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The Star
5 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Malaysia sets sights on regional AI leadership with 2026-2030 action plan, says Gobind
KUALA LUMPUR: The forthcoming National Artificial Intelligence Action Plan 2026-2030, currently being formulated by the National Artificial Intelligence Office (NAIO), aims to position Malaysia as a leading regional AI hub while setting clear targets to improve its standing in global AI rankings. Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said Malaysia currently ranks 26th out of 36 countries in the Stanford HAI AI Index (2023) and 24th out of 193 countries in the Oxford Insights Government AI Readiness Index 2024. "On local talent development, the government has already rolled out several large-scale initiatives to boost the nation's workforce readiness for AI adoption. "One such initiative is the 'AI for My Future' programme in collaboration with Microsoft, which aims to reach nearly 800,000 Malaysians through interactive modules and guided training," he said during a question-and-answer session in the Dewan Rakyat on Monday (July 21). He was responding to a question from Sivakumar Varatharaju Naidu (PH-Batu Gajah) on the country's preparedness for the rise of AI, including strategies for technology transfer, talent development, and integration in governance and key economic sectors. Gobind highlighted that the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has introduced programmes such as MyDigital Maker and Cikgu Juara Digital, which focus on digital skills like robotics and data analytics at the school level to empower students and educators. "We also have the AI@Work initiative with Google, targeting training for 445,000 civil servants using AI tools such as Gemini and Notebook LLM to enhance public service efficiency,' he said. He added that the government is also examining the legal framework, with plans to draft dedicated AI legislation to balance governance needs with Malaysia's regional AI hub ambition. - Bernama
The Sun
03-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
AI regulatory framework in the works, full report due by end of June
KUALA LUMPUR: A full report outlining Malaysia's proposed regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to be completed by the end of June, according to Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. The report, currently being finalised by the National Artificial Intelligence Office (NAIO), established last year under the Digital Ministry, will form the basis for how the country approaches AI regulation, whether through legislation, new rules, or the adoption of common standards. 'Discussions with industry stakeholders are ongoing and several views have already been presented. I hope that by the end of June, we will have a report from NAIO that can help chart an appropriate course for AI governance in Malaysia,' he said. He was speaking to reporters at the launch of the Cybersecurity Professional Capability Development Programme. Also in attendance were the ministry's secretary general Fabian Bigar, CyberSecurity Malaysia chief executive officer Datuk Dr Amirudin Abdul Wahab and EC-Council president Sanjay Bavisi. Gobind said the government's approach to AI would prioritise strong governance and public trust in digital technologies. 'Amid this digital transformation, risks will inevitably arise. We must carefully consider how best to ensure public trust in digital platforms,' he said. He added that any regulatory model must take into account the specific risks and characteristics of each sector affected by AI, given the technology's wide-ranging impact across industries.
The Star
03-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
AI regulatory framework in the works, full report due by end June, says Digital Minister
KUALA LUMPUR: A full report outlining Malaysia's proposed regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to be completed by the end of June, says Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. The report, currently being finalised by the National Artificial Intelligence Office (NAIO), established last year under the Digital Ministry, will form the basis for how the country approaches AI regulation, whether through legislation, new rules, or the adoption of common standards. "Discussions with industry stakeholders are ongoing and several views have already been presented. I hope that by the end of June, we will have a report from NAIO that can help chart an appropriate course for AI governance in Malaysia," he said. He was speaking to reporters at the launch of the Cybersecurity Professional Capability Development Programme. Also in attendance were the ministry's secretary-general Fabian Bigar, CyberSecurity Malaysia chief executive officer Datuk Dr Amirudin Abdul Wahab and EC-Council president Sanjay Bavisi. Gobind said the government's approach to AI would prioritise strong governance and public trust in digital technologies. "Amid this digital transformation, risks will inevitably arise. We must carefully consider how best to ensure public trust in digital platforms," he said. He added that any regulatory model must take into account the specific risks and characteristics of each sector affected by AI, given the technology's wide-ranging impact across industries. - Bernama
Borneo Post
03-06-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
AI regulatory framework in the works, full report due by end of June
The government's approach to AI would prioritise strong governance and public trust in digital technologies. – AFP photo KUALA LUMPUR (June 3): A full report outlining Malaysia's proposed regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to be completed by the end of June, according to Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. The report, currently being finalised by the National Artificial Intelligence Office (NAIO), established last year under the Digital Ministry, will form the basis for how the country approaches AI regulation, whether through legislation, new rules, or the adoption of common standards. 'Discussions with industry stakeholders are ongoing and several views have already been presented. I hope that by the end of June, we will have a report from NAIO that can help chart an appropriate course for AI governance in Malaysia,' he said. He was speaking to reporters at the launch of the Cybersecurity Professional Capability Development Programme. Also in attendance were the ministry's secretary general Fabian Bigar, CyberSecurity Malaysia chief executive officer Datuk Dr Amirudin Abdul Wahab and EC-Council president Sanjay Bavisi. Gobind said the government's approach to AI would prioritise strong governance and public trust in digital technologies. 'Amid this digital transformation, risks will inevitably arise. We must carefully consider how best to ensure public trust in digital platforms,' he said. He added that any regulatory model must take into account the specific risks and characteristics of each sector affected by AI, given the technology's wide-ranging impact across industries. – Bernama artificial intelligence cybersecurity digital Gobind Singh Deo lead
The Star
29-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
Supportive legal framework needed for new tech
Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo speaks at the ASEAN-GCC Economic forum 2025 at Mandarin Oriental hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, —AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star. KUALA LUMPUR: Having a supportive legislative framework in place is essential towards building an ecosystem that can accommodate new and advanced technologies, says Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo (pic). Apart from ensuring adequate technological infrastructure, he said there is a need to review legislations that may potentially pose challenges in implementing new technological solutions. Gobind said there is currently a unit in the National Artificial Intelligence Office (NAIO) looking into such matters and discussions on which laws may require amendments are already being held with various stakeholders. 'We have to be prepared to face these problems and deal with them when necessary, so we can build an ecosystem not just in terms of infrastructure but also a ready legislative framework that lets us move ahead,' he told reporters after the Asean-GCC Economic Forum. Citing the example of autonomous vehicle networks, Gobind said that in Malaysia, any vehicle on the road must have a licensed driver behind the wheel so as to adhere to legal requirements. 'When we talk about autonomous vehicle networks, we are looking at how cars can move on their own. 'We have also already seen autonomous buses in Putrajaya. The question is how we can prepare the legal framework for this,' he added. It was reported last year that an autonomous electric bus service trial will be rolled out in Putrajaya.
