Malaysia’s National AI Action Plan 2026–2030 was tabled in December 2025, coordinated by the National Artificial Intelligence Office (NAIO) under the Ministry of Digital. The plan sets out Malaysia’s ambition to enter the global top 20 in AI readiness by 2030, trains approximately 1.2 million citizens in AI skills, and introduces a National AI Education Blueprint covering certification pathways, professional upskilling, and industry collaboration. The plan follows the National AI Roadmap 2021–2025 and is intended to become a binding strategic framework driving AI adoption across governance, society, and industry.
Who it affects: The plan covers the general workforce through an upskilling target of 1.2 million citizens, and shapes school and university curricula through the National AI Education Blueprint embedded within it. The NAIO holds coordination authority across government ministries.
What is notably missing: The Action Plan is a policy roadmap, not enacted legislation. It sets targets for training but does not create legal obligations on employers to provide AI skills training, does not mandate minimum standards for what training must cover, and does not establish enforcement mechanisms. The National AI Education Blueprint it introduces is not yet a standalone binding instrument.