KUCHING: Artificial intelligence (AI) took centre stage on the second day of AZAM Future Skills Week 2026, drawing more than 150 participants for a day of sessions on AI adoption and future workforce readiness.
According to a statement today, the three-day programme, running from Jul 23 to 25, is jointly organised by Angkatan Zaman Mansang (AZAM) Sarawak and HRD Corp in conjunction with National Training Week (NTW) 2026, and covers strategic communication, leadership, AI and digital creativity to prepare the community for a changing job landscape and digital economy.
Day two featured two 90-minute sessions bringing together industry experts from Malaysia and abroad to share the latest developments and applications of AI across sectors.
The first, “Future-Proof Your Career in the AI Era: Insights from Singapore’s AI & Future Workforce Landscape,” was delivered by ANCHR AI Labs Singapore chief executive officer Soh Wan Wei, who spoke on AI development trends, shifting global workforce needs and the new skills required to stay competitive.
This was followed by “Working Smarter with AI for Professionals, Businesses & Everyday Productivity,” led by Ibrandium founder and HRD Corp accredited trainer Afiq Khatem, who shared how various AI platforms can boost organisational productivity, speed up workflows and strengthen daily operational efficiency.
Both sessions included question-and-answer segments allowing participants to engage directly with the speakers on the challenges, opportunities and developments of AI as it increasingly shapes education, business, industry and public service.
Day one of the programme opened with the “Speak to Lead, Talk to Connect” workshop conducted by AZAM Sarawak strategic communications officer Ryshaune Lee, focusing on professional communication, public speaking and leadership as key workplace competencies.
The programme continues tomorrow (July 25) with “Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop: A Simple Beginner’s Guide — Creating with Adobe as Simple as A, B, C”, conducted by AZAM Sarawak creative communication and branding officer Jeffery Sandom, with all 50 available slots filled ahead of the session.
AZAM Sarawak chief executive officer Ali Suhaili said in the statement that the programme reflects AZAM’s commitment to human capital development through training aligned with industry needs and current technological trends.
He said mastery of AI, alongside communication, leadership and digital creativity skills, is among the key competencies needed to produce a workforce that is more resilient, innovative and ready to face the challenges of Industrial Revolution 4.0 and the digital economy.
“AI is no longer a technology of the future— it has become part of everyday life and work.
“Society needs to be ready to use this technology productively, ethically and responsibly,” he said in the statement.
He added that the collaboration between AZAM Sarawak and HRD Corp reflects both organisations’ commitment to expanding access to high-impact training and supporting the nation’s human capital development and digital transformation agenda.
