Malaysia's Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, emphasizes the urgent need for the country to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) to foster economic growth. He advocates for a comprehensive, cross-ministerial approach to explore and apply AI technologies effectively. Anwar highlights Malaysia's potential to lead in sectors like Islamic digital assets and the halal industry, urging swift decision-making in these areas.
The Prime Minister stresses the importance of addressing cybersecurity threats while building confidence among industries and institutions. He believes that collaboration among various ministries and regulatory bodies, including the Digital Ministry and Bank Negara, is crucial for a systematic approach to AI adoption. This cooperation is expected to enhance Malaysia's competitiveness on the global stage.
• Malaysia must expedite AI adoption for sustainable economic growth.
• Collaboration among ministries is essential for effective AI strategies.
AI refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines, which is crucial for economic growth.
Cybersecurity involves protecting systems from digital attacks, which is vital for building industry confidence.
Digital assets are online resources that can be owned and traded, relevant in the context of Islamic finance.
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