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Malaysian Brothers Win Highest Invention Award at WYIE 2026 for AI Education Innovation

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KUALA LUMPUR, 3 June 2026 – Two young Malaysian siblings, aged just 12 and 10, have brought home the highest invention award at the World Young Invention Exhibition (WYIE) 2026 after winning the Champion Excellence Cup and a Gold Medal for their AI-powered learning platform, Minedu AI Primary. The brothers, Mohammad Parsa Parhizkar, 12, and […]

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FWD Takaful named best direct distribution channel at industry awards night

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Kuala Lumpur, 28 May — FWD Takaful Berhad (FWD Takaful) was awarded the Best Direct Distribution Channel – Family Takaful by the Malaysia Takaful Association (MTA) at the Takaful Star Awards 2026. The award recognised the transformative efforts through FWD i-Lindung plan, a hybrid offline-to-online (O2O) distribution model that made digital takaful protection scalable and

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300 C-Suite Leaders to Confront Malaysia’s AI Leadership Gap at Summit of Titans II

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KUALA LUMPUR, 29 May 2026 – Malaysia has no shortage of AI roadmaps. What it may be running short of is leaders who can actually execute them, and 300 of the country’s most senior executives will gather at Summit of Titans II to address that gap head-on. The conclave on June 9 brings together the

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University of Bristol Targets Malaysia’s Tech Gap With New Specialised AI Degrees

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KUALA LUMPUR, 28 May 2026 – Malaysia’s push to strengthen artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities across industries is highlighting a growing need for specialised digital talent, amid a demand for structured education and international Artificial Intelligence (AI) training. As this demand accelerates globally, universities are expanding specialised AI programmes to keep pace with evolving workforce requirements.

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FWD Takaful Fulfils Zakat Obligation to Pusat Pungutan Zakat-MAIWP

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Kuala Lumpur, 26 May – FWD Takaful Berhad today announced the payment of its total zakat on business amounting to RM634,987.96 made to Pusat Pungutan Zakat – Majlis Agama Islam Wilayah Persekutuan (PPZ-MAIWP). The payment marks FWD Takaful’s first official zakat contribution, since entering the Malaysian takaful industry in 2019, underscoring its commitment as an

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AEON Mall KL Midtown Unveils Key Tenants Ahead of Fourth Quarter Opening

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Kuala Lumpur, 22 May 2026 – AEON today unveiled a selection of key retail partners set to be part of AEON Mall KL Midtown, marking another milestone ahead of the mall’s opening in the fourth quarter of this year at KL Metropolis. Held at the Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur at KL Midtown, the AEON Mall

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Bringing Families Together This Mother’s Day with KFC’s 6pcs Chicken at RM28

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Petaling Jaya, 7 May 2026 – This Mother’s Day, KFC Malaysia brings families closer with a meal made for sharing and celebrating the most important woman in every family – Mums. Available from 8 to 10 May 2026, KFC is offering 6-pcs of its signature fried chicken at RM28, nationwide for a limited time. Created

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University of Bristol Expands AI Focus, Opens Opportunities for Malaysian Postgraduates

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KUALA LUMPUR, 20 May – UK-based University of Bristol, known for its engineering and technological research, is expanding its global role in artificial intelligence (AI) and innovation, offering Malaysian postgraduate students access to research and interdisciplinary programmes. As demand for AI-skilled graduates rises, universities are expected to equip students with advanced technical skills and industry-relevant

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60 Penang Educators Mark Teachers’ Day With Leadership Programme For Future-Ready Students

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PENANG, 16 May 2026 – While Teachers’ Day is always marked with flowers, cakes and appreciation messages, 60 educators in Penang spent the day in running shoes, strategy circles and leadership challenges in a “pay it forward” initiative to strengthen the future of education. The teachers, representing schools across Penang, took part in Leading the

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FWD Malaysia celebrates grand prize winner of year end giveaway and customer campaigns

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Kuala Lumpur, 11 May 2026 — FWD Malaysia Holdings Sdn Bhd (FWD Malaysia) celebrated the grand prize winner of the FWD Insurance Year End Giveaway campaign, Purani A/p Verasamy, who won the grand prize of a Proton e.Mas Prime 5 car. The prize giving was held at FWD Malaysia’s head office and was attended by

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