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The Malaysian government has announced plans to develop a sovereign AI cloud as part of efforts to strengthen national digital capabilities. So, what should you know about it?
A plan to reduce reliance on foreign platforms
Moreover, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim revealed the initiative during the National Digital Economy and 4IR Council meeting. The sovereign AI cloud is expected to support government services while ensuring data sovereignty and reducing reliance on foreign platforms.
At the same meeting, the council also discussed the enhancement of MyDigital ID and the integration of the MyGov Malaysia platform across ministries.
Another highlight was the approval of an early framework for a National Quantum Policy, with the formation of a National Quantum Task Force to prepare the country for future risks associated with quantum computing.
Malaysia’s AI and Quantum plans
The sovereign AI cloud is part of Malaysia’s roadmap to becoming an AI-driven nation by 2030. The move reflects growing concerns over data protection, security, and the need for more localised AI infrastructure.
For tech players and developers, this could mean new opportunities to engage in government-backed projects while adapting to stricter compliance standards.
Meanwhile, the National Quantum Policy sets the stage for Malaysia to address challenges linked to the so-called “Q-Day,” a potential point in time when quantum computing could break current encryption systems.
To strengthen readiness, Malaysia’s research agency MIMOS has partnered with South Korea’s SDT Inc. to establish the country’s first Quantum Intelligence Centre.
Quantum developments in Malaysia
The collaboration between MIMOS and SDT is set to deliver Malaysia’s first 20-qubit superconducting quantum computer by 2025.
Furthermore, plans are already in place to scale this to systems with more than 1,000 qubits by 2030. This initiative also feeds into the creation of the Malaysian Quantum Valley, a zone designed to boost quantum research, start-ups, and cross-sector innovation.
Additionally, Malaysia’s telco sector has already begun preparing for quantum-era security challenges. Recently, Maxis introduced the nation’s first quantum-safe networking service, which secures data at the optical layer for enterprise and government clients.
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