KUCHING: The newly-launched Bintulu Transitioning Industrial Cluster (TIC) is a platform for advancing Malaysia's ambition of becoming an artificial intelligence (AI) nation, says Gobind Singh Deo.
The Digital Minister said the Bintulu TIC provided the environment for AI to be deployed responsibly and at scale.
"In many ways, the Bintulu TIC represents the convergence of Malaysia's industrial, energy and AI ambitions.
"It demonstrates how emerging technologies can move beyond experimentation and become practical tools for improving productivity, strengthening competitiveness and accelerating sustainable growth," he said at the cluster's launch here on Thursday (June 11).
Gobind said the Bintulu TIC was a live industrial environment where technologies could be deployed, tested and scaled in real operating conditions.
He said this provided opportunities for Malaysian technology companies and talent to develop and deploy homegrown solutions, build expertise and strengthen the nation's position in regional and global value chains.
At the same time, he said success in industrial transformation depended on people, not on technology alone.
"That is why talent development remains a critical pillar of the Bintulu TIC.
"By working closely with industry to identify emerging skill requirements and create pathways for workforce development, we can ensure that Malaysians are equipped to benefit from the opportunities this transition creates," he added.
