Kuala lumpur: The government remains committed to strengthening online safety, improving digital literacy, and investing in sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to keep the country's interests secure. Delivering the keynote address on behalf of Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil at the 8th Kuala Lumpur International PR Conference (KLIP 8), his deputy Teo Nie Ching underscored the government's commitment to strengthening digital governance, platform accountability, and online safety.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Teo emphasized that Malaysia's digital future must be built on trust-trust in information, platforms, and ensuring that technology serves people rather than harms them. As AI and digital platforms continue to evolve, there is a shared responsibility to ensure strong governance, platform accountability, and the protection of children and communities. Teo highlighted that technology itself is not the problem; instead, risks arise when powerful systems operate without transparency and ethical safeguards.
This commitment aligns with the conference's theme, 'Zero Hour: The Trust Crisis - PR in an AI-Driven World,' which focused on rebuilding trust amid the rise of misinformation, digital manipulation, and rapid technological change. Hosted by World Communications, KLIP 8 attracted over 300 participants from Malaysia, ASEAN, and globally, including representatives from multinational corporations, government ministries, media organizations, and regional public relations associations.
Meanwhile, World Communications managing director Jaffri Amin Osman noted that AI-driven communication, predictive issue management, and real-time crisis response are reshaping the public relations landscape. He stated that KLIP exists to help practitioners navigate this new reality with clarity and confidence, emphasizing that as Malaysia and ASEAN step into an AI-accelerated future, communication leaders must evolve from storytellers into strategic advisers, guiding organizations with insight, integrity, and purpose.