IJR News — today's news from every sideNicole Hardy Malaysia shouldn't send anyone back while the conflict there is still raging, even if they claim it's voluntary. Tom Gallagher The lack of independent checks makes it hard to trust these returns are fully voluntary. Priya Raman Having human advisers check the AI suggestions sounds safer than fully automated apps I've seen elsewhere. Humane economy guides Malaysia growth, Anwar says — Jul 23, 2026At the Humane Economy Global Discourse 2026, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim urged that growth and technological progress must serve human dignity and shared prosperity, anchoring policies in morality rather than mere indicators. He framed Budget 2027 under MADANI principles, urging a balance of AI, innovation, and investment with inclusive development, social protections, and feasible living standards, including plans like launching Malaysia's National AI Office to ensure gains reach all segments of society.
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka gain knockout entry — Jul 24, 2026India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka have direct entry into the knockout stages of the 2026 Asian Games cricket events, with Afghanistan, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Nepal and Oman consigned to the preliminary rounds; all matches will be in Nagoya, Japan, in the Twenty20 format, with the men's tournament running September 24–October 1 and the women's September 17–22.
