In response to the rising threat of online scams and slander, the Malaysian government recently (last week) announced that it is set to introduce an AI portal designed to help the public identify and combat digital fraud. This initiative, integrating advanced AI technologies with existing...

EPF Akaun Fleksibel - only ‘break in case of emergencies’. Last week (25 April 2024), the Employee Provident Fund (EPF) announced a restructuring, which, among other things, will see the introduction of a third account known as Akaun Fleksibel effective May 11th. We speak with Economist Dr...