Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today officially launched the National Artificial Intelligence Office (NAIO), in line with the development of the artificial intelligence arena not only in Malaysia, but also globally. The NAIO will also play a role in shaping policies and various matters involving regulation.
The NAIO will also drive investment in the artificial intelligence arena by connecting relevant parties, promoting innovation involving artificial intelligence, and encouraging cooperation involving artificial intelligence. With the existence of this office, it will also be easier for various foreign companies or firms that want to enter the local market to refer directly to the NAIO for various inquiries and assistance. The Prime Minister also said that the opening of the NAIO is in line with the drive towards the digital economy.
The NAIO will be led by Shamsul Izhan Abdul Majid, who previously worked at MCMC. This new agency will be positioned under MyDigital under the Ministry of Digital.
Moving forward, the PKBK will draft a number of things, including the AI Technology Action Plan 2026-2030, AI Impact Study for the Government, National AI Trend Report, AI Code of Ethics, and several others. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the opening of the PKBK will increase the ability to compete but must be in line with the cultivation of the values of kindness, identity, ethics, humanity, understanding of religion, culture and respect so that governance is more transparent and fair in embracing the overall implementation of AI.