Ministers push for stronger digital ecosystem for AI

Moving forward together: Fahmi and Gobind (front row, fourth and third from right) posing for a photo with guests during iFuture 2025 held at dewan Merdeka, World trade centre Kuala Lumpur. — Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: There is an urgent need for Malaysia to strengthen its digital ecosystem to fully harness the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and remain competitive amid rapid global technological change, say Com­mu­nications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil and Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

Speaking at the Ministerial Forum: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Future Work­force, held in conjunction with the International Young Future Leaders Summit (iFuture) 2025 here, both ministers underlined the importance of readiness, res­ponsible adoption and a whole-of-nation approach in embracing AI.