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Public Sector Artificial Intelligence (AI) Adaptation Guidelines

Garis Panduan Pengadaptasian Kecerdasan Buatan (AI) Sektor Awam

Guidelines State lawSouth-eastern Asia · MYadopted

The Public Sector Artificial Intelligence (AI) Adaptation Guidelines provide a comprehensive framework for Malaysian public sector agencies to adopt AI technologies ethically, securely, and effectively. Developed by the Jabatan Digital Negara (National Digital Department), the guidelines aim to enhance public service delivery, align with national strategies such as the National AI Governance and Ethics Guidelines (AIGE), and adhere to seven core ethical principles. The document outlines actor responsibilities, project implementation steps, risk management tiers, and includes practical use cases and a self-assessment checklist.

Summary and content fields are drawn from the document text and are pending editorial review.

Who issued it

Jabatan Digital NegaraGovernment (executive) · MY
Lead issuer
Legal forceSoft law
Under whose authorityState law
Judged fromfull text

Who it governs

Public sector bodiesNational governmentState or provincial governmentAI deployers and users

Public sector agencies, civil servants, and related stakeholders in Malaysia looking to adopt AI technologies responsibly and effectively.

Sectors
Public administration · sektor awamCross-sector

What the document contains

What's covered

The document covers fundamental AI concepts and lifecycles, compliance with Malaysian legislation and policies, seven ethical principles for public sector AI, actor responsibilities, implementation steps, and AI risk categorization. It also provides global and local use cases and an ethical self-assessment template.

What's missing

Not stated

Key takeaways
  • The guidelines establish seven core ethical principles for AI adoption in the public sector, including data privacy and security, transparency, accountability, fairness, inclusiveness, reliability and robustness, and sustainability.
  • The document clearly defines the roles and responsibilities of different AI actors, such as developers, deployers, policymakers, infrastructure providers, consultants, and users.
  • Agencies must meet eight key requirements to ensure successful AI adaptation, ranging from leadership support and strategic vision to financial planning and change management.
  • A structured risk management approach is introduced, categorizing AI applications into prohibited, high-risk, limited-risk, and minimal-risk categories.
  • Practical appendices provide global and domestic use cases alongside a self-assessment tool to evaluate ethical compliance.
Principles it states
Privasi dan Keselamatan Data (Data Privacy and Security)Ketelusan (Transparency)Akauntabiliti (Accountability)Kesaksamaan (Fairness)Keterangkuman (Inclusiveness)Kebolehpercayaan dan Ketahanan (Reliability and Robustness)Kelestarian (Sustainability)
Outline
· Senarai Akronim
· Prakata
· Pengenalan
· Bahagian 1: Pengenalan Kepada Kecerdasan Buatan (AI)
· Bahagian 2: Prinsip Etika AI Dalam Sektor Awam
· Bahagian 3: Pengadaptasian AI Dalam Sektor Awam
· Bahagian 4: Lampiran
IssuedFebruary 2025
Length1,959 words · 9 pages
FormatNot recorded
Scopenational

How it scores

Pending review

Each score is backed by a quote verified against the document text. Editorial review has not yet confirmed them.

Accountability

4/5

Clear responsibility for AI outcomes

3.3 Akauntabiliti (Accountability)

BAHAGIAN 2: PRINSIP ETIKA AI DALAM SEKTOR AWAM

screening score · 2026-10-24

Fairness

4/5

Non-discrimination and equitable treatment

3.4 Kesaksamaan (Fairness)

BAHAGIAN 2: PRINSIP ETIKA AI DALAM SEKTOR AWAM

screening score · 2026-10-24

Human Dignity

2/5

Respect for the inherent worth of persons

memastikan setiap aplikasi AI di sektor awam mendukung prinsip keselamatan, tanggungjawab dan keadilan sosial, sekali gus memperkukuh kepercayaan rakyat

Prakata

screening score · 2026-10-24

Human Oversight

1/5

Humans remain in control of consequential decisions

Pengguna

4.6 Pengguna

screening score · 2026-10-24

Privacy

4/5

Protection of personal data and private life

3.1 Privasi dan Keselamatan Data (Data Privacy and Security)

BAHAGIAN 2: PRINSIP ETIKA AI DALAM SEKTOR AWAM

screening score · 2026-10-24

Transparency

4/5

Openness about how AI systems work and are used

3.2 Ketelusan (Transparency)

BAHAGIAN 2: PRINSIP ETIKA AI DALAM SEKTOR AWAM

screening score · 2026-10-24

Enforcement

1/5

Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force

sebagai pelengkap kepada Garis Panduan Tadbir Urus dan Etika Kecerdasan Buatan Negara (National AIGE), garis panduan ini menyediakan pelan tindakan yang terperinci

PENGENALAN

screening score · 2026-10-24

Impact Assessment

4/5

Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use

Manakala bahagian keempat adalah lampiran yang dilengkapi dengan contoh use case AI sektor awam dan templat penilaian kendiri untuk dimanfaatkan agensi sektor awam.

PENGENALAN

screening score · 2026-10-24

Topics

ai_ethics public_sector digital_government artificial_intelligence malaysia