Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI is expected to contribute a GDP uplift of 10-18% across Southeast Asia, equivalent to nearly USD 1 trillion by 2030.[1]

ASEAN AI Malaysia Summit 2025 offers a glimpse into AI’s enormous potential in our lives.

I was introduced to robots - specifically AI robotic barista who could make my morning latte - to the world’s first AI-powered digital Bank, Ryt Bank - followed by Malaysia’s first homegrown and localised large language model, ILMU (GPT equivalent).

Malaysia has not enacted our own specific legislation to govern and regulate AI although we do have the National Guidelines on AI Governance & Ethics[2] and other existing laws currently in force which may relate to AI such as the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 that applies to any person who processes and any person who has control over or authorises the processing of any personal data in respect of commercial transactions.

P/S: Will Malaysian companies that offer deepfakes detection be blooming soon?

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This article dated 15 August 2025 is contributed by Maple Chieng (Corporate Commercial Lawyer) from Maple Chieng & Co. for general information only and is not a substitute for legal advice.  

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[1] SG-Dr-Kao-Remarks-for-Opening-Ceremony-of-ASEAN-AI-Malaysia-Summit-2025-12-August-2025_As-Delivered.pdf

[2] THE NATIONAL GUIDELINES ON AI GOVERNANCE & ETHICS » Malaysian Science, Technology Information Centre (MASTIC)