KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Digital 2030 (MD2030) Action Plan unveiled on Monday (June 29) aims to prepare the nation for the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), automation and the data-driven economy.
In a Facebook post, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the plan would also strengthen Malaysia's resilience against geopolitical uncertainty and global digital economy competition.
"Our priority is to ensure each initiative is carried out in a structured, disciplined and impactful way to benefit the people, enhance business competitiveness and steer Malaysia towards becoming an inclusive AI nation by 2030," he said.
The MD2030 Action Plan, which Anwar launched, is a national blueprint for 2026-2030 that marks a major shift from Malaysia being a technology user to a producer of home-grown innovation.
Speaking at a meeting of the National Digital Economy and Fourth Industrial Revolution Council (MED4IRN), Anwar said that government digital services must be developed internally and coordinated by the Digital Ministry through the National Digital Department.
He said the move was important to safeguard national data security and sovereignty, reduce reliance on external parties and develop digital expertise within the public sector.
"Insya-Allah, with the full commitment of the Madani Government machinery, MD2030 will be a national agenda that reshapes how Malaysians work, deliver services and build the nation’s future," he said. – Bernama
