2027 Budget to focus on expanding AI adoption, says Gobind
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will focus on expanding the use of artificial intelligence (AI), including exploring systems to promote wider access to AI tools, in the 2027 Budget to be tabled in October.
The Malaysian government plans to prioritize the expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in the 2027 Budget, which will be presented in October, according to Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. During a speech at the Petaling Jaya (PJ) Startup Festival 2026, Deo emphasized the necessity of significant funding to build AI infrastructure and mobilize expertise across multiple sectors in Malaysia.
He highlighted that the initiative aimed to ensure AI's benefits are widely accessible, particularly addressing the high costs currently limiting its adoption. Deo acknowledged that while businesses and the public are becoming more aware of AI's advantages, these financial barriers need to be addressed, especially for small traders and micro, small and medium enterprises.
He expressed that focusing on these aspects would be a primary concern in the upcoming budget. The DJ Startup Festival, which featured approximately 100 booths and expected around 2,000 participants, including members of the public, underscored the growing attention on startups and efforts to bolster Malaysia's startup ecosystem.
Deo also noted that the event served as a platform to discover new talent and potential while providing opportunities for investors to support innovative businesses and ideas.
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