- Onboarded 140 AI alternative services into habitat with US$ 232mil revenue ,
- 372 Mfis have completed onboarding at the Dattel Asia led MyDataHub. Ai
In his opening address at the Malaysia Digital ( MD) Tech Adoption Summit: Artificial Intelligence ( AI), which was the first in a series of events aimed at accelerating AI adoption across industries, Gobind Singh Deo, Minister of Digital, stated that” through its AI initiatives, the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation ( MDEC ) has successfully onboarded 140 AI solution providers into the digital ecosystem and has successfully generated US$ 232.2 million ( RM1 billion ) in revenue.  ,
According to MDEC, these homegrown providers within the Malaysia Digital ( MD) AI ecosystem include a diverse mix of SMEs, larger non-SME companies and several public-listed entities. No specific date was given for the time frame during which the US$ 232.2 million revenue was generated.
The revenue achieved speaks volumes about the role AI is already playing in Malaysia’s economic transformation, said Gobind, from boosting productivity in small-and-medium enterprises ( SMEs ), to enhancing efficiency in large corporations.
The mountain, which is hosted by MDEC, provides a system for showcasing cutting-edge AI improvements, fostering business contacts across sectors, and promoting the widespread adoption of AI systems across various sectors.
Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh, Chairman of MDEC, said,” This summit is not just an event, it is a platform for action, as under the Malaysia Digital’s ( MD) national strategic initiative, this summit brings together industry leaders, innovators, early adopters, and key stakeholders to share insights, explore opportunities, and collaborate on AI-driven solutions that will define the future of our digital economy”.
As Malaysia continues its rapid modernization, AI implementation is key to unlocking the region’s potential possible. Emerging technologies, such as generative AI, are set to contribute US$ 113.4 billion ( RM488.9 billion ) in productive capacity by 2030.
Gobind likewise provided an update on the MDEC and Dattel Asia Group’s MyDataHub. Ai system, launched in June, to support SMEs gain access to US$ 34.79 million in funding and connect organizations and partners.
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” In only three times, I am happy to show that this program has reached out to more than 10, 000 MSMEs with 3, 613 expressing curiosity to ship onto the MyDataHub. Ai system. 372 Enterprises have completed their recruitment, and are benefiting from solutions offered via MyDataHub. Ai”, Gobind said.
While AI implementation promises a substantial effect across all levels of the company ecosystem, there are concerns nontheless, especially in terms of the eager energy use taken for each Artificial inquiry made and, particularly, from data centers.  ,
Gobind assured that the government has measures in place to address the power issue and is aware of the concerns. We are aware that energy is a big issue in data centers. When requesting investments from global players, the government has taken these factors into account.
It is crucial to grasp that AI can also help us take preventive measures, Gobind said. Because we can identify the issues and take steps to resolve them, it saves us from trying to find out what the problem is and how to solve it.
Syed Ibrahim agreed, stating that “it is crucial that we build a society where AI is embraced at every level.” This includes ensuring that Malaysians from all walks of life have access to the tools and resources they need to participate in this AI-powered future by investing in upskilling our workforce, encouraging continuous learning, and making sure that we build a society where AI is embraced.
The summit aligns with Malaysia’s broader goals under the Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint ( MyDIGITAL ), which seeks to transform the country into a digitally driven, high-income nation. The summit directly contributes to the objectives of the Fourth Industrial Revolution ( 4IR ), which aim for a 30 % increase in productivity through AI-driven solutions.