Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the establishment of a national artificial intelligence (AI) office to coordinate efforts around AI development. He also unveiled a national cloud computing policy plan aimed at improving public service innovation, economic growth, competitiveness, and digital inclusion. This policy prioritizes data security and user trust, ensuring that all citizens benefit from technological advancements. The national AI office is tasked with finalizing a five-year technology "action plan" and a regulatory framework by next year, which will help promote the adoption of ethical and sustainable AI. (Reuters)