At the 3rd International Summit of Religious Leaders held in Kuala Lumpur, the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, delivered a poignant and necessary wake-up call to the global faith community. Addressing a gathering of scholars, policymakers, and leaders from 31 countries, the Sultan shifted the spotlight toward the profound disconnect between traditional religious institutions and the modern reality of youth engagement. His message was clear: in an era dominated by algorithms and artificial intelligence, the traditional “sermon” is losing its resonance. He pointedly noted that religious institutions are currently fighting a digital-age battle with archaic tools, trying to address…

In an era where digital connectivity has revolutionized how we consume information, the battle against financial fraud and malicious misinformation has become a critical front for national security. Recently, officials from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM)—the country’s central bank—paid a strategic visit to the headquarters of Media Prima, Malaysia’s leading integrated media group. This high-level meeting was more than just a formal corporate exchange; it was a rallying cry to bridge the gap between financial regulation and mass communication. Recognizing that scams and digital lies thrive in the shadows of unchecked information, both institutions acknowledged that their unique roles in society…