Firmus to supply OpenAI compute capacity in Malaysia
Data Center Dynamics reports that Firmus will provide compute capacity to OpenAI in Malaysia. The article notes this development as OpenAI’s Stargate efforts in South Korea face delays.
Data Center Dynamics reports that Firmus will provide compute capacity to OpenAI in Malaysia. The article notes this development as OpenAI’s Stargate efforts in South Korea face delays.
Alibaba is supplying two AI tools to Malaysia’s AI untuk Rakyat programme, which targets 100,000 youths aged 18–30 and is run by the Ministry of Digital with MyDIGITAL Corporation. The programme offers participants who complete required learning modules a redeemable three‑month benefit, according to Fintech News Malaysia.
The Global Cybersecurity Alliance (GCSA) and the Academy of Engineering and Technology of the Developing World (AETDEW) signed a cooperation agreement in Kuala Lumpur to establish an AI Cybersecurity Research Center. The centre will combine AETDEW’s engineering leadership with GCSA’s AI cybersecurity expertise, according to Fintech News Malaysia.
A survey in the Adyen Index 2026 Malaysia Retail Report found 74% of Malaysian consumers use AI in their shopping. However, 52% said they were uncomfortable allowing AI to complete a purchase for them.
A new Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers report finds 92% of Malaysian banks and development financial institutions have started using AI, mainly for onboarding, fraud detection, AML and productivity. However, many institutions lack mature governance and few have scaled higher‑risk applications.
Anak syarikat sebuah agensi pembangunan negeri Malaysia merancang membina pusat data berkapasiti 65MW bersama pengendali tempatan, menurut laporan Data Center Dynamics. Projek itu dilaporkan akan menggunakan teknologi penyejukan imersif, namun butiran lanjut dan jadual pelaksanaan belum disahkan.
Microsoft mengumumkan pelaburan RM10.5 bilion untuk membina infrastruktur awan dan kecerdasan buatan di Malaysia. Laporan asal: NAIO AI News dan liputan NSTTV bertarikh 2 Mei 2024.
Anwar menggesa peningkatan latihan berkaitan kecerdasan buatan melalui program TVET untuk mempersiapkan tenaga kerja Malaysia. Laporan NAIO AI News menyatakan perkara itu pada 5 Mei 2024.
Perdana Menteri Anwar menyeru percepat penggunaan kecerdasan buatan di negara, menurut laporan. Beliau menekankan perlunya tindakan proaktif untuk memanfaatkan peluang teknologi sambil menangani risikonya.
NAIO AI News melaporkan Malaysia Artificial Intelligence Nexus 2024 bertujuan membina ekosistem bagi mempercepat kepimpinan AI negara. Sumber ringkas ini tidak menyenaraikan butiran program atau langkah pelaksanaan.
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) membuka fakulti AI pertama dan menerima 101 pelajar pada sesi permulaan. Inisiatif ini dilaporkan oleh NAIO AI News sebagai langkah awal untuk menyokong pembangunan dan penyelidikan AI di negara ini.
Oracle dilaporkan akan melabur lebih daripada US$6.5 bilion untuk pembangunan AI dan perkhidmatan pengkomputeran awan di Malaysia. Perincian projek, tempoh pelaburan dan impak setempat masih belum didedahkan.