{
  "id": 13970877,
  "title": "Malaysia, Jordan explore high-tech cooperation to develop engineers – Anwar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/malaysia-jordan-explore-high-tech-cooperation-to-develop-engineers",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T13:35:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1553956/malaysia-jordan-explore-high-tech-cooperation-develop-engineers-%E2%80%93-anwar"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysia and Jordan are exploring enhanced cooperation in high-tech sectors, with a focus on semiconductors and advanced technical education. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met with visiting King Abdullah II of Jordan during his two-day state visit to Malaysia. The discussions expanded to higher education, skilled human capital development, emerging technologies, and the semiconductor ecosystem. Anwar emphasized the need to produce more engineers and skilled workers to meet future industry demands. Both leaders also discussed expanding trade, investment, and cooperation in energy, transport, halal industry, and tourism. The talks touched upon geopolitical issues in West Asia, particularly in Palestine and Syria, with Anwar stressing Malaysia's commitment to Palestinian rights and humanitarian assistance for Gaza. The state visit marked King Abdullah's second to Malaysia since 2008, highlighting more than six decades of diplomatic relations established in 1965. Bilateral trade between the two nations grew to RM740.7 million in the first eight months of 2026, up eight percent year-on-year.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Jordan are exploring stronger cooperation in high-tech industries, particularly semiconductors and advanced technical education, to develop more engineers and skilled workers for future industry needs.",
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    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Malaysia, Jordan Eye Stronger High-Tech Cooperation To Develop More Engineers - Anwar",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/general-malaysia-jordan-eye-stronger-high-tech-cooperation-to-develop",
        "published": "2026-10-12T09:24:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Malaysia, Jordan seek high-tech cooperation to train more engineers, says Anwar",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/malaysia-jordan-seek-high-tech-cooperation-to-train-more-engineers",
        "published": "2026-10-12T10:59:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}