THE National AI Office (NAIO) attracted RM3.29bil in approved investments from January to June this year, says Gobind Singh Deo (pic).
The Digital Minister said this could create 6,920 job opportunities.
In response to a written question from Datuk Dr Ku Abd Rahman Ku Ismail (PN-Kubang Pasu), he said NAIO achieved several significant milestones in the first half of 2025, contributing substantially to the development of artificial intelligence (AI) in Malaysia.
“To build a sustainable AI ecosystem, NAIO is currently drafting the National AI Action Plan 2026-2030.
“Our focus is on talent, data and infrastructure. We are finalising the AI Data Readiness Guidebook to support this plan,” he said during question and answer time.
To strengthen Malaysia’s position regionally, the NAIO, in collaboration with MyDigital, is hosting the two-day Asean AI Summit 2025 from today.
“This summit will be a beacon for regional collaboration, showcasing Malaysia’s leadership in AI,” Gobind added.
The minister also highlighted the ongoing AI Impact Study on the public sector, involving 28 ministries, which is nearing completion.
He said it aims to enhance the public sector’s operational effectiveness through AI.
On the collaboration front, Gobind highlighted the ministry’s strategic partnerships with various other ministries.
“In transport, we are working with the Transport Ministry to develop a traffic prediction system using big data analytics.
“We are also collaborating with the Health Ministry on AI projects in radiology and public hospital resource management.
“Furthermore, the NAIO is working with the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry on a smart agriculture platform and pest infestation identification systems.”
In the realm of human resources, he said the NAIO is collaborating with the Human Resources Ministry and TalentCorp to bridge the skills gap and prepare the workforce for the AI era.
Responding to an additional question, Gobind highlighted the importance of integrating diverse technologies, including those from Korea, to enhance Malaysia’s AI capabilities.
Gobind also stressed the significance of community input in shaping AI policies.
