General : Ministry Of Digital Provides Coursera Access To 100,000 Malaysians To Support AI Nation 2030

On October 8, the Ministry of Digital, through MyDigital Corporation, announced a program to provide 100,000 learning licenses to Malaysians through the Coursera platform. This initiative, available via the Rakyat Digital portal, offers three months of complimentary access to over 16,000 courses and professional certificate programs from top universities and industry experts worldwide.

The Global Learning Pass, funded by the government, launched on September 16, with licenses distributed in phases based on eligibility and availability.

Early data indicates a high level of interest, with 12,900 learners enrolling in 43,000 courses during the first three weeks. Popular courses include "Understanding Digital Transformation," a beginner-friendly introduction to technologies shaping Malaysia's digital economy such as cloud computing, data centers, AI, machine learning, blockchain, IoT, and 5G.

Other favored courses include Google's AI Fundamentals, Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere, and Foundations of Project Management, highlighting the demand for practical, job-relevant skills.

This initiative aligns with the Malaysia Digital 2030 Action Plan and the National AI Action Plan 2026-2030, underscoring the country's goal of becoming an AI Nation by 2030. Datuk Fabian Bigar, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Digital, emphasized the initiative's role in making AI and digital learning accessible to all segments of society, reinforcing the ministry's commitment to building a future-ready workforce.

Anthony Salcito, Coursera's Global Head of Enterprise, praised the move as a significant step toward fostering a culture of lifelong learning that supports Malaysia's digital transformation agenda, highlighting the nation's leadership in preparing its people for an AI-driven future. Interested Malaysians can register for the Rakyat Digital Global Learning Pass at www.rakyatdigital.gov.my.