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The Sun
11-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
ASEAN ministers praise digital progress in 5G, AI, and cybersecurity
KUALA LUMPUR: ASEAN foreign ministers commended the ASEAN Digital Ministers (ADGMIN) for their active role in strengthening regional digital cooperation and boosting economic growth. In the Joint Communique of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting on July 9, 2025, the ministers highlighted that the ADGMIN's contributions in digitalising the region include the development of ASEAN 5G infrastructure, improved digital data governance, and joint efforts to combat online scams. It said the efforts were made through strengthened ASEAN digital competitiveness, and sustainable and inclusive digital development. 'We also welcomed key intiatives led by the ASEAN Working Groups on Digital Data Governance and Submarine Cables, as well as the progress in shaping ASEAN's digital future through the development of key regional frameworks, including the ASEAN Digital Master Plan 2026–2030 and ASEAN Cybersecurity Strategic Plan 2026–2030,' the statement read. The bloc also acknowledged the progress made by the ASEAN Working Group on AI Governance (WG-AI), particularly the completion of the ASEAN Guide on AI Governance and Ethics (2024) and ongoing work on an expanded version focusing on Generative AI, to be released in 2025. 'We noted ongoing efforts to develop a Declaration on the Establishment of an ASEAN AI Safety Network (AI SAFE),' it added. The 58th AMM and related meetings, held under Malaysia's 2025 ASEAN chairmanship themed 'Inclusivity and Sustainability', feature 24 ministerial-level engagements, including sessions with ASEAN Dialogue and Sectoral Dialogue Partners. The high-level meetings, taking place at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from July 8 to 11, have drawn approximately 1,500 delegates. - Bernama
The Sun
25-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Malaysia boosts ASEAN digital tech and AI collaboration at UNESCO forum
BANGKOK: Malaysia is stepping up efforts to promote responsible artificial intelligence (AI) governance and strengthen regional cooperation in digital technology, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo announced at the 3rd UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (GFEAI 2025). Speaking during a high-level ministerial panel titled Fostering Global Dialogue on AI for a Collective Future, Gobind stressed the importance of international dialogue to ensure AI benefits all sectors of society. 'As AI continues to evolve, meaningful dialogue and international cooperation are essential for building a future that is inclusive, secure, and beneficial to all,' he said. Earlier, Gobind participated in a discussion on AI readiness, where he highlighted Malaysia's progress in digital infrastructure, talent development, and data centre regulations. These efforts aim to position the country as a regional hub for data and AI innovation. 'I am confident that many more commendable milestones lie ahead. That said, I firmly believe that the next phase of advancement must be underpinned by robust and forward-looking policies and regulations,' he added. The minister also held talks with Thailand's Digital Economy and Society Minister, Prasert Jantararuangtong, focusing on ASEAN collaboration in AI applications for agriculture, health, and transport. 'Building on the relationship first established during ADGMIN, we reaffirmed our shared commitment to ASEAN cooperation in digital technologies and AI,' Gobind said. With Malaysia set to chair ASEAN in 2025, Gobind invited regional leaders to the ASEAN AI Summit and SMART City Expo in Kuala Lumpur later this year. Both ministers also discussed cybersecurity challenges in an AI-driven digital economy.
New Straits Times
25-06-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Malaysia strengthens Asean collaboration on digital tech and AI
BANGKOK: Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo highlighted the nation's initiatives in advancing responsible artificial intelligence (AI) governance and fostering regional collaboration during the 3rd Unesco Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (GFEAI 2025) on Wednesday. Gobind emphasised Malaysia's commitment to promoting responsible AI governance, encouraging regional partnerships, and ensuring that the country's progress aligns with globally recognised ethical standards. "As AI continues to evolve, meaningful dialogue and international cooperation are essential for building a future that is inclusive, secure, and beneficial to all," he said during the high-level ministerial panel titled Fostering Global Dialogue on AI for a Collective Future at the Unesco GFEAI 2025. Earlier, Gobind participated in a panel discussion titled 'From Readiness Assessment to Enhanced Institutional, Technical and Human Capacities in AI.' During the session, he highlighted Malaysia's achievements, including strengthening nationwide connectivity, adopting a multi-faceted approach to infrastructure, talent, and trust development, and introducing data centre regulations to position Malaysia as a regional hub for data infrastructure. "I am confident that many more commendable milestones lie ahead. That said, I firmly believe that the next phase of advancement must be underpinned by robust and forward-looking policies and regulations. "At the Ministry of Digital, our commitment to driving this agenda remains unwavering. We will continue to strive for a digital future that is inclusive, secure, and sustainable," he said. Later in the day, Gobind held a bilateral meeting with Thailand's Minister of Digital Economy and Society, Prasert Jantararuangtong, who also serves as Deputy Prime Minister. Gobind said their discussion centred on opportunities for regional collaboration in digital technology and AI, with a particular focus on transformative applications in the agriculture, health, and transport sectors. "Building on the relationship first established during ADGMIN, we reaffirmed our shared commitment to Asean cooperation in digital technologies and AI. As Malaysia assumes the 2025 Asean Chair, I extended invitations to the upcoming Asean AI Summit in August and the Smart City Expo in September, both of which will be held in Kuala Lumpur," he said. Gobind added that both ministers also addressed the urgent need for joint action on cybersecurity threats in an increasingly AI-driven digital landscape. – BERNAMA
