Come back after graduating, Zahid urges M'sian students in NZ
While he acknowledged that salaries in Malaysia might be lower compared to countries like the South Pacific nation, he stressed the importance of their services to fuel the country's growth and economy.
'I urge you to come home, especially those in...
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
New Straits Times
19 minutes ago
- New Straits Times
Anwar wants laws to protect local creative works from AI threats
SHAH ALAM: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on the Digital Ministry and the Communications Ministry to draft legislation to protect the copyrights and authenticity of local creative works uploaded to online platforms. This, said Anwar, was crucial to ensure local content is safeguarded from various threats, particularly as the country navigates challenges arising from the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI). "The (copyright) guarantee must not only apply to cartoonists, but also to films, poetry, and other works that sometimes (could) cripple the strength of creativity and an artist's ability to create. "As such, there must also be legal provisions by the Digital Ministry and the Communications Ministry to ensure that our country's (creative work) does not simply follow the mould set by others, only to then become trapped, losing our identity, values, and the virtues that should be nurtured here," he said. Anwar said this in his speech during the launch of the book "Melukis dengan Hati: Biografi Perjalanan Seni 50 Tahun" by Zunar here today. He said ethical and cultural considerations, as well as values, must be central to the nation's AI development policy. "In our national policy on AI, we do not sideline or separate the issue of values. And it's quite interesting and well-known that with companies like Infineon, Google, Microsoft - whenever I meet their leaders, I always ask them: how should they respond? "Without exception, they all admit that AI is a new technology. But they also acknowledge that whatever is produced or 'spit out' by AI depends on what is fed into it. "And what is being fed into it right now through ChatGPT and other platforms is largely shaped by Western countries, especially the United States, China, and others. "So, if we want to ensure that AI also emphasises the question of values and addresses concerns in line with our religious beliefs, our faith, our culture, and our diversity, then we must train our children in the field of AI, including those who aspire to be cartoonists," he said. He said they must first master the knowledge, and then incorporate elements of culture, religion, and values, so that what is produced by these machines reflects the Malaysian perspective.
Malaysian Reserve
19 minutes ago
- Malaysian Reserve
M'sia, Thailand bolster cooperation to shut illegal border crossings
MALAYSIA and Thailand continue to bolster bilateral cooperation to address security and smuggling issues along the border, particularly in the Sungai Golok–Rantau Panjang area, which has previously been a hotspot for cross-border movements via illegal bases. Narathiwat Province deputy governor, Wichan Chaisetsumpan, said the Sungai Golok Municipal Council has held several rounds of discussions with Malaysian authorities to find long-term solutions, including efforts to shut down several illegal crossings. 'So far, the relevant authorities from both countries are working towards finding the best possible solution. We are confident that this issue can be tackled gradually for safety and convenience of communities along the border,' he told Bernama recently. He said the Thai government, through its relevant agencies, has also taken similar measures by closing illegal routes, particularly along the Narathiwat-Kelantan border. 'However, several crossings are occasionally opened based on necessity, under strict surveillance to ensure no smuggling or illegal activities take place,' he added. Since December last year, Kelantan police have also shut down several major illegal crossings along Sungai Golok, particularly in the Rantau Panjang area, following concerns over the smuggling of prohibited goods, the influx of undocumented migrants, and cross-border criminal activities. — BERNAMA
Sinar Daily
19 minutes ago
- Sinar Daily
Batu Puteh RCI: No further action against Dr Mahathir due to age factor
The Prime Minister said that although he believed a serious wrongdoing had occurred, the Cabinet had decided not to pursue further action as Dr Mahathir is now 100 years old. 22 Jul 2025 03:55pm Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Photo by Bernama Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. KUALA LUMPUR - The government has decided not to proceed with action against former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad over the issue of sovereignty involving Pulau Batu Puteh, which was raised in the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI), due to age-related considerations, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said that although he believed a serious wrongdoing had occurred, the Cabinet had decided not to pursue further action as Dr Mahathir is now 100 years old. "We made the decision because it involves a former Prime Minister who is 100 years old. Was he not at fault? He was. Should we take action? … in the Cabinet, I agreed that no action should be taken. If we did, (the MP for) Kota Bharu would be shouting that we are being unfair. "... He is already 100... the mistake is serious, but we should not proceed,' he said during Minister's Question Time in the Dewan Rakyat today. He was responding to a question from Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan (PN-Kota Bharu), who had asked why the Pulau Batu Puteh RCI had been withdrawn. Anwar stressed that although the government had decided not to pursue action, this did not mean the wrongdoing had not occurred. "It's not an allegation; it is something that genuinely happened,' he said. Previously, the RCI on the Handling of Matters Related to the Sovereignty of Batu Puteh, Middle Rocks and South Ledge had recommended that criminal investigations be initiated against Dr Mahathir. That recommendation was among those included in the 217-page RCI report that was distributed to Members of Parliament in the Dewan Rakyat. According to the report, criminal investigations could be initiated against the former Prime Minister under Section 415(b) of the Penal Code, punishable under Section 417, and also under Section 418 of the same Code. "In the context of Section 415(b), what needs to be demonstrated is that Tun Dr Mahathir had deceived the Cabinet and intentionally persuaded the Malaysian Government not to proceed with the applications (for review and interpretation of ICJ rulings), even though the decision was made unilaterally by Tun Dr Mahathir without Cabinet approval,' the report said. On May 23, 2008, the International Court of Justice ruled that Singapore had sovereignty over Batu Puteh, while Middle Rocks, located less than a kilometre from the island, belonged to Malaysia. - BERNAMA More Like This
