Malaysia Launches National AI Office for Policy & Regulation

Written By Lavinia Abirami Selva Kumaran

Reuters | 12 December 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Malaysia launched on Thursday a national artificial intelligence office aimed at shaping policies and addressing regulatory issues, as it looks to establish itself as a regional hub for AI development.

The Southeast Asian country has secured billions of dollars in investment in the past year from global tech firms seeking to build critical infrastructure to cater to growing demand for their cloud and AI services.
"This is another historical moment in our digital transformation journey," Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said at the launch of the new office.

The office is expected to serve as a centralised agency for AI, providing strategic planning, research and development as well as regulatory oversight, among others, according to details published on its website.

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