Artificial Intelligence · Malaysia
Artificial Intelligence - Malaysia
Malaysia has no comprehensive or sector-specific AI law currently in force; AI is governed by voluntary, non-binding national guidelines (AIGE) built on seven ethical principles, supported by the National AI Office (NAIO) established in December 2024. A dedicated risk-based AI Governance Bill and an AI Technology Action Plan 2026–2030 are in active development, with the legislative framework targeted for Cabinet submission around mid-2026, but these are not yet enacted.
MOSTI launched the National Guidelines on AI Governance & Ethics (AIGE) in September 2024. They are explicitly non-binding and encourage voluntary adoption by developers, deployers, and policymakers.
AIGE is built on seven principles: fairness; reliability, safety & control; privacy & security; inclusiveness; transparency; accountability; and pursuit of human benefit/human-centricity, under the theme 'AI for Malaysia, AI for All'.
NAIO was approved by Cabinet on 28 August 2024 and launched on 12 December 2024 under the Ministry of Digital, tasked with shaping AI policy, governance, and the regulatory landscape.
Malaysia is drafting its first dedicated AI Governance Bill using a risk-based approach (covering AI-related harm, incident reporting, and conformity assessment for high-risk systems), with the legislative framework targeted for Cabinet submission around mid-2026. It is not yet enacted.
NAIO is preparing a five-year strategic roadmap emphasizing governance & standards, data & infrastructure, safety/testing/certification, talent & inclusion, and investment, including a risk-based regulatory architecture and sector-specific guidance.
As of 2025–2026 there is no specific law regulating AI in force; existing obligations rely on adjacent laws (e.g., the Personal Data Protection Act) and the voluntary AIGE guidelines.
Machine-assisted translation · verified 5/23/2026 · orientation, not legal advice. English version →