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Sabah has committed over RM100 million for state scholarships this year, with Chief Minister Hajiji Noor announcing support for 2,182 new scholarship recipients alongside 11,207 existing beneficiaries, prioritising STEM and strategic industries.
Human Resources Minister Ramanan says Malaysia is on the verge of achieving high-income nation status, with GNI per capita reaching USD12,380 under PM Anwar Ibrahim's leadership.
Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Minister Steven Sim has cautioned Malaysian businesses against deploying artificial intelligence primarily as a cost-reduction mechanism, instead advocating for balanced investment in human capital alongside technological advancement.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof stressed that Malaysia's future depends on cultivating human capital with critical thinking and adaptability skills, not just economic or technological strength alone.