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Malaysia is taking a proactive approach to the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity, while emphasising ethical use and strategic planning for future technology impacts.
The latest developments in Malaysia's AI tool for cybercrime investigations include the Digital Ministry's ongoing work to develop an AI tool specifically designed to detect deepfakes and verify the authenticity of images and videos. This tool aims to assist in investigations related to online fraud, identity theft, and the distribution of false or defamatory content. The AI tool is being developed by CyberSecurity Malaysia in collaboration with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and is expected to be completed soon [1].
Regarding ethical AI use, Malaysia's Digital Ministry is preparing comprehensive guidelines to govern the ethical and responsible deployment of AI. These guidelines, being developed by the Department of Personal Data Protection, are expected to be completed between January and March 2026. The guidelines will address data protection impact assessments, data protection by design, and prevention of misuse in automated decision-making and profiling. Additionally, the government has already introduced the Guidelines on AI Adaptation (GPAISA) to ensure government agencies deploy AI safely, ethically, and in compliance with legal and human rights norms [1].
On the National AI Roadmap for 2026 to 2030, the government is currently reviewing the roadmap as part of its effort to tackle future AI-related threats and develop appropriate policies. The roadmap will encompass AI governance, AI-driven cyber threats, and broader technological challenges. The government aims to launch this document by the end of 2025, with expectations that it will guide national AI initiatives and foster ASEAN regional cooperation and possibly global collaboration [1].
In addition to the AI tool and ethical guidelines, the government is investing in training programs such as AI4Rakyat and MD Workforce Training, under the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC). These programs target civil servants, enforcement officers, and private sector stakeholders, aiming to equip them with the necessary skills to navigate the AI landscape [1].
These developments underscore Malaysia's commitment to leveraging AI for the betterment of society, while ensuring its ethical and responsible use.
[1] Source: The Star Online, August 2025.
- The parliament in Kuala Lumpur is working on comprehensive guidelines to ensure the ethical and responsible deployment of AI, with a focus on data protection, impact assessments, and prevention of misuse.
- Apart from developing an AI tool for cybercrime investigations, the Malaysian government is also investing in training programs like AI4Rakyat and MD Workforce Training to equip its workforce with the necessary skills to navigate the AI landscape.
- Malaysia's tech sector is taking a proactive approach in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity, particularly in the development of an AI tool designed to detect deepfakes and verify the authenticity of images and videos for investigation purposes.
- The government's National AI Roadmap for 2026 to 2030 is currently under review, aiming to tackle future AI-related threats, develop policies, and foster regional cooperation and possibly global collaboration.
- The Digital Ministry of Malaysia is pursuing the development of an AI tool to combat online fraud, identity theft, and the distribution of false or defamatory content, in collaboration with CyberSecurity Malaysia and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.
- The government's approach to AI harmony is not only about technological advancement but also emphasizes the importance of human rights and maintaining the ethical use of AI, as expressed in the Guidelines on AI Adaptation (GPAISA) and the anticipated ethical guidelines due in 2026.
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