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KESUMA Focuses On Talent Development To Drive Quality Job Creation – Datuk Seri Ramanan

PUTRAJAYA, May 14 -- The Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) will work with the Ministry of Education (MOE) strengthen the development of Malaysia’s future talent, in line with a World Bank report, which underscores productivity and talent development as core aspects of the employment agenda. Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said the collaboration would include early exposure for school students to future career pathways in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), digital technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and other high-skilled sectors. In a statement today, he said the early exposure initiative is aimed at ensuring students are better equipped to make informed decisions on their education and career pathways before entering the job market. “KESUMA will continue to expand cross-ministerial collaboration, together with its agencies and strategic industry partners, to ensure that skills development, training and talent interventions are implemented in a more focused, responsive and results-oriented manner. “This includes efforts to improve job matching through MyFutureJobs, strengthen the marketability of local talent and assist more Malaysians in accessing high-value and better-paid jobs,” he said. Ramanan said KESUMA had taken note of the findings of the World Bank’s Malaysia Economic Monitor April 2026 report titled “Raising the Ceiling, Raising the Floor: The Jobs Agenda as a Productivity Agenda”, which was launched today. He said the report emphasised that the country’s employment agenda should be anchored in productivity, talent development and quality job creation, to ensure Malaysia continues moving towards a high-income economy. “The report underlines that Malaysia’s main challenge today is no longer just creating jobs, but ensuring that the jobs created are well-matched with skills, productivity and are capable of raising people’s incomes. “The report also highlights that investments in AI, digitalisation and high-value sectors must be supported by a skills ecosystem that is more responsive to industry demand, including TVET, lifelong learning and the strategic use of labour market information,” he said. Ramanan said the findings of the report are in line with KESUMA’s commitment to ensuring that the country’s employment agenda moves towards quality job creation driven by skills, productivity and improved labour market matching. “The World Bank report recognises that talent development, AI readiness and the use of accurate labour market information play an important role in ensuring that Malaysia is able to build a more competitive workforce and is prepared to face economic and technological changes. “In line with the 13th Malaysia Plan, KESUMA, through TalentCorp, continues to strengthen the MyMahir ecosystem, including the Future Skills Talent Council (FSTC), the use of Critical Occupations List (MyCOL) data, and the implementation of the AI Readiness Index (AIRI), to ensure the country’s skills development is more aligned with current and future industry needs,” he said. The World Bank report also acknowledges the importance of initiatives such as MyMahir FSTC, the MyMahir platform and the use of labour market information such as MyCOL, in helping Malaysia build a more responsive and industry-driven skills ecosystem. Meanwhile, KESUMA said in the same statement that its departments and agencies would continue to play an important role in strengthening labour standards, occupational safety and health, industrial relations, TVET and the development of the country’s technical talent. “This includes certification, labour market initiatives, job placement, salary improvements, social protection and support for workers affected by technological change and structural economic uncertainty, thereby reducing skills mismatches and empowering Malaysians for high-productivity jobs. “In line with the spirit of Pekerja MADANI Kesuma Bangsa, KESUMA is committed to ensuring that the country’s economic growth and rising productivity translate into better jobs, more meaningful wages and fairer future opportunities for all Malaysians,” the statement said. --BERNAMA

PUTRAJAYA, May 14 — The Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) will work with the Ministry of Education (MOE) strengthen the development of Malaysia’s future talent, in line with a World Bank report, which underscores productivity and talent development as core aspects of the employment agenda. Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said the collaboration […]

AI and Digital Identity Drive Aviation’s Next Chapter: Trip.com Group at Airline Global Conference

AMSTERDAM, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Trip.com Group opened its flagship Trip.com Airline Global Conference (AGC) 2026 in Amsterdam, convening global leaders from across the aviation and travel ecosystem to explore how technology, trust, and collaboration are redefining the future of travel. Held at the Passenger Terminal Amsterdam, the conference brought together airline partners, airports, […]

MMA INNOVATE Vietnam 2026: A Premier Meeting Point for the Marketing and Technology Ecosystem

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Following a remarkable 2025 edition that brought together 3,000+ senior leaders, 60+ international speakers, 40+ technology booths, 60 leading partners, and 30 direct B2B connections, MMA INNOVATE Vietnam 2026 will officially return on June 10–11. This year’s comeback marks a major expansion in scale, content, and networking value, positioning the event […]

HAWANA 2026 Forum Gathers Media Practitioners To Address Digital Era Challenges

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 -- More than 200 media practitioners, including academics, public relations practitioners, as well as students from public and private universities, are gathering in the capital today to attend the HAWANA 2026 Media Forum, which focuses on the sustainability challenges of the media industry in the era of digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI). The event, organised by the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama), also brings together heads of media organisations, including those from Sabah and Sarawak, representatives of foreign media agencies in Malaysia, as well as various stakeholders in the national media landscape. The forum will be officiated by Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching. Malaysian media figures, namely Star Media Group Berhad Chief Content Officer Datin Esther Ng; Media Prima Berhad Deputy Group Managing Editor (News and Current Affairs) Farrah Naz Abd Karim; and Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) Director-General of Broadcasting Ashwad Ismail, will share their views in the first session titled “Sustaining Media in Times of Crisis: Challenges and Revenue Realities”. The second session, titled “How Journalists Navigate the Evolving Media Landscape”, will feature Inspirer Extraordinaire Datuk Suhaimi Sulaiman; Sin Chew Media Corporation Berhad Group Editor-in-Chief Datuk Kuik Cheng Kang; Kuching Division Journalists Association President Ronnie Teo Teck Wei; and Sabah Journalists Association President Mariah Doksil as panellists. Meanwhile, the third session titled “Shaping the Future of Malaysian Media in the Digital and AI Era” will feature Free Malaysia Today Managing Director Azeem Abu Bakar; Cloud Solution Architect at Huawei Malaysia Cheah Chern Eu; as well as digital transformation and AI expert Charles Gregory. For the first time, the HAWANA Media Forum is being held as a one-day event to encourage more in-depth discussions and meaningful exchange of ideas. The HAWANA 2026 Media Forum is held in conjunction with the National Journalists’ Day (HAWANA) 2026 celebration on June 20. -- BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — More than 200 media practitioners, including academics, public relations practitioners, as well as students from public and private universities, are gathering in the capital today to attend the HAWANA 2026 Media Forum, which focuses on the sustainability challenges of the media industry in the era of digitalisation and artificial intelligence […]

IBM UNVEILS NEW CYBERSECURITY MEASURES TO COUNTER AI-DRIVEN THREATS

ARMONK, N.Y., April 16 — IBM has announced a new suite of cybersecurity initiatives aimed at helping organizations defend against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks powered by advanced artificial intelligence models. The company warned that attackers are already leveraging frontier AI to accelerate every stage of the cyberattack lifecycle, significantly reducing the time, cost, and expertise required to carry out complex operations. As a result, traditional security systems—often reliant on fragmented tools and manual processes—are becoming less effective against fast-evolving, automated threats. To address these challenges, IBM Consulting is introducing a new enterprise cybersecurity assessment designed to evaluate an organization’s readiness for AI-enabled threats. The assessment provides visibility into security gaps, policy weaknesses, and AI-specific vulnerabilities, while offering prioritized recommendations and mitigation strategies. In parallel, IBM launched IBM Autonomous Security, a new multi-agent, AI-powered service built to help organizations respond to threats at machine speed. The platform integrates digital security “agents” across an enterprise’s technology environment, enabling coordinated detection, analysis, and response with minimal human intervention. According to IBM, the system is designed to identify potential attack paths, enforce security policies, detect anomalies, and contain threats in real time. It also integrates with governance and risk management systems to enhance compliance and reduce exposure to high-speed attacks. “Frontier models are creating a new category of enterprise threat that is fast moving, systemic and increasingly autonomous,” said Mark Hughes, Global Managing Partner of Cybersecurity Services at IBM Consulting. “AI-powered offense demands AI-powered defense.” IBM said the new offerings are part of its broader strategy to help enterprises modernize their cybersecurity frameworks as threats become more autonomous and complex. The company emphasized that future security advantages will depend not just on individual tools, but on how effectively systems can operate in a coordinated and automated manner. The announcement underscores growing global concern over the misuse of AI in cyberattacks, as organizations across industries race to strengthen defenses and adapt to a rapidly changing threat landscape. /PRNewswire/

ARMONK, N.Y., April 16 — IBM has announced a new suite of cybersecurity initiatives aimed at helping organizations defend against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks powered by advanced artificial intelligence models. The company warned that attackers are already leveraging frontier AI to accelerate every stage of the cyberattack lifecycle, significantly reducing the time, cost, and expertise required […]

S. Korea To Test AI-based Smart City Tech In Southeast Asia

SEOUL, April 13 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- South Korea will carry out pilot projects to test smart city technologies based on artificial intelligence (AI) in five Southeast Asian countries, including Malaysia, aimed at helping address urban challenges and support domestic firms' global expansions, the land ministry said Monday. According to Yonhap News Agency, the ministry said it has selected six projects to be carried out in five countries under its 2026 K-City Network programme, an initiative that supports the application of domestic smart city projects. In Brunei, an AI-based smart city platform will be tested to improve water management and disaster response, while a smart traffic management system will help optimise traffic signals in Bacoor of the Philippines. Projects in Vietnam will help introduce on-demand transport services in Ho Chi Minh City and deploy AI-based smart intersection control systems in Can Tho to improve traffic flow. Additional projects include implementing a safety management solution for ageing buildings in Surin, Thailand, and deploying a traffic management system in Penang, Malaysia, to detect accidents and congestion. The ministry said the programme is expected to help validate the effectiveness of Korean smart technologies in overseas markets and lead to follow-up exports and investment opportunities.

SEOUL, April 13 (Bernama-Yonhap) — South Korea will carry out pilot projects to test smart city technologies based on artificial intelligence (AI) in five Southeast Asian countries, including Malaysia, aimed at helping address urban challenges and support domestic firms’ global expansions, the land ministry said Monday. According to Yonhap News Agency, the ministry said it […]

Huawei Cloud official launch MaaS in Thailand and introduce Full-Stack AI Capabilities to Drive Thailand’s Intelligent Transformation

BANGKOK -- Huawei Cloud hosted Huawei Cloud Thailand AI Boost Day 2026, showcasing its vision for advancing the next generation of artificial intelligence through the introduction of Agentic AI—a new paradigm that is redefining the boundaries of AI applications, from passive response systems to intelligent agents capable of proactive planning and executing complex tasks, alongside the official launch of Model as a Service (MaaS) in Thailand, Huawei Cloud's MaaS is designed to address key enterprise scenarios, including large language models, coding, and multimodal applications. Built on Huawei's proprietary acceleration engine, the platform delivers optimized performance, faster response, and enhanced stability, while supporting leading industry models to provide a high-quality and reliable token-based service experience. The service has already been adopted by leading enterprises across multiple industries. Notably, the launch of MaaS also supports the recently introduced GLM-5 model, which has achieved state-of-the-art performance in coding and agent capabilities among open-source models. With strengths in handling complex system engineering and long-context agent tasks, GLM-5 serves as a strong foundation for building enterprise-grade general-purpose AI agents. The event brought together senior executives from the public and private sectors, as well as leading partners, who took the stage to share insights and exchange perspectives on the future of AI-driven business transformation. The event also highlighted Huawei Cloud's continued commitment to strengthening collaboration with leading open-source AI models, enabling Day-0 availability and helping enterprises accelerate innovation and unlock business value more rapidly in the AI era. /PRNewswire/

BANGKOK — Huawei Cloud hosted Huawei Cloud Thailand AI Boost Day 2026, showcasing its vision for advancing the next generation of artificial intelligence through the introduction of Agentic AI—a new paradigm that is redefining the boundaries of AI applications, from passive response systems to intelligent agents capable of proactive planning and executing complex tasks, alongside […]

MCMC and Securities Commission Strengthen Collaboration to Combat Online Scams

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — YB Fahmi Fadzil witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission and the Securities Commission Malaysia to enhance joint efforts in tackling online fraud and illegal investment schemes. The MoU was signed by MCMC Chairman Mohamad Salim Fateh Din and SC Chairman Mohammad Faiz Azmi, and witnessed by Fahmi alongside Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong. YB Fahmi said the collaboration marks a significant step in strengthening enforcement capabilities through closer intelligence sharing and the use of advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), to more effectively detect and remove fraudulent content online. He noted that between 2024 and 2025, the Securities Commission, with the support of MCMC, successfully blocked 328 websites, 388 Telegram accounts, and 60 phone numbers linked to scams. “This joint effort reflects our commitment to act swiftly and decisively against increasingly sophisticated scam tactics that threaten public trust and financial security,” he said. The initiative will also be reinforced through the expanded role of the National Scam Response Centre, alongside intensified public awareness programmes aimed at educating Malaysians on identifying and avoiding online fraud. Fahmi added that the government remains dedicated to safeguarding the digital ecosystem and ensuring stronger protection for the public against financial scams.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — YB Fahmi Fadzil witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission and the Securities Commission Malaysia to enhance joint efforts in tackling online fraud and illegal investment schemes. The MoU was signed by MCMC Chairman Mohamad Salim Fateh Din and SC Chairman Mohammad […]