Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo says Malaysia’s AI standards framework is expected to show clear progress within 12 months, a key step towards becoming an ‘AI Nation’ by 2030.
CYBERJAYA: The government expects the country’s artificial intelligence standards framework to show clear progress within the next 12 months.
This marks a key step toward positioning Malaysia as an ‘AI Nation’ by 2030.
Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said the framework’s development is crucial to ensure AI technology is safe, ethical and aligned with existing laws.
He explained the framework would consist of three main components.
These are standards development, regulation and compliance, and legislation and enforcement.
“After that, we will look at the regulatory and compliance aspects, followed by the legislative component involving enforcement,” he told reporters after launching the My-AI Standards platform.
Gobind said building the framework requires establishing a strong structure that brings together relevant experts.
It also involves identifying the appropriate agencies responsible for implementing and enforcing the standards.
He acknowledged the process will take time as it involves coordinating multiple stakeholders.
The minister added it requires establishing institutions capable of supporting the country’s AI ecosystem.
“This will take time, but as I said, the start is today. By 2030, we hope to see institutions built for that purpose,” he said.
My-AI Standards is a national digital platform functioning as a one-stop centre for learning, collaboration and support.
It was developed by CyberSecurity Malaysia in collaboration with the National AI Office.
The platform is supported by the Malaysian Standards Department and SIRIM Bhd.
Gobind said the development of the standards would also take into account local needs.
This includes alignment with national laws, ethics, culture and community values.
Malaysia is also reviewing standards adopted by other countries, particularly within ASEAN.
This is to ensure compatibility with both regional and global frameworks.
The government is collaborating with multiple stakeholders to support this effort.
These include the Malaysian Standards Department, industry experts and international organisations like the ISO.
He added that My-AI Standards supports the Malaysia AI Action Plan 2026-2030.
The plan focuses on accelerating AI adoption in strategic sectors and developing national AI talent.
It also aims to strengthen responsible technology governance.
The platform helps the public sector, industry, SMEs and academic institutions understand and implement international AI standards.
“Leadership in AI is not just about cutting-edge technology, but about building trust in the country’s digital ecosystem through strong governance and adherence to internationally recognised standards,” he said.
The Sun Malaysia
