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A Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji has prompted academic experts to outline sweeping reforms needed to protect Muslim pilgrims' funds, ranging from enhanced risk management to stricter appointment procedures and political independence.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is mobilizing over 40 major corporations spanning finance, energy, and telecommunications to jointly address risks posed by rapidly advancing artificial intelligence systems.
A prominent economist has advised that Malaysia's proposed petroleum reserve should form part of a comprehensive economic security strategy encompassing food, critical minerals, semiconductors and digital infrastructure rather than functioning as an isolated energy initiative.
A comprehensive AICB study shows Malaysian banks and development financial institutions are aggressively adopting artificial intelligence for operational tasks, yet harbour significant doubts about relying on AI for high-stakes strategic decisions.