Day: September 10, 2024

GEORGE TOWN, A delegation from the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) paid a courtesy call on Penang Governor Tun Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak at his official residence, Seri Mutiara, here today. The news agency’s delegation was led by Bernama chairman Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai. Also present was Penang Bernama Bureau chief R. Ratcharathan. According to Wong, various matters were discussed during the meeting which lasted more than an hour as they also exchanged views on how Bernama could help as Malaysia assumes the ASEAN chairmanship next year. ‘It has been a year since I became Bernama chairman and I

PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia’s public service needs to make bolder and more progressive moves to improve its ranking in the global competitiveness index, according to Chief Secretary to the Government (KSN) Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar. He said it was important as Malaysia had fallen seven spots from No.27 last year to No. 34 in this year’s World Competitiveness Ranking by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD). ‘This shows that the country’s competitiveness requires a more holistic and agile structural reform,’ he said in his address at the KSN Leadership Aspiration Programme here today. Also present were Communications Ministry secretary-general

PUTRAJAYA, Chief Secretary to the Government (KSN) Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar has requested the Public Service Department (JPA) to issue a Public Service Development Circular (PKPA) on fostering a joyful work environment in the public sector, to serve as a guideline for all ministries and departments. Speaking at the KSN Leadership Aspiration Programme today, Shamsul Azri emphasised the importance of job satisfaction, noting that a conducive and enjoyable work atmosphere is a key factor for outstanding job performance. “Although this may seem straightforward, if not managed and followed up properly, it can negatively impact relationships with colleagues,” he

KOTA KINABALU, Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) organised the eighth edition of the World Engineering, Science and Technology Congress as a platform for researchers, academics, scientists, engineers and industry players to exchange views as well as develop knowledge for sustainable future. Running for two days until tomorrow at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) here, the biennial event which is supported by PETRONAS and the Higher Education Ministry, brought together 1,000 participants from 25 countries to discuss the latest trends and challenges in engineering, technology and humanities. UTP vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Mohamed Ibrahim Abdul Mutalib said with the theme ‘Future

SEOUL, The disparity in artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, especially in the defence sector, poses a significant disadvantage for Malaysia and other developing countries, said Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. He said this gap is evident in various defence-related fields, such as surveillance, cyber warfare and autonomous systems. “I believe that this gap will leave developing nations like Malaysia and other countries in the global south in an unfavourable position. “If not adequately addressed, this significant disparity between nations could lead to monopolies, exploitation and unfair practices,” he said during a ministerial roundtable session at the Responsible AI in