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. 

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