Digital minister opens National AI Readiness Week as drive targets five million AI-ready Malaysians
AMPANG, Nov 12 — Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo today urged Malaysians to embrace artificial intelligence (AI)...
Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo opened Malaysia's National AI Readiness Week 2026 at The Campus Ampang, emphasizing the importance of practical AI skills and human oversight. He urged Malaysians to question AI outputs and develop the necessary expertise, while stressing the need for collaboration with MyDIGITAL Corporation, AI Malaysia Berhad, and responsible data handling.
The week-long event, themed "From AI Awareness to AI Readiness: A Purposeful Journey to Sustainable Employment," aims to prepare five million Malaysians for AI's impact by 2030. PEOPLElogy Berhad's founder and managing director, Allen Lee, explained the "I’m AI READY" movement's goals: securing scholarships, assisting SMEs, and building an AI workforce alliance across Southeast Asia.
Lee highlighted the movement's partnerships and urged stakeholders to support initiatives through scholarships, training, and SME assistance. NAIRW 2026 includes the I’m AI READY Summit, a personalized upskilling roadmap, and various conferences and award ceremonies, all aimed at fostering AI readiness and responsible digital transformation in Malaysia.
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