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Malaysia launches national AI office to boost adoption and attract investments

The country is looking to speed up its digital economy development

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Tan Ai Leng

Tan Ai Leng

Published Thu, Dec 12, 2024 · 01:05 PM — Updated Thu, Dec 12, 2024 · 10:31 PM
    • Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (second from left) and Minister of Digital Gobind Singh Deo (third from left) at the launch of the National Artificial Intelligence Office, in Kuala Lumpur.
    • Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (second from left) and Minister of Digital Gobind Singh Deo (third from left) at the launch of the National Artificial Intelligence Office, in Kuala Lumpur. PHOTO: PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE OF MALAYSIA

    [KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia launched the National Artificial Intelligence Office (NAIO) on Thursday (Dec 12), aimed at streamlining efforts in enhancing the country’s digital ecosystem to attract more high-value investments.

    The country is looking to speed up its digital economy development, which currently contributes around 23 per cent of Malaysia’s gross domestic product, to become a regional hub for AI development.

    Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the country has already garnered global interest in establishing AI and data centres within its borders.

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