Malaysia launches national AI office for shaping policy
Malaysia on Thursday launched a national artificial intelligence (AI) office aimed at shaping policies and addressing regulatory issues, as it looks to establish itself as a regional hub for AI development.
Malaysia launched a national AI office in December 2024. Photo courtesy of Reuters.
Speaking at the launching ceremony, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this is another historical moment in the country’s digital transformation journey.
The office is expected to serve as a centralized agency for AI, providing strategic planning, research and development as well as regulatory oversight, among others.
It will pursue seven deliverables in its first year, including developing a code of ethics, an AI regulatory framework and a five-year AI technology action plan until 2030.
The same day, the Malaysian government announced strategic partnerships with six companies, including Amazon, Google, and Microsoft.
Digital ventures have helped propel Malaysia's economy in 2024, with MYR71.1 billion ($16.06 billion) in approved investments in the information and communications sub-sector.
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