Summary
- Another 100,000 free AI subscriptions announced.
- Initiative expanded to include ChatGPT.
- More than 16,000 digital courses available through Rakyat Digital.
KUALA LUMPUR, October 11 — The government will provide another 100,000 free artificial intelligence (AI) subscriptions to young Malaysians under Budget 2027.
Expanding the initiative to include applications such as ChatGPT. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the expansion follows encouraging participation in the government’s existing free AI subscription programme.
Which aims to help young people develop skills in emerging technologies. The government will also provide access to more than 16,000 free digital courses and professional certificate programmes.
Through the Rakyat Digital platform, in collaboration with Coursera. Meanwhile, AI Malaysia Berhad will receive nearly RM15 million to strengthen the development of safe and ethical AI technologies.
Supporting the country’s target of producing 200,000 skilled AI workers. However, the speech does not specify the subscription duration, application procedures or detailed eligibility requirements.
