{
  "id": 11679351,
  "title": "Anwar calls on young Malaysians to master AI and new tech to drive economic growth",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/anwar-calls-on-young-malaysians-to-master-ai-and-new-tech-to-drive",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-03T12:01:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/03/anwar-calls-on-young-malaysians-to-master-ai-and-new-tech-to-drive-economic-growth/237576"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has encouraged Malaysia's young people to become proficient in emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing in order to fuel economic growth. He emphasized that the nation's technological progress must be driven by its own values, ethics, and principles. \"Digital transformation necessitates AI; otherwise, we risk falling behind in development and economic strength,\" Anwar asserted. He made this statement during the opening of the Youth Economic Forum 2026 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, alongside several government officials and leaders. Anwar stressed that while digital transformation and high-tech economic development are crucial, they should not compromise ethics, morality, or human values. He urged the youth to reach for the skies, but remain grounded by ensuring AI does not erode moral and ethical standards. The government pledged to enhance the quality of education, promote proficiency in Bahasa Melayu and English, and offer opportunities for young Malaysians to learn additional languages such as Chinese, Tamil, Arabic, French, and German. Anwar also urged the younger generation to cultivate critical thinking skills and avoid blindly following any individual or political party. Instead, he encouraged them to remain committed to truth, justice, the pursuit of knowledge, and integrity as they strive to steer the country towards success.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysia’s youth to master emerging...",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Master AI or risk being mastered by it, Anwar warns Malaysian youth",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/master-ai-or-risk-being-mastered-by-it-anwar-warns-malaysian-youth",
        "published": "2026-10-03T09:29:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Master AI or AI will master us, Anwar tells youth",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/master-ai-or-ai-will-master-us-anwar-tells-youth",
        "published": "2026-10-03T09:54:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Anwar calls on young Malaysians to master AI and new tech to drive economic growth",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/anwar-calls-on-young-malaysians-to-master-ai-and-new-tech-to-drive-11681801",
        "published": "2026-10-03T12:01:36.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}