On the ethical AI map with first syariah-aligned LLM


All eyes on AI: Mohd Jimmy and Sirajuddin exchanging documents at the LOI signing during IJPAM 2025 in Iskandar Puteri, Johor. Looking on are Anwar, Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi (left) and Mohd Na’im (second from right). — THOMAS YONG/The Star

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Malaysia is set to strengthen its position as a global leader in ethical artificial intelligence (AI) following a ­landmark collaboration to ­develop the world’s first syariah-aligned large language model (LLM).

The collaboration is between the Islamic Development Malaysia Department (Jakim) and Zetrix AI Berhad, the developer of the LLM dubbed NurAI.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Tawau water villagers jump into the sea to escape raging fire
Woman with two husbands: Govt to focus on children's welfare, says Nancy
Three Indonesian crewmembers rescued after tugboat runs aground on Terengganu coast
Flood: Govt gears up for rise in victims at shelters should situation worsen
MIC still part of Barisan Nasional, says Saravanan
Flood situation improves in Sarawak, only two relief centres remain
Rampant encroachment by Vietnamese fishermen into T'ganu waters during monsoon, says fishermen's association
Crane collapse victim Muhammad Amaluddin laid to rest
Asian elephant skeleton to become new attraction at Terengganu Museum
RXZ motorcycle gathering in Melaka a success, says Ab Rauf

Others Also Read