Malaysia Artificial Intelligence Roadmap

The strategic pillars of Malaysia’s AI Roadmap 2021-2025 include: 
1.    Innovation and Research: Promoting cutting-edge research and development in AI technologies to drive innovation across sectors.
2.    Talent Development: Upskilling and reskilling the workforce to ensure a robust talent pipeline for AI-related jobs.
3.    Infrastructure and Ecosystem: Building and enhancing AI infrastructure and creating a supportive ecosystem for AI startups and businesses.
4.    Ethical AI and Governance: Ensuring responsible AI practices, transparency, and adherence to ethical standards.
5.    Sectoral Integration: Applying AI to improve efficiency and productivity in key sectors like healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, and finance.
6.    Global Collaboration: Partnering with international technology leaders and organizations to foster knowledge exchange and global best practices.
7.    Funding and Support: Providing financial incentives, grants, and support to encourage AI adoption and innovation.

Partnering with U.S. technology leaders is crucial for Malaysia’s AI Roadmap 2021-2025, offering access to cutting-edge AI technologies and fostering knowledge exchange. This collaboration enhances Malaysia’s R&D capabilities and drives local innovation. The AI market in Malaysia, valued at approximately $300 million in 2023, is expanding rapidly. Concurrently, Malaysia is becoming a regional hub for data centers, attracting substantial investments from tech giants such as Google, Microsoft, and Nvidia. The rising demand for AI services necessitates specialized data centers to manage extensive data and computational needs. By engaging U.S. investors, Malaysia strengthens its AI ecosystem, aligns with global standards, and enhances its position in the global AI landscape, paving the way for significant technological and economic advancements.

U.S. firms with expertise in AI technologies could play a vital role in Malaysia’s rapidly developing AI ecosystem. If you represent a U.S. company and want to learn more, please contact Commercial Specialist Kisok Kumar at office.kualalumpur@trade.gov.