Business, markets and economy news from Malaysia.
Malaysia's upcoming AI Governance Bill will establish clear accountability mechanisms for individuals and organisations using artificial intelligence, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo announced in Parliament, addressing growing public concerns over AI-related risks and harms.
Malaysia is adopting a comprehensive two-track approach to combat artificial intelligence misuse, pairing a new AI Governance Bill with enforcement of existing legislation to protect citizens from deepfakes, identity theft, and non-consensual intimate content.
Malaysia's Parliament opens its session today with discussions centred on the economic fallout from Strait of Hormuz disruptions, haj system improvements, and artificial intelligence governance frameworks affecting regional trade and security.