Kuala lumpur: The government is urging industries to fast-track their shift to artificial intelligence (AI)-driven business models, stressing that the next five years will be critical as the nation moves towards its 2030 goal. Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said the aim is to ensure businesses evolve in the way they adopt and apply technology, with AI integrated at the core of operations across all sectors, enabling Malaysia to advance in step with global developments.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Gobind Singh Deo emphasized the importance of developing resources, expertise, and talent, and creating an ecosystem that provides opportunities for industries. The goal is to position Malaysia as a nation with an AI-digitised ecosystem. He made these remarks at the PIKOM LEAD 2025 Summit.
Malaysia aims to achieve AI nation status by 2030, with 2026 designated as a key transition point under the National AI Action Plan. The plan focuses on advancing technology, talent, governance, infrastructure, and sustainable investment. Gobind emphasized that while the government is committed to laying the foundations – including cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, policies, and expertise – industries now have a key role in transforming their operations.
Key initiatives include developing the Digital Trust and Data Security Strategy 2026-2030 and establishing an independent Data Commission to safeguard digital transformation through a comprehensive national ecosystem. He added that companies must identify gaps, leverage data effectively, adopt AI tools, and cultivate analytical talent to remain competitive, as regional and global players are already moving in this direction.
Yesterday, Gobind told the Dewan Rakyat that the AI legislative framework is expected to be presented to the Cabinet in June next year. He said the framework was drafted around four main components: matters that do not require legislation, issues that can be addressed through adequate standards or methods, elements that can be managed through regulations, and aspects that require specific legislative enactment.