{
  "id": 16986465,
  "title": "AI literacy, BRICS participation among focus of Dewan Rakyat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/ai-literacy-brics-participation-among-focus-of-dewan-rakyat",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-29T01:00:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1565928/ai-literacy-brics-participation-among-focus-dewan-rakyat"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Today's Dewan Rakyat session will focus on three major topics: Malaysia's plans for AI literacy in schools, the country's involvement in BRICS, and the creation of an AI Governance Bill. The Education Ministry's outline of its AI literacy integration plans will be a key point of discussion.\n\nForeign Affairs Minister will be questioned on Malaysia's BRICS partnership, with a comparison to existing bilateral ties. The Digital Minister will provide updates on the AI Governance Bill's progress, including its anticipated tabling date in the Dewan Rakyat and any legal safeguards for victims of fraud.\n\nQuestions will also be raised about Malaysia's involvement in drug-related offenses abroad, the effectiveness of airport drug detection technology, and the economic benefits of the MAHA Show to small-scale farmers. The session will conclude with a debate and vote on the Supply Bill 2027, involving multiple ministries.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: The Education Ministry’s plans to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) literacy into the school curriculum, Malaysia’s participation as a BRICS partner country and the drafting of an AI Governance Bill are among the key topics to be addressed in the Dewan Rakyat today.",
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    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : AI Literacy, BRICS Participation Among Focus Of Dewan Rakyat",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/general-ai-literacy-brics-participation-among-focus-of-dewan-rakyat",
        "published": "2026-10-28T23:26:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "In Dewan Rakyat today: AI literacy, Brics role and AI Bill on the agenda",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/in-dewan-rakyat-today-ai-literacy-brics-role-and-ai-bill-on-the-agenda",
        "published": "2026-10-29T00:45:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}