuclear energy through the session “Next-Generation Nuclear: Pioneering the Future”. Experts and industry leaders assessed the readiness of advanced nuclear technologies and the conditions required to make them commercially viable and widely deployable, consequently becoming an alternative source of clean energy to cater for the increasing energy demand in the ASEAN region. These discussions underscored the need for stronger regional cooperation, interconnected grids and coordinated policy frameworks in ensuring ASEAN can achieve long-term energy security, economic resilience and sustainable growth in an increasingly complex global landscape. At this juncture, TNB’s role as a prominent industry player remains critical in advancing and facilitating cross-border connectivity initiatives to support the accelerated energy transition agenda in the region. Powering the Next Phase of Energy Growth The next phase of the energy industry will be shaped by digitalisation and the rapid expansion of AI-driven industries, driving continued growth in electricity demand. Emerging load segments, particularly data centres, require stable and low-carbon electricity supply, with TNB currently supporting 36 operational data centres with electricity supply capacity of approximately 4.5GW. Against this backdrop, Malaysia remains steadfast in its commitment to increase renewable energy capacity to 70% by 2050 or earlier, supporting the growth of an AI-driven economy while accelerating decarbonisation efforts under the NETR. “As energy demand from AI and digital industries continues to accelerate globally, ETCon26 reinforces Malaysia’s ambition to emerge as a regional leader in advancing a sustainable, resilient and future-ready energy ecosystem. Through stronger multilateral collaboration, grid modernisation and clean energy innovation, Malaysia is well-positioned to power ASEAN’s next chapter of sustainable growth,” said TNB Chairman, Tan Sri Abdul Razak Abdul Majid. About ETCon26 Organised by TNB, ETCon26 serves as a regional platform that convenes policymakers, industry leaders, investors, academics and innovators to accelerate collaboration and actionable outcomes in the energy transition agenda. The conference brings together approximately 80 speakers from Malaysia and around the world, representing diverse sectors including energy, technology, finance, policy and infrastructure. Centred on the theme “Energy & AI: The Synergy for Energy Transition”, ETCon26 is anchored on three content pillars, namely Energy for AI, AI for Energy and Energy Transition for People. -- MINUTESMY

PRIME MINISTER OFFICIATES TNB’S ETCON26, REINFORCES MALAYSIA’S COMMITMENT TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE AND AI-READY ENERGY FUTURE

KUALA LUMPUR , Jun 6 — The second day of Tenaga Nasional Berhad’s (TNB) Energy Transition Conference 2026 (ETCon26) marked a significant milestone as Prime Minister, Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, .... read more

SEOUL, South Korea, June 4, 2026 -- SKAI Intelligence, a Physical AI company specializing in digital twins and industrial-grade synthetic data, today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Seoul National University AI Institute (AIIS), one of Asia's leading artificial intelligence research organizations, to jointly advance core technologies powering the next generation of intelligent robotics. The collaboration brings together SKAI Intelligence's expertise in high-fidelity digital twins, synthetic-data generation, and simulation technologies with the Seoul National University AI Institute's world-class AI research capabilities. Together, the two organizations will pursue research and development initiatives aimed at accelerating the commercialization of Physical AI across industrial applications. As robotics and autonomous systems increasingly move from controlled environments into real-world settings, the ability to train AI models using large-scale, high-quality synthetic data has emerged as a critical industry challenge. Through this partnership, SKAI Intelligence and AIIS will focus on developing advanced robotic perception, grasping, vision, and spatial understanding technologies that enable robots to better understand, interact with, and navigate complex physical environments. At the center of the collaboration is SKAI Intelligence's synthetic-data production infrastructure, which leverages NVIDIA Omniverse-based digital twin technology to transform real-world objects and environments into highly accurate virtual assets. The platform enables the generation of industrial-scale synthetic datasets for AI training, testing, evaluation, and validation, helping bridge the gap between simulation and real-world deployment. The two organizations will jointly conduct research in robotic perception and grasping, object recognition and pose estimation, monocular depth estimation, real-time object tracking, and other foundational technologies required for Physical AI systems. The partners also plan to collaborate on government-sponsored research programs, talent exchanges, and large-scale AI model development initiatives. By combining academic research with industrial-scale simulation and synthetic-data generation capabilities, the partnership seeks to advance Sim-to-Real methodologies that allow robots to learn more efficiently in virtual environments before being deployed in real-world scenarios. "In the Physical AI era, the ability to accurately replicate the real world in digital form and generate scalable, high-quality training data will become a defining competitive advantage," said Morgan Mao, co-CEO and co-Founder of SKAI Intelligence. "By combining our digital twin and synthetic-data technologies with the world-class AI research expertise of Seoul National University AI Institute, we aim to accelerate the development and commercialization of next-generation robotics and Physical AI technologies," Mao added. "This collaboration represents an important step toward bridging advanced AI research with practical industrial applications," said Jaewook Lee, Director of the Seoul National University AI Institute. "Through joint research and continuous technical collaboration, we hope to contribute to the advancement of globally competitive Physical AI technologies." This strategic partnership reflects SKAI Intelligence's broader strategy to strengthen its position as a key infrastructure provider for the emerging Physical AI ecosystem. The company has been expanding its investments in digital twin technologies, synthetic-data generation, and AI simulation platforms to support robotics, automation, and intelligent manufacturing applications worldwide. About SKAI Intelligence SKAI Intelligence is a Physical AI company delivering industrial-grade synthetic data and high-fidelity digital twins for enterprise and industrial applications. Leveraging AI-powered simulation, automation, and digital twin technologies, the company enables scalable AI training and next-generation digital infrastructure across industries. As an NVIDIA Independent Software Vendor (ISV), SKAI Intelligence leverages NVIDIA Omniverse technologies to support digital twin workflows, synthetic data generation, and real-time simulation environments for Physical AI applications. About Seoul National University AI Institute (AIIS) The Seoul National University AI Institute (AIIS) is one of Korea's leading artificial intelligence research organizations, conducting advanced research across machine learning, robotics, computer vision, natural language processing, and next-generation AI systems. AIIS collaborates with academic, government, and industry partners to advance AI innovation and commercialization. -- PRNewswire -- Source: SKAI Intelligence

LITEON Partners With SUTD and Its Spinoff NeuroRAN to Drive AI-RAN Innovation, Advancing Real-Time Edge AI Commercialization over 5G

SEOUL, South Korea, June 4, 2026 — SKAI Intelligence, a Physical AI company specializing in digital twins and industrial-grade synthetic data, today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding .... read more

SEOUL, South Korea, June 4, 2026 -- SKAI Intelligence, a Physical AI company specializing in digital twins and industrial-grade synthetic data, today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Seoul National University AI Institute (AIIS), one of Asia's leading artificial intelligence research organizations, to jointly advance core technologies powering the next generation of intelligent robotics. The collaboration brings together SKAI Intelligence's expertise in high-fidelity digital twins, synthetic-data generation, and simulation technologies with the Seoul National University AI Institute's world-class AI research capabilities. Together, the two organizations will pursue research and development initiatives aimed at accelerating the commercialization of Physical AI across industrial applications. As robotics and autonomous systems increasingly move from controlled environments into real-world settings, the ability to train AI models using large-scale, high-quality synthetic data has emerged as a critical industry challenge. Through this partnership, SKAI Intelligence and AIIS will focus on developing advanced robotic perception, grasping, vision, and spatial understanding technologies that enable robots to better understand, interact with, and navigate complex physical environments. At the center of the collaboration is SKAI Intelligence's synthetic-data production infrastructure, which leverages NVIDIA Omniverse-based digital twin technology to transform real-world objects and environments into highly accurate virtual assets. The platform enables the generation of industrial-scale synthetic datasets for AI training, testing, evaluation, and validation, helping bridge the gap between simulation and real-world deployment. The two organizations will jointly conduct research in robotic perception and grasping, object recognition and pose estimation, monocular depth estimation, real-time object tracking, and other foundational technologies required for Physical AI systems. The partners also plan to collaborate on government-sponsored research programs, talent exchanges, and large-scale AI model development initiatives. By combining academic research with industrial-scale simulation and synthetic-data generation capabilities, the partnership seeks to advance Sim-to-Real methodologies that allow robots to learn more efficiently in virtual environments before being deployed in real-world scenarios. "In the Physical AI era, the ability to accurately replicate the real world in digital form and generate scalable, high-quality training data will become a defining competitive advantage," said Morgan Mao, co-CEO and co-Founder of SKAI Intelligence. "By combining our digital twin and synthetic-data technologies with the world-class AI research expertise of Seoul National University AI Institute, we aim to accelerate the development and commercialization of next-generation robotics and Physical AI technologies," Mao added. "This collaboration represents an important step toward bridging advanced AI research with practical industrial applications," said Jaewook Lee, Director of the Seoul National University AI Institute. "Through joint research and continuous technical collaboration, we hope to contribute to the advancement of globally competitive Physical AI technologies." This strategic partnership reflects SKAI Intelligence's broader strategy to strengthen its position as a key infrastructure provider for the emerging Physical AI ecosystem. The company has been expanding its investments in digital twin technologies, synthetic-data generation, and AI simulation platforms to support robotics, automation, and intelligent manufacturing applications worldwide. About SKAI Intelligence SKAI Intelligence is a Physical AI company delivering industrial-grade synthetic data and high-fidelity digital twins for enterprise and industrial applications. Leveraging AI-powered simulation, automation, and digital twin technologies, the company enables scalable AI training and next-generation digital infrastructure across industries. As an NVIDIA Independent Software Vendor (ISV), SKAI Intelligence leverages NVIDIA Omniverse technologies to support digital twin workflows, synthetic data generation, and real-time simulation environments for Physical AI applications. About Seoul National University AI Institute (AIIS) The Seoul National University AI Institute (AIIS) is one of Korea's leading artificial intelligence research organizations, conducting advanced research across machine learning, robotics, computer vision, natural language processing, and next-generation AI systems. AIIS collaborates with academic, government, and industry partners to advance AI innovation and commercialization. -- PRNewswire -- Source: SKAI Intelligence

SKAI Intelligence Partners with Korea’s Leading AI Institute to Advance Synthetic Data and Physical AI Research

SEOUL, South Korea, June 4, 2026 — SKAI Intelligence, a Physical AI company specializing in digital twins and industrial-grade synthetic data, today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding .... read more

TAIPEI, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GIGABYTE, the world's leading computer brand, showcases its CQDIMM-enabled Z890 Plus series motherboards at COMPUTEX 2026, led by the Z890 AORUS TACHYON DUO X ICE. Designed for mainstream gamers and performance-focused users, the lineup supports full-capacity 256GB dual-DIMM DDR5 configurations and industry-leading memory speeds up to 10,400 MT/s through GIGABYTE's exclusive D5 DUO X Technology. At COMPUTEX 2026, GIGABYTE further strengthens the CQDIMM ecosystem through collaborations with leading memory partners, demonstrating the evolution of high-capacity, high-frequency DDR5 platforms. At the core of the showcase is CQDIMM Technology, enabling full 256GB capacity with two 128GB CQDIMM modules for uncompromising performance without tradeoffs between capacity and speed. To fully unlock this capability, GIGABYTE integrates its exclusive D5 DUO X Technology, combining optimized motherboard circuit design and advanced BIOS tuning. The refined circuit design reduces memory channel loading and enhances signal integrity, while BIOS tuning intelligently manages timing, signal synchronization, and voltage behavior to ensure stable high-frequency operation. Supported models include the Z890 AORUS TACHYON DUO X ICE, Z890 AORUS ELITE DUO X, and Z890M FORCE DUO X WIFI7. To further enhance system performance, GIGABYTE introduces AI-enhanced platform optimization technologies across the Z890 Plus series. Ultra Turbo Mode intelligently optimizes CPU and memory frequencies with a single click, boosting performance by up to 40% while enabling DDR5 overclocking up to 10,400 MT/s. Multiple presets are available for different usage scenarios, including Intel 200S Boost for instant gaming performance improvements, Turbo Mode for higher FPS gains, and Extreme Mode for supreme performance tuning. Combined with AI-enhanced BIOS optimization and EZ-DIY innovations, the platform delivers a more accessible and user-friendly experience for gamers and PC builders. GIGABYTE also expands the CQDIMM ecosystem through close collaboration with leading memory brands, including BIWIN, CORSAIR, G.SKILL, KINGSTON, TeamGroup, V-COLOR, and XPG. These partnerships help validate high-frequency DDR5 performance across various memory modules, broaden ecosystem compatibility, and strengthen platform readiness for AI computing, gaming, content creation, and multitasking workloads. Experience the CQDIMM showcase at the GIGABYTE Consumer Booth #M0520 during COMPUTEX 2026. For more information, please visit the official GIGABYTE website: https://bit.ly/COMPUTEX_2026_GIGABYTE_Consumer_ww_cqdimm_ecosystem Source: GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE Showcases Industry-leading CQDIMM Performance and Ecosystem Expansion at COMPUTEX 2026

TAIPEI, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GIGABYTE, the world’s leading computer brand, showcases its CQDIMM-enabled Z890 Plus series motherboards at COMPUTEX 2026, led by the Z890 AORUS TACHYON DUO X .... read more

KUALA LUMPUR, 3 June 2026: MedPlanner Sdn. Bhd. today announced the launch of two new AIpowered solutions completing its full clinical AI ecosystem: HEMI Health, an AI medical scribe with built-in medicolegal protection for clinicians, and AskHEMI, a multilingual 24/7 AI health companion for patients managing chronic conditions. Both join HEMI Teams, the company’s hospital clinical coordination platform, completing a care journey ecosystem powered by a single proprietary AI engine: HEMI (Health Medical Intelligence). This launch completes MedPlanner’s evolution into a full-stack clinical AI company, addressing every stage of the care journey: institutional coordination, clinical documentation, and patient support at home. Dr Ezam Mat Ali, Founder and CEO of MedPlanner and Consultant Paediatrician, said, “As a clinician, I have seen first-hand how fragmented systems fail the people they are meant to serve. Doctors are buried in paperwork. Patients leave appointments confused and unsupported. MedPlanner exists because we believed there was a better way. One engine. One connected intelligence. Addressing the full journey from hospital ward to patient at home.” HEMI Health addresses one of the most persistent problems in modern clinical practice: the burden of documentation and the growing medicolegal risk clinicians carry alone. The platform combines AI medical scribing with structured clinical reasoning documentation, evidence-based decision support, and professional complaint response tools. For the first time, clinicians have a single tool that protects their workflow and their careers simultaneously. It is currently available to clinicians in Malaysia and the United Kingdom. Its medicolegal protection suite, which supports contemporaneous reasoning documentation, reflective practice, and structured complaint response, is a capability not seen elsewhere in the clinical AI market. “Other companies build AI products. We built an engine. HEMI Health does not just scribe. It documents clinical reasoning, supports professional self-protection, and builds a contemporaneous record that stands up in any review. That is not a feature. That is a foundation,” Dr Ezam added. AskHEMI fills the gap between clinical appointments, offering patients, carers, and the general public 24/7 access to clinically grounded health guidance in their own language. Unlike generic AI assistants, AskHEMI is built on HEMI, a proprietary clinical knowledge base designed for healthcare, not repurposed from the open web. It understands local health systems, escalates appropriately, and communicates with empathy. AskHEMI is available globally as a free download on iOS and Android, with multilingual support. Enterprise customization is available for healthcare organizations, insurance groups, and wellness brands seeking a branded health AI companion. All three MedPlanner solutions are powered by HEMI (Health Medical Intelligence), a proprietary clinical AI engine built around structured clinical reasoning, safety-first principles, and the realities of clinical workflow, with a common compliance framework meeting GDPR and NHS standards throughout. To support its global rollout, MedPlanner has incorporated HEMI Limited in London, UK, as its international distribution arm for commercial and partnership activity across the UK, Europe, and beyond. MedPlanner will showcase all three solutions at NHS ConfedExpo in Manchester on 10 and 11 June 2026, Stand A34, marking the company’s formal introduction to the UK health technology market

MedPlanner Launches HEMI Health and AskHEMI, Completing a Full Patient-Clinician AI Ecosystem

KUALA LUMPUR, 3 June 2026 — MedPlanner Sdn. Bhd. today announced the launch of two new AIpowered solutions completing its full clinical AI ecosystem: HEMI Health, an AI medical scribe .... read more

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SEPANG: The operation of Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) which connects Shah Alam, Selangor with surrounding areas is expected to begin at the end of this month, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook. He said the start date of operations would be announced in two weeks and the project was currently in the final phase of trial operations. "After various tests have been carried out and trial operations have been finalised, we are confident that operations (LRT3) can commence," he told reporters after chairing the 62nd Annual General Meeting of the Road Safety Council here today. Meanwhile, Loke said the Bill (RUU) establishing the Malaysian Transport Safety Board (MTSB) will not be tabled in the Parliament session which begins next week. "MTSB has received Cabinet approval, but we are now discussing with the Public Service Department to look at staffing and so on." "This bill will be brought to the next sitting because at this sitting, there is one bill, namely the amendment to the Road Transport Act, which we are giving priority," he said. Loke said the Ministry of Transport (MOT) has also identified individuals to be appointed to the MTSB, which will be finalized in the near future. In another development, Loke said the MOT would hold discussions with e-hailing operators on the possibility of implementing additional safety measures to protect the safety of their drivers. Among the suggestions raised is the installation of dashboard cameras ( dashcams ) in e-hailing vehicles, but this needs to take into account passenger privacy concerns. "In terms of safety measures, we will discuss further with the operator to see what other actions they can take to protect drivers." "In terms of safety, drivers and passengers are equally important. So we have to ensure a balance between the two," he said. -- BERNAMA

LRT3 expected to start operating by the end of June – Loke

KUALA LUMPUR, JUNE 15 -- About 7,000 to 8,000 Rohingya were sent to third countries each year through intergovernmental cooperation, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail. However, he said the process has now stalled due to various constraints faced by the countries involved. He said the Rohingya ethnic issue was an international issue stemming from the political and security situation in Myanmar, causing Malaysia to accept their presence on humanitarian grounds. "Malaysia has government-to-government (G2G) cooperation with several countries that allows Rohingya refugees to be temporarily housed before being sent to third countries that need their labor or professional services. "Recently, the process of resettling Rohingyas to third countries has faced several constraints, causing their movement to the country to be halted, thus raising various issues that require the attention of all parties," he told reporters after the launch of the Fight Against Scam: Two Teams, One Goal, here, today. Mohd Khalid said that apart from that, Malaysia also took into account the humanitarian aspect in dealing with the issue, in addition to ensuring that national security continues to be maintained. "Everyone who comes to this country must follow the laws and regulations that have been set. These people are subject to our laws. If they commit an offence, we will take action just like we do against anyone else who comes to our country," he said. He said about 215,000 Rohingya are registered with the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) while local authorities also have their records in collaboration with the Immigration Department to facilitate monitoring. "We know where they are and what their jobs are. So if any crime occurs involving them, it will be easy for us to take action when we know their location and so on," he said. Commenting on crime trends involving the community, Mohd Khalid said the involvement of the Rohingya ethnic group in crime was low, with 89 individuals recorded as being involved in criminal cases for the period 2024 to this year, which is 0.02 percent of the overall crime statistics in the country. In this regard, he reminded the public not to make statements that could affect public safety and order, while stressing that enforcement action would be taken against any individual who violates the law regardless of nationality. The media last Saturday reported that Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said that the rate of resettlement to third countries by the UNHCR was too low for refugees, including the Rohingya, which was one of the reasons why the group remained in the midst of local communities for a long time. Meanwhile, Selangor Police Chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said the state recorded 192 cases involving 300 arrests of Rohingya between 2025 and May 2026 involving violent and property crimes. He said the police always take consistent and continuous enforcement action and are not based on current sentiment. "The police always work closely with strategic agency partners, for example the Immigration Department and Local Authorities (PBT), we work together to exchange information and carry out integrated operations," he said at a press conference by the Selangor Commercial Crime Investigation Department, here, today. Shazeli said last year six integrated operations were carried out throughout the state of Selangor to address the issue. Commenting on the issue of demolition of illegal settlements, he said discussions on the matter were being held with the local authorities involved so that further, more constructive action could be taken in line with legal provisions. – BERNAMA

Deportation of thousands of Rohingya to third countries every year has stopped – IGP

KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — Communications Minister and Lembah Pantai Member of Parliament Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has welcomed the successful launch of the Dengue-Free Community (KomBeD) Programme and Mega Anti-Aedes Gotong-Royong initiative, describing it as an important step towards strengthening community involvement in dengue prevention and control efforts. The programme, organised by the Lembah Pantai Health Office in collaboration with the Lembah Pantai parliamentary constituency, was held on Sunday (June 14) and brought together government agencies, strategic partners and local residents in a united effort to combat the spread of dengue fever. The event also featured the National Healthy Malaysia Agenda (ANMS) Roadshow for Lembah Pantai, aimed at promoting healthy lifestyle practices and enhancing public awareness of health-related issues within the community. Fahmi said the initiative reflects the importance of collective responsibility in maintaining a clean, safe and healthy environment, while encouraging greater public participation in efforts to eliminate Aedes mosquito breeding grounds. "Community engagement remains a key component in the fight against dengue. Through programmes such as KomBeD and the Mega Anti-Aedes Gotong-Royong, residents are empowered to take proactive measures in protecting their neighbourhoods and families from dengue outbreaks," he said. He expressed hope that the programme would serve as a catalyst for building a more aware, proactive and committed community capable of sustaining a cleaner, healthier and dengue-free environment. Fahmi also extended his appreciation to all participating agencies, strategic partners and members of the local community for their cooperation and dedication in ensuring the success of the programme. "The commitment shown by all stakeholders demonstrates that effective public health initiatives require strong collaboration between the government, community leaders and residents. Together, we can create healthier communities and reduce the threat posed by dengue," he added. -- MINUTESMY -- SOURCE: FB FAHMI FADZIL

Datuk Fahmi Commends Community Participation in Dengue-Free Community Launch and Mega Anti-Aedes Campaign

KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today described the groundbreaking ceremony for the Bukit Kiara Permanent Housing Project as a historic milestone that reflects the MADANI Government's commitment to justice, dignity and the welfare of the people. Speaking at the ceremony, Anwar said the project marks the end of a 44-year struggle for residents of Rumah Panjang Bukit Kiara, who have lived in temporary settlements under challenging conditions while awaiting a permanent housing solution. "This is a meaningful and joyous moment, not only for the residents of Rumah Panjang Bukit Kiara, but also proof that an administration guided by MADANI values will always place justice, courtesy and the dignity of the people at the forefront," he said. The Prime Minister noted that the project represents a concrete step towards resolving a long-standing issue that has affected generations of residents and demonstrates the government's determination to ensure citizens receive their rightful access to proper housing. He said the process of addressing the matter required careful consideration and collaboration among various stakeholders to identify the best possible solution while safeguarding the interests of the affected community. Anwar also expressed appreciation to all parties involved in making the project a reality, stressing that the experience underscored the importance of respecting legislative processes and upholding the role of national institutions. "The rights and welfare of those in need must continue to be protected, with justice enjoyed by all citizens regardless of race, religion or background," he said. He added that the government's efforts to uplift the urban poor would remain a priority, in line with its commitment to ensuring that no segment of society is left behind in the nation's development agenda. According to Anwar, development must be inclusive and benefit all levels of society, as true national progress can only be achieved when every citizen is able to participate in and benefit from economic and social advancement. During the ceremony, the Prime Minister also announced a RM1 million grant to assist longhouse residents transitioning into their new homes. The allocation will be used to provide residential maintenance subsidies for a period of three years and will be managed by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL). He said the initiative forms part of the MADANI Government's ongoing commitment to preserving the welfare and quality of life of residents after they relocate to their new permanent housing units. -- MINUTESMY -- SOURCE: FB ANWAR IBRAHIM

Bukit Kiara Permanent Housing Project Ends 44-Year Wait for Longhouse Residents – PM Anwar

LONDON, 15 June  -- AI is rapidly reshaping the skills employers want most from workers – increasing the emphasis on human skills such as judgement, creativity and leadership – as companies most able to use AI continue to expand hiring faster than their peers, according to PwC's 2026 Global AI Jobs Barometer, released today.  The Barometer, which analysed more than one billion job ads across six continents, also finds that AI is driving a 'two-track' global labour market in which 'professionalised' roles – in which AI automates routine tasks so human judgement and expertise are emphasized – are growing faster than roles 'democratised' by AI – in which AI makes the role itself easier for non-experts to perform. 'Professionalised' roles (such as radiologists or recruiters) are seeing twice the growth in available jobs and 42% faster salary growth than those categorised as 'democratised' (such as IT service managers or medical secretaries). At the entry level, AI appears to be increasing demand for more 'senior' skills from junior workers. Based on 2.4 million entry-level jobs analysed in the US, entry-level roles most exposed to AI are now seven times more likely to require traditionally senior-level 'human-intensive' skills like leadership, creativity or face-to-face interactions. Job openings for these 'seniorised' entry-level roles have grown 35% since 2019, while other entry-level roles shrank 10%. Joe Atkinson, Global Chief AI Officer, PwC, said: "Across the global economy, we're beginning to see a new divide emerge between different models for talent and value creation. The companies seeing the greatest returns on AI are using it to amplify human expertise, accelerate innovation and create entirely new sources of value. As a result, they are pulling further ahead on productivity and growth than companies that focus primarily on automation." AI is driving a productivity boom – and "super-star" companies most able to use AI are pulling ahead significantly The report finds widening divergence between companies most and least exposed to AI. Companies operating in the most AI-exposed sectors recorded 34% productivity growth in 2025 relative to 2018, compared to 24% for the companies least able to use AI. Within this group, a pronounced "super-star" effect is emerging. The top 20% of the most AI-exposed companies achieved average labour productivity growth of 163% relative to 2018 – nearly five times higher than the most AI-exposed companies overall. Perhaps most surprisingly, headcount growth at the most AI-exposed companies is outpacing growth at the least AI-exposed companies – 52% relative to 36% in 2025, based on 2018 baseline levels. Average wage premium for AI skills hits 62% as AI job postings eclipse broader labour market growth As companies continue to boost productivity with AI, the average wage premium for workers with AI skills continued to surge higher – hitting 62%, up from 57% last year. The wage premium varies by industry: as high as 118% in some sectors, such as consumer markets, and 16% in government and public sector work. Jobs requiring specific AI skills – such as prompt engineering or machine learning – have also soared, growing roughly eight times (69%) as fast as the overall jobs market, at 9%. The number of AI jobs is almost twice as high as 2024, with growth in AI jobs outpacing all jobs since 2015.  Sectors including technology, media and telecommunications (11%) and professional services (6%) sectors saw the highest share in AI job growth – with health at the lowest end (less than 1%) Pete Brown, Global Workforce Leader, PwC, said: "The traditional relationship between experience and expertise is changing. AI is removing some of the routine work that once acted as an apprenticeship, while increasing demand for judgement, leadership and adaptability much earlier in careers. Organisations need to rethink how they develop talent if they want people to thrive in this new environment." Notes to Editors About PwC 2026 Global AI Jobs Barometer  PwC's 2026 AI Jobs Barometer analysed more than one billion jobs advertisements in 27 countries and territories. The Barometer combines large-scale labour market, company financial and occupational task data to understand how AI is reshaping jobs, skills, wages and productivity across the global economy. Additionally, this year's Barometer includes targeted analysis of entry-level roles, including how the skill requirements of early-career jobs are changing in highly AI-exposed occupations. You can read the full report and learn more about the methodology and key takeaways at www.pwc.com. About PwC  At PwC, we help clients build trust and reinvent so they can turn complexity into competitive advantage. We're a tech-forward, people-empowered network with more than 364,000 people in 136 countries and 137 territories. Across audit and assurance, tax and legal, deals and consulting, we help clients build, accelerate, and sustain momentum. Find out more at www.pwc.com. --  PRNewswire -- Source: PwC

AI reshapes global labour market into two distinct paths, rewarding human skills: PwC 2026 Global AI Jobs Barometer