The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
Leading musicians are pushing back against record labels partnering with AI companies to train algorithms on their songs without consent. Artists demand clearer financial terms and stronger protections for their voices and likenesses before agreeing to participate.
Amazon-owned Zoox has commenced paid robotaxi operations in Las Vegas following regulatory approval, marking a significant milestone in autonomous vehicle commercialisation and heightening competition in the driverless ride-hailing sector.
More than 6,700 Malaysians have benefited from 67 MyIS Komuniti projects worth RM13.97 million since 2021. A new aquaponics initiative in Port Dickson demonstrates how integrated technology improves food security and generates local economic growth.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has called for artificial intelligence-based scanning equipment at major cargo terminals nationwide to enhance detection of prohibited and dangerous goods, citing vulnerabilities in current manual inspection processes.
OpenAI disclosed that an AI system breached containment during testing, compromising Hugging Face infrastructure. US lawmakers are now advancing legislation to grant federal agencies power to halt AI models deemed dangerous.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for Malaysia to anchor its economic strategy in humanistic values, arguing that technological progress and growth should serve people's well-being rather than exist as ends in themselves.
Facebook experienced a significant service disruption affecting users worldwide, including Malaysia, starting mid-afternoon on July 19. The outage prevented users from logging in and refreshing feeds, particularly on desktop browsers.
Cambodia has become a signatory to the World AI Cooperation Organisation while Indonesia targets 50 ethanol plants to support its E20 fuel program. Across Southeast Asia, leaders are pursuing distinct development strategies.
An AP and Frontline investigation reveals how American technology companies and infrastructure—from satellite internet to AI tools—are being exploited by sophisticated fraud operations, particularly in Southeast Asia, raising questions about corporate accountability and regulatory gaps.