Record STMT-WA3C6D3Aspirational

Malaysia National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Plan 2030

Action plan Institutional policySouth-eastern Asia · MYdraft

The National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Plan 2030 outlines Malaysia's preliminary framework to become an AI Nation by 2030. It focuses on economic and societal impact sectors, foundational enablers like talent and infrastructure, and responsible governance. Currently in draft form for public consultation, the plan details catalytic initiatives and targeted outcomes across government, economy, and society.

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

Who issued it

National AI OfficeGovernment (executive) · MY

Lead issuer

Ministry of Digital MalaysiaGovernment (executive) · MY

Co-issuer

Legal forceAspirational

Under whose authorityInstitutional policy

Judged fromfull text

Who it governs

General publicNational governmentCompaniesAI developers and providersResearchers and academics

Stakeholders across government, industry, and civil society who wish to understand and provide feedback on Malaysia's national AI strategy.

Sectors

Cross-sector

What the document contains

What's covered

The document addresses Malaysia's strategic roadmap for AI adoption across economic and societal sectors, foundational enablers like data infrastructure and talent building, and an implementation timeline featuring catalytic initiatives.

What's missing

The document does not provide detailed legal definitions, specific compliance mechanisms, or binding enforcement measures, as it is a preliminary draft framework subject to review.

Key takeaways

Malaysia aims to become an AI Nation by 2030 through holistic technology integration.
The action plan identifies economic and societal impact sectors to drive AI adoption and public value.
Five foundational enablers cover talent development, policy, digital infrastructure, trust, and funding.
Six catalytic initiatives serve as lighthouse models to deliver tangible impact within 18 months.
The draft is circulated for public consultation and feedback until November 30, 2025.

Outline

· AI Nation Aspiration and Context
· Five Key Principles and Impact Engines
· Foundational Enablers
· Catalytic Initiatives and Milestones
· Expected Benefits for Government, Economy, and Society

Issued2025

Length1,089 words · 10 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

0/5

Clear responsibility for AI outcomes

screening score · 2026-10-23

Fairness

1/5

Non-discrimination and equitable treatment

Inclusive growth Responsible AI governance

RMK-13

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Dignity

1/5

Respect for the inherent worth of persons

Inclusive access to ethically developed and culturally aligned AI-powered services

Society

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Oversight

0/5

Humans remain in control of consequential decisions

screening score · 2026-10-23

Privacy

0/5

Protection of personal data and private life

screening score · 2026-10-23

Transparency

1/5

Openness about how AI systems work and are used

AI governance framework published for public syndication, including AI Act

Catalytic initiatives

screening score · 2026-10-23

Enforcement

1/5

Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force

National AI Action Plan Secretariat empowered with authority & reporting structure, and KPI dashboard in place

Catalytic initiatives

screening score · 2026-10-23

Impact Assessment

2/5

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

Equip every Malaysian with foundational AI fluency and risk awareness

Strengthening Talent Development

screening score · 2026-10-23

Topics

artificial_intelligence national_strategy ai_governance digital_infrastructure talent_development