00:00Malaysia's 2025 budget lays the foundation for the country to lead ASEAN, the grouping
00:07it chairs next year, into the digital future.
00:10The budget earmarks RM10 million for the National Artificial Intelligence Office, positioning
00:15Malaysia at the forefront of AI, paralleling global leaders like Singapore and Germany.
00:22An additional RM50 million under Digital PMKS Madani and Digital Penjaja Madani grants will
00:27empower local entrepreneurs with essential digital tools, while a strategic RM1 billion
00:33fund bolsters high-value digital businesses, carving out Malaysia's role as Southeast
00:37Asia's new tech hub.
00:39The workforce is also getting a futuristic makeover, with RM7.5 billion dedicated to
00:45training programs in sectors from automation to AI, ensuring Malaysia's competitiveness
00:50in the tech-driven future.
00:52This extensive investment in human capital is designed to equip Malaysians with the skills
00:57needed for tomorrow's jobs, aligning with the global demand for high-tech expertise.
01:03Partnerships with major corporations like TNB and Symedarbi will provide practical industry-specific
01:08training, further enhancing the workforce's readiness for emerging technological challenges.
01:14An additional RM100 million under the Skills Development Fund targets the preparation of
01:19over 20,000 trainees for technical roles in burgeoning fields like EV, aerospace and AI,
01:26setting a solid foundation for Malaysia's future economic resilience.
01:31Under its ASEAN chairmanship, Malaysia will spearhead the ASEAN AI Safety Network and
01:35continue its pioneering efforts in the digital domain.
01:39While Budget 2025 is an economic blueprint, it's also a bold commitment to digital infrastructure,
01:45strategic investments and technological sovereignty, positioning Malaysia as a leader in ASEAN's
01:50inclusive and sustainable digital future.
01:54Natasha Bust, FMT News.
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