AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAI and Security: Customs seized 30 servers carrying AI chips worth nearly RM49.5 million at KLIA, allegedly misdeclared to bypass export controls; authorities say the chips could have military uses. The government is also drafting an AI Governance Bill and plans a Sovereign AI Cloud. Cost Pressures: Producer prices rose 12% year-on-year in September, led by sharp increases in mining and manufacturing, raising risks to business costs. East Malaysia: Sabah entrepreneurs received RM950 million in ministry-backed financing, while Sarawak received RM877.77 million, with support aimed at reaching more rural businesses. Digital Privacy: Anwar’s warning against civil servants using Waze for official work has revived debate over location-data risks; the government says it is studying restrictions, not a blanket ban. Regional Readiness: Malaysia and Singapore tested emergency procedures for a fire on a stranded RTS Link train ahead of the service’s planned February 2027 launch.
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