<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner>(Sept 27):&nbsp;China and the US have the ability and responsibility to manage and develop artificial intelligence, according to a post published Sunday by Yuyuantantian, a social media account affiliated with state broadcaster China Central Television.</div>

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<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner>The commentary, published days after Xi Jinping and Donald Trump held a summit in Washington to discuss issues spanning AI to trade, cited the Chinese president as saying the two countries should ensure AI remains under human control and benefits the public. Developing the technology involves technological progress and sharing its benefits, while managing it well means addressing risks including misuse and loss of control.</div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner>The article also stressed the need to implement agreements already reached, citing the leaders’ endorsement of trade and investment consultation mechanisms, a US$30 billion reciprocal tariff-reduction arrangement and an extension of the outcomes of trade talks in Kuala Lumpur. Government departments at all levels should act to implement the consensus reached by the two sides, the post said.</div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

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(Sept 27): China and the US have the ability and responsibility to manage and develop artificial intelligence, according to a post published Sunday by Yuyuantantian, a social media account affiliated with state broadcaster China Central Television.

China state media says US shares responsibility for managing AI

BANGKOK (Sept 27): Floodwaters receded in many parts of the Thai capital Bangkok on Sunday after torrential rain eased, even as residents in some flooded neighbourhoods remained stranded in their homes.

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) declared the capital a disaster-affect...

Bangkok floodwaters recede after torrential rain as residents count losses

TAIPEI (Sept 27): The US "very much" understands Taiwan's defence needs and the severe military threat it faces from China, a senior Taiwanese diplomat said on Sunday, following a Washington summit between the US and Chinese leaders.

Democratically governed Taiwan, which China claims as...

US 'very much' understands Taiwan's defence needs, Taipei official says

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 27): A signalling system disruption between Kalumpang and Kuala Kubu Bharu on Saturday (Sept 26) left KTM Komuter and ETS services delayed by up to five hours.

Signalling disruption caused up to five-hour delays for KTM Komuter, ETS

BUTTERWORTH (Sept 27): The police will summon former Negeri Sembilan state executive council (exco) members starting Monday (Sept 28) and the day after to record their statements, to assist the investigation into the administrative and royal institution crisis in the state following several police reports lodged regarding the matter.

IGP: Police to record statement of former Negeri Sembilan exco

KOTA KINABALU (Sept 27): The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) is keeping a round-the-clock watch on earthquake activity in Sabah via 28 seismic stations statewide.

MetMalaysia on 24-hour quake watch in Sabah via 28 seismic stations

SINGAPORE (Sept 27): Singapore has called for common global rules and safeguards for artificial intelligence (AI) to be established expeditiously, with the United Nations (UN) playing a critical role in the effort.

Singapore seeks swift action on global AI rules, safeguards

SYDNEY (Sept 27): The CEOs of OpenAI and Anthropic have been called to appear at an Australian Senate inquiry on AI, the head of the probe said on Sunday, days after the revelation that a rogue OpenAI bot had hacked the country's health-system database.

OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs called to appear at Australian AI probe

(Sept 26): ExxonMobil Holdings Corp agreed to pump oil and natural gas from Azerbaijan’s shale fields as the Texas energy giant takes its fracking expertise overseas.

Exxon signs shale deal with Azerbaijan for Middle Kura Basin

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 27): Quill Group of Companies Sdn Bhd and China Mobile International (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (CMI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly explore opportunities in artificial intelligence (AI) digitalisation and data centres in Malaysia.

Quill Group, China Mobile International to explore AI, data centre opportunities in Malaysia

BANGI (Sept 26): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasised that the government abides by the spirit of the Federal Constitution and the decision of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong regarding the case involving former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

Najib's conditional pardon: Country cannot tolerate corruption or act of plundering national wealth, says PM

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 27): In this week’s cover story of City &amp; Country, we talk to Country Garden Pacificview Sdn Bhd (CGPV) executive director and chief of regional industrial business development Kevin Li and regional vice-president Syarul Izam Sarifudin on the latest update of Forest City, as well as the company’s future game plan for the 7,500-acre development in Johor.

Standing firm at Forest City

WE, the members of G25, are deeply disturbed by the unprecedented attempts to remove His Royal Highness Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir as the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, and by the extraordinary events that have followed.&nbsp;

Opinion: G25 statement on the rule of law in Negeri Sembilan

BENGALURU (Sept 27): Boeing has identified a previously undisclosed 737 MAX software glitch that could cause an automated navigation feature to fail during landing, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing company documents.

The issue emerged from a cockpit software...

Boeing flags 737 MAX software glitch affecting landing navigation feature, WSJ reports

NEW YORK (Sept 27): The veto power of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) must be challenged and ultimately abolished to address the Council’s failures, Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said.

He said expanding the Council’s membership alone would not be enough ...

UNSC veto must be challenged, abolished – Mohamad Hasan

WASHINGTON/UNITED NATIONS/CAIRO (Sept 27): Iran on Sunday insisted that only diplomacy can solve its conflict with the United States and Israel after US President Donald Trump said he rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end fighting.

Iran insists on diplomatic solution after Trump rejects peace plan

PUTRAJAYA (Sept 27): Family members of the 55 Malaysians who remain missing following the glacial flash flood incident in Nepal arrived at Wisma Putra as early as 9am on Sunday to meet with government representatives regarding the latest updates on the search efforts for their loved ones.

Families of 55 missing Malaysians in Nepal attend Wisma Putra briefing

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 27): Quill Group of Companies Sdn Bhd and China Mobile International (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (CMI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly explore opportunities in artificial intelligence (AI) digitalisation and data centres in Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 27): The name John Heah might not instantly be on everyone’s lips when it comes to the topic of built spaces, but the designs dreamed up by the Penang-born, London-based principal and owner of architectural firm Heah &amp; Co have been bewitching jet-set travellers and luxury e...

Of space + style

BUTTERWORTH (Sept 27): The police will summon former Negeri Sembilan state executive council (exco) members starting Monday (Sept 28) and the day after to record their statements, to assist the investigation into the administrative and royal institution crisis in the state following several police reports lodged regarding the matter.

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 27): Six areas recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 9am on Sunday.

Six areas record unhealthy API readings at 9am, Johor worst hit

In keeping with the adage that history never repeats itself but often rhymes, I suspect that we could soon see developments in international macroeconomic policy for which there are clear precedents. As with the Plaza Accord in 1985, when the United States and four of its major trading partners agreed to coordinate policies to weaken the US dollar, a new agreement to address today’s global imbalances has become increasingly necessary.

The Emerging World: China’s External Surplus Makes a “Mandarin Accord” Inevitable

(Sept 27): Under the shadow of Beijing’s single-minded focus on artificial intelligence, China’s consumer stocks are trapped in a lost decade.

China’s consumer stocks face lost decade as AI steals spotlight

MELAKA (Sept 27): Pakatan Harapan (PH) Melaka has confirmed that it has completed seat allocations among its state-level component parties for the upcoming Melaka state election.&nbsp;

Melaka seat allocation completed, PH Presidential Council to finalise, says Adly Zahari

NEW YORK (Sept 27): The Global South must have a meaningful role in shaping decisions on artificial intelligence (AI) rather than merely becoming a destination for data centres, Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said.

He said AI was transforming economies, societies an...

Global South must have greater say in AI governance, says Mohamad Hasan

WASHINGTON (Sept 26): The US Transportation Department on Monday will finalise sharply lower vehicle fuel economy standards through 2031, reversing a push by the Biden administration ​to force automakers to build more electric vehicles, officials said on Saturday.

US to finalise sharply lower vehicle fuel economy standards

(Sept 27): Saudi Aramco has hired Evercore Inc&nbsp;to advise on a major restructuring that would create a standalone gas division and open the door to a potential future listing of the unit, according to people familiar with the matter.&nbsp;

Saudi Aramco said to work with Evercore on gas unit plans — Bloomberg

(Sept 27):&nbsp;South Korea’s excess tax revenue may exceed 50 trillion won (US$37 billion) this year, according to a Yonhap News report, reflecting factors including a stronger-than-expected semiconductor cycle.

South Korea tax windfall seen above 50 tril won — Yonhap

NEW YORK (Sept 26): A strong nor'easter hitting the US East Coast from Washington, DC, to Maine this weekend forced airlines to cancel over 400 flights and knocked out power to more than 100,000 homes and businesses at one point on Saturday.

Nor'easter brings flooding, power outages across US Northeast, over 400 flights cancelled

SYDNEY (Sept 27): The CEOs of OpenAI and Anthropic have been called to appear at an Australian Senate inquiry on AI, the head of the probe said on Sunday, days after the revelation that a rogue OpenAI bot had hacked the country's health-system database.