SHAH ALAM: Selangor is in talks with Nvidia to produce a “sovereign artificial intelligence” (AI) and become a pioneer of the technology in Malaysia, says its Menteri Besar
Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari (pic) said, during his winding-up speech for the Supply Bill 2025 at Friday's (Nov 22) sitting of the State Legislative Assembly, that the discussions with the technology and semiconductor company were part of the state’s aspiration to become a leader in technological innovation.
"This sovereign AI means that the AI belongs to the state or country only. We cannot depend on other countries' AI," he said.
Amirudin said that this initiative aims to ensure Selangor has the ability to manage its own data and identification using technology that is not influenced by the perspective of a specific country.
Meanwhile, he also said that Selangor always strives to increase state revenue by introducing various new policies and formulas to ensure a sustainable income.
He said his administration does not rely on land revenue and contributions from the federal government to increase state revenue, as claimed. Income is also generated from other sources, such as state-owned enterprises.
He said state-owned enterprises' contributions to Selangor's coffers have reached RM30mil, with an additional RM10mil expected before the end of this year.
"Previously, we have never received (revenue) from the Selangor Utility Corridor (Kusel), but this year, Kusel will contribute RM1mil for the first time after we allowed 'underneath' matters following classification and licensing.
"We also received revenue from the Zero Discharge Policy (ZDP). We estimate up to RM121mil in total if we can achieve it. We have already received RM18mil this year and will get more... our first collection in Nov 2024 will reach RM1mil," he said. – Bernama
