Summary
- RM30 million allocated through MDEC.
- Some 4,000 SMEs targeted for AI adoption.
- Programme to train and certify 5,000 AI professionals.
KUALA LUMPUR, October 11 — The government will allocate RM30 million through the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) to help 4,000 micro, small and medium enterprises adopt artificial intelligence and automate their business operations.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the initiative under Budget 2027 as part of efforts to strengthen Malaysia’s digital economy and improve the competitiveness of local businesses.
The programme will also train and certify 5,000 AI professionals, supporting the development of a skilled workforce capable of implementing emerging technologies.
The initiative forms part of a wider national AI strategy, which includes plans to develop a sovereign AI cloud to ensure Malaysian data and strategic national information remain under domestic control.
However, the speech does not specify the funding amount available to each participating business or the application requirements.
