Asia School of Business

Global Inquiry, Local Heart

Tun Razak Exchange: Building AI Leadership for Malaysia’s 2030 Intelligent Economy

Joseph Cherian

Malaysia’s national AI agenda is moving from aspiration to execution. The National AI Roadmap and the forthcoming AI Technology Action Plan 2026-2030 signal intent to position Malaysia as a regional AI hub by 2030. The upside is significant; AI is expected to generate US$115 billion in productive capacity for Malaysia, supported by productivity gains across multiple sectors.