Malaysia Launches Digital Action Plan to Boost AI Development

Kuala Lumpur (ANTARA) - Malaysia has launched Malaysia Digital 2030 (MD2030), an action plan with ambitious targets to boost the digital economy’s contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to 30 per cent and create 500,000 high-value jobs by 2030.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim launched the blueprint on Monday (29/6), positioning Malaysia’s Ministry of Digital as the primary agency responsible for driving Malaysia’s transition into an artificial intelligence (AI) based nation by 2030.

In a statement, the Malaysian Ministry of Digital said the plan aims to generate 4.5 billion ringgit (1 ringgit = Rp4,392) in savings within the public sector through government digitalisation, while ensuring that 95 per cent of government services are delivered entirely online.

Malaysia’s Digital Minister, Gobind Singh Deo, stated that MD2030 marks a shift in Malaysia’s development strategy, moving from being a consumer of technology to becoming a producer of domestic digital innovation.

The roadmap will be implemented through seven strategic pillars, covering governance, economy, infrastructure, talent, society, trust and security, and innovation.