Labuan: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), in collaboration with Microsoft Malaysia and key strategic partners, has launched the MCMC Microsoft AI TEACH programme to strengthen artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities among the Labuan community.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the strategic partners involved in this initiative are Labuan Corporation (LC), University Malaysia Sabah Labuan International Campus (UMSKAL), the Labuan Education Department, and the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO). In a statement to Bernama, MCMC announced that the two-day programme is being conducted across several locations, including UMSKAL, the Labuan Education Department, and two National Information Dissemination Centres (NADI) in Kampung Sungai Labu and Kampung Lubok Temiang.

The programme aligns with the Labuan Smart City Action Plan 2030, aiming to enhance digital literacy and empower the local community with AI technologies. Approximately 200 participants are expected to gain from this initiative, focusing on AI skills development, digital inclusivity, and improved workforce employability in an AI-driven economy.

Participants will receive foundational knowledge of AI, ethical considerations in its use, and practical skills, including resume writing and digital portfolio development. This approach is designed to prepare participants for the job market and ensure inclusivity in the digital transformation.

With the growth of AI and high-tech industries, the programme seeks to expedite the local workforce’s transition towards a sustainable digital future. The launch ceremony was officiated by LC chief executive officer Mohd Sukuran Taib, with attendance from Federal Territory MCMC state director Faisal Hamdi Mohammed Ghouth and UMSKAL director Associate Professor Dr Mohamad Rizal Abdul Hamid.