100,000 young Malaysians get three months' free ILMUchat Pro
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians aged 18 to 30 can now enjoy three months of free ILMUchat Pro, a home‑grown artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, beginning today in conjunction with the nation’s 69th Independence Day.
On Malaysia's 69th Independence Day, the government has launched a nationwide initiative to provide 100,000 young Malaysians aged 18 to 30 with three months of complimentary access to ILMUchat Pro, an artificially intelligent chatbot developed by YTL AI Labs. This initiative forms part of the Ministry of Digital's AI Untuk Rakyat programme, a collaboration between YTL AI Labs and MyDIGITAL Corporation through the Rakyat Digital platform.
To be eligible for this offer, participants must complete designated AI learning modules on the Rakyat Digital platform. For a nominal fee of RM50 per month, ILMUchat Pro is normally available for purchase. The AI assistant, designed to reflect Malaysian communication styles, supports the use of Bahasa Malaysia, English, Chinese, and Manglish.
The AI can be utilized for a variety of tasks, including drafting correspondence, sourcing local services, creating visual content, preparing presentations, and building app prototypes without any coding knowledge. Additionally, ILMUchat Pro offers higher usage limits for specific tasks such as inquiring about PTPTN repayments, applying for SME grants, and job applications.
YTL AI Labs' CEO, Foong Chee Mun, expressed pride in the company's support of the government's goal of positioning Malaysia as a leading AI nation. He emphasized their commitment to empowering the younger generation as not just users of AI, but as builders and contributors who will shape Malaysia's AI future.
The programme was announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during the launch of AI Malaysia in Cyberjaya, which also marked the unveiling of the National AI Action Plan for 2026-2030. Eligible Malaysians can redeem this offer by logging into Rakyat Digital, completing the necessary courses, selecting ILMUchat Pro on their dashboard, and activating the three-month free access using their MyDigital ID.
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