The Digital Ministry is currently working on AI-related guidelines via the Personal Data Protection Department, according to its minister Gobind Singh Deo. These guidelines are expected to be completed by early 2026, and will include frameworks for Data Protection Impact Assessment, Data Protection by Design, as well as Automated Decision Making (ADM) and Profiling.
The Digital Minister went on to explain that the guidelines are among the government’s initiatives to combat online fraud, as modern scams rely on AI such as deepfake videos and voice cloning. He also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to increase efforts to establish a safe, responsible, and resilient AI ecosystem within the country.
In addition to this, the National Digital Department is developing Guidelines for AI Adaptation in the public sector. These guidelines will help government departments and agencies use the technology safely and ethically in accordance with human rights.
Gobind also noted that the government is investing in training programmes like “AI Untuk Rakyat” and MD Workforce. These programmes are conducted through the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC). According to the minister, the training programmes will enhance cybersecurity and AI expertise in enforcement agencies and the civil service.
Aside from that, CyberSecurity Malaysia has partnered with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) to develop an AI-based app. This tool will be able to verify the authenticity of photos and videos, allowing it to be used in the investigation of cyber crimes like identity theft and digital slander.
(Source: Bernama)
