Ahmad Ibrahim

1 week ago | utusan.com.my | Ahmad Ibrahim

KEPUTUSAN peperiksaan Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2024 yang diumumkan pada 24 April lalu menarik perhatian banyak pihak, bukan hanya kerana prestasi keseluruhan, tetapi lebih kepada isu-isu yang membayangi pencapaian pelajar. Walaupun ramai berjaya dengan cemerlang, namun data yang dikeluarkan Kementerian Pendidikan menunjukkan terdapat seramai 1,789 calon yang gagal dalam semua mata pelajaran meningkat berbanding 1,467 calon pada tahun sebelumnya.

2 weeks ago | taxexecutive.org | Ahmad Ibrahim

For the last several years we’ve heard that artificial intelligence (AI) is here and it’s changing the world. Yet look around—what’s changed? Sure, chatbots galore are ready to answer a question or two without your sitting on hold. And yes, dozens of tweets and LinkedIn posts are clearly penned by writers who have never eaten a hot dog or seen a sunset. But what about AI applications that fundamentally change the workflow and the productivity of your company? Those are harder to find.

2 weeks ago | malaysiakini.com | Ahmad Ibrahim

LETTER | On April 15, Malaysia bade farewell to another exemplary Malaysian, Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, the country’s fifth prime minister. Fondly known as Pak Lah, he was a leader of quiet strength, a man of principle, and a true patriot who steered Malaysia with wisdom and compassion. He, however, also had a share of being hounded by fellow politicians, all because he wanted to bring much-needed reform to the country.

1 month ago | twentytwo13.my | Ahmad Ibrahim

Many may not realise that knowledge is big business. In a world economy increasingly driven by knowledge, the production, transmission, and consumption of knowledge form an industry not much different from any other. The knowledge industry offers significant economic value to the world. Admittedly, unlike most other industries such as manufacturing and farming, few countries have a robust policy to guide and grow the knowledge industry. The potential is enormous.

1 month ago | malaysia.news.yahoo.com | Ahmad Ibrahim

Agriculture remains a cornerstone of the global economy – few would argue otherwise. With a growing world population, the demand for food continues to rise. At the same time, sustainability efforts have increased the demand for renewable raw materials in manufacturing. Agriculture supplies many of these, from edible oils like palm oil to natural polymers such as rubber. However, as land becomes scarce, agriculture must evolve to be more resource-efficient.