Budget 2027: Digital Ministry targets 200,000 AI-skilled individuals in push for AI Nation by 2030

The Ministry of Digital aims to enhance Malaysia's digital ecosystem and create 200,000 AI-skilled individuals as part of its ambition to become an AI Nation by 2030.

Budget 2027 funds will support 4,000 MSMEs in adopting AI and extend digital initiatives to pondok schools, enhancing local businesses, education, and digital skills.

An extension of the DE Rantau Nomad Pass and free AI app subscriptions are announced to attract talent and broaden public access to technology, boosting Malaysia's digital transformation.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 11 — The Ministry of Digital is intensifying efforts to strengthen the nation’s digital ecosystem, empower local tech talent and build a future-ready workforce under Budget 2027, as part of Malaysia’s broader ambition to become an AI Nation by 2030.

In a statement today, the Ministry said these efforts include producing 200,000 AI-skilled individuals by strengthening AI Malaysia Bhd, with a focus on developing high-skilled talent, digital infrastructure and efficient, secure and ethical AI governance.

“The Fifth Madani Budget, themed “Menggapai Di Langit, Mengakar Di Bumi” (Reaching for the Skies, While Anchored on Our Values), tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim last Friday, reflects the government’s bold commitment to driving the nation’s digital transformation towards an AI Nation, anchored in the inclusive Malaysia Digital framework,” the statement read.

The Ministry of Digital also announced that under Budget 2027, funds from the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) will be channelled to help 4,000 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) adopt AI technology and automate their operations, in support of local business growth.

The initiative, according to the statement, also includes training and certification for 5,000 AI professionals, aimed at upgrading the skills and capabilities of the sector’s workforce.

In a bid to attract local and international talent, the government also announced a two-year extension of the DE Rantau Nomad Pass for existing holders who have reached the maximum two-year limit, allowing them to continue living and working remotely in Malaysia.

The Ministry said the inclusive digitalisation agenda will also be extended to more than 300 pondok schools nationwide through a collaboration between the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia and MDEC, including providing devices and digital skills training for teachers and students.

The statement added that an extra 100,000 free subscriptions to popular AI applications, including ChatGPT, will broaden public access to the technology, empowering digital skills and human capital, particularly among youths.

It said the Digital Rakyat Platform offers Malaysians free access to over 16,000 digital courses and Professional Certificates in partnership with Coursera.

“These measures translate the philosophy of ‘Reaching for the Skies, While Anchored on Our Values’ into action, positioning Malaysia on the global high-tech stage while ensuring that no group is left behind in the digital development agenda.

“The Ministry of Digital welcomes the commitment shown in this budget and stands ready to mobilise every capability to accelerate the nation’s digital transformation, thereby propelling Malaysia towards becoming a resilient AI Nation by 2030,” the statement read.

Budget 2027 provides a government allocation of RM459.8 billion, complemented by RM25 billion in investment from government-linked investment companies, RM11 billion in public-private investment and RM14.2 billion from Federal Statutory Bodies and Minister of Finance (Incorporated) companies, bringing the total to RM510 billion and continuing an expansionary fiscal policy. — Bernama

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马来西亚数字部旨在提升马来西亚的数字生态系统，并培养 20 万名具备人工智能技能的人才，以实现其到 2030 年成为人工智能国家的宏伟目标。

2027 年预算资金将支持 4,000 家中小微企业采用人工智能，并将数字化举措扩展到小学，从而提升当地企业、教育和数字技能。

为吸引人才并扩大公众获取技术的渠道，马来西亚宣布延长 DE Rantau Nomad Pass 的使用期限，并提供免费 AI 应用订阅服务，以促进马来西亚的数字化转型。

布城，10 月 11 日讯——作为马来西亚到 2030 年成为人工智能国家的宏伟目标的一部分，数字部正在加大力度，根据 2027 年财政预算案，加强国家数字生态系统，赋能本地科技人才，并打造一支面向未来的劳动力队伍。

该部今天在一份声明中表示，这些努力包括通过加强马来西亚人工智能有限公司（AI Malaysia Bhd）来培养20万名人工智能技能人才，重点是培养高技能人才、数字基础设施以及高效、安全和合乎道德的人工智能治理。

声明中写道：“首相拿督斯里安华·易卜拉欣上周五提交的第五份《马达尼预算案》以‘Menggapai Di Langit, Mengakar Di Bumi’（志存高远，立足本土）为主题，体现了政府致力于推动国家数字化转型，建设人工智能国家的坚定决心，而这一转型将以包容性的马来西亚数字框架为基础。”

数字部还宣布，根据 2027 年财政预算案，马来西亚数字经济公司 (MDEC) 的资金将用于帮助 4,000 家微型、小型和中型企业 (MSME) 采用人工智能技术并实现运营自动化，以支持本地企业发展。

声明称，该计划还包括对 5000 名人工智能专业人员进行培训和认证，旨在提升该行业从业人员的技能和能力。

为了吸引本地和国际人才，政府还宣布将已达到两年最长期限的DE Rantau Nomad Pass持有者的持有期限延长两年，允许他们继续在马来西亚远程生活和工作。

教育部表示，包容性的数字化议程还将通过马来西亚伊斯兰发展局和马来西亚数字经济发展局（MDEC）的合作，推广到全国300多所伊斯兰学校，包括为教师和学生提供设备和数字技能培训。

声明还补充说，额外提供 10 万个热门人工智能应用程序（包括 ChatGPT）的免费订阅名额，将扩大公众对该技术的使用范围，增强数字技能和人力资本，尤其是在年轻人中。

声明称，Digital Rakyat平台与Coursera合作，为马来西亚民众免费提供超过16000门数字课程和专业证书。

“这些措施将‘志存高远，立足价值观’的理念付诸行动，使马来西亚在全球高科技舞台上占据一席之地，同时确保在数字发展议程中不让任何群体掉队。

“数字部对这份预算案所展现的承诺表示欢迎，并随时准备调动一切力量，加速国家数字化转型，从而推动马来西亚在2030年成为一个具有韧性的AI国家。”声明中写道。

2027年财政预算案规定，政府拨款4598亿令吉，政府关联投资公司投资250亿令吉，公私合营投资110亿令吉，联邦法定机构和财政部（法人）公司投资142亿令吉，总计5100亿令吉，延续扩张性财政政策。——马新社

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