PUTRAJAYA, Oct 11 — The Ministry of Digital is intensifying efforts to strengthen the nation’s digital ecosystem, empower local tech talent and build a future-ready workforce under Budget 2027, as part of Malaysia’s broader ambition to become an AI Nation by 2030.
In a statement today, the Ministry said these efforts include producing 200,000 AI-skilled individuals by strengthening AI Malaysia Bhd, with a focus on developing high-skilled talent, digital infrastructure and efficient, secure and ethical AI governance.
“The Fifth Madani Budget, themed “Menggapai Di Langit, Mengakar Di Bumi” (Reaching for the Skies, While Anchored on Our Values), tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim last Friday, reflects the government’s bold commitment to driving the nation’s digital transformation towards an AI Nation, anchored in the inclusive Malaysia Digital framework,” the statement read.
