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Thailand has deployed artificial intelligence to block 13,888 illegal World Cup gambling websites in just 18 days. The government is also warning businesses against broadcasting matches without permission, with penalties up to four years imprisonment and 800,000 baht fines.
Penang Chinese Town Hall achieved RM12.61 million in revenue during 2025, generating a modest RM59,191 surplus. Donations comprised the vast majority of income, while the organization unveiled renovation upgrades and announced plans for a regional AI cooperation forum.
The government will inject RM50 million into TVET 2.0 expansion. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim describes the initiative as essential for staying competitive in the era of artificial intelligence and rapid technological change.
Tenaga Nasional Bhd's retail chief says Malaysia's energy transition is a present-day reality, not a future plan. The firm will host the Energy Transition Conference 2026 in June, focusing on AI integration and inclusive energy solutions.
Thailand's Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation is leveraging artificial intelligence, nuclear technology, and advanced research to enhance durian quality, strengthen export standards, and develop the fruit into a high-value agricultural product.
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong underscores that Singapore-China relations rest on mutual economic benefit rather than shared ethnicity, while the city-state explores partnerships in artificial intelligence and solutions for an ageing population during his five-day visit.