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Langkawi Seeks Federal Support in Budget 2027 to Revitalize Tourism Economy

Langkawi Seeks Federal Support in Budget 2027 to Revitalize Tourism Economy

Langkawi Seeks Federal Support in Budget 2027 to Revitalize Tourism Economy
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What Is Satay, and Why Is It Popular Around the World?

What Is Satay, and Why Is It Popular Around the World?

Satay, a dish of seasoned, skewered, and grilled meat served with a sauce, is a culinary staple deeply rooted in Maritime Southeast Asia. While oft...
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Myanmar's military-backed leader seeks closer ties on visit to Malaysia as he pivots to diplomacy

Myanmar's military-backed leader seeks closer ties on visit to Malaysia as he pivots to diplomacy

Myanmar's military-backed leader, Min Aung Hlaing, is focusing on diplomacy and bilateral cooperation during his visit to Malaysia
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Malaysia Proposes AI and Personal Data Protection Framework, Baker McKenzie Provides Insights

Malaysia Proposes AI and Personal Data Protection Framework, Baker McKenzie Provides Insights

Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Department (PDPD) has released a consultation paper outlining a proposed Artificial Intelligence and Personal Data Protection Framework. This Framework aims to guide organizations involved in developing, procuring, deploying, or supporting AI systems on how to comply with the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA) when processing personal data. The proposal adopts a lifecycle-based approach, covering expectations for lawful processing, system development and monitoring, third-party oversight, data subject rights, security, governance, and demonstrable compliance. Submissions for feedback on the Framework are due by October 23, 2026. The Framework is relevant to data controllers and processors that utilize AI systems involving personal data. Baker McKenzie has provided insights into this development, noting that the Framework, alongside a proposed AI Governance Bill, signals Malaysia's move towards a more structured AI governance regime.
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Why Is Indonesian Fried Rice So Different From Other Fried Rice?

Why Is Indonesian Fried Rice So Different From Other Fried Rice?

Nasi goreng, a beloved Southeast Asian fried rice dish, holds a significant place in the daily meals, street-food culture, and festive cuisines acr...
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Myanmar military leader arrives in Malaysia as repatriations draw criticism

Myanmar military leader arrives in Malaysia as repatriations draw criticism

The leader of Myanmar’s military-backed government is traveling to Malaysia for talks with its leaders as the two Southeast Asian nations work to repatriate thousands of Myanmar nationals
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Malaysia plans $112.5 billion budget for 2027 ahead of possible election

Malaysia plans $112.5 billion budget for 2027 ahead of possible election

By Rozanna Latiff and Ashley Tang KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Malaysia's government on Friday proposed a moderately expansionary budget of 459.8 billion ringgit ($112.48 billion) for 2027, ramping up spending ahead of a possible election despite growing fiscal pressure from a jump in global oil
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AI Chatbots Exhibit Status Quo Bias, Hindering Climate-Friendly Recommendations

AI Chatbots Exhibit Status Quo Bias, Hindering Climate-Friendly Recommendations

A comprehensive study by the University of Waterloo has revealed that large language models (LLMs) exhibit a significant "status quo bias," consistently favoring existing, high-emission choices over climate-friendly alternatives. The research, which evaluated 11 prominent AI models across nearly 55,000 prompts, found that chatbots approved existing policies 70% of the time when asked whether a government or organization should proceed with a plan, but only endorsed novel climate interventions or regulatory changes 34% of the time. This bias was particularly pronounced in political and civic governance scenarios. In consumer contexts, LLMs were 4.1 times more likely to recommend electric vehicles to users who already owned one, and their recommendations for EVs lagged behind actual real-world adoption rates, even in countries with high EV sales like Norway. The study suggests that this inherent bias, stemming from LLMs being trained on historical data reflecting past human choices, could impede progress tow...
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Plasticity Forum KL 2026 to Address UN Plastics Treaty and EU Regulations Impacting Global Supply Chains

Plasticity Forum KL 2026 to Address UN Plastics Treaty and EU Regulations Impacting Global Supply Chains

Plasticity Forum KL 2026 to Address UN Plastics Treaty and EU Regulations Impacting Global Supply Chains
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Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing visits Malaysia amid criticism over repatriation of nationals

Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing visits Malaysia amid criticism over repatriation of nationals

The leader of Myanmar’s military-backed government is traveling to Malaysia for talks with its leaders as the two Southeast Asian nations work to repatriate thousands of Myanmar nationals
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Malaysia 2027 budget to tackle living costs, fiscal risks as election looms

Malaysia 2027 budget to tackle living costs, fiscal risks as election looms

By Rozanna Latiff KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Malaysia is likely to deliver a moderately expansionary budget for 2027 on Friday as it looks to boost support for households ahead of a general election that could be called at any time, analysts and economists said. 
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Record imports push US trade balance deep into the red in August

Record imports push US trade balance deep into the red in August

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - The US trade deficit widened more than expected in August as imports jumped to a record high against the backdrop of robust domestic demand, keeping trade on track to again subtract from economic growth in the third quarter.