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Barnama
2 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Malaysia Set To Lead Regional Gaming Industry With Playstation Studios
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is strengthening its position as Southeast Asia's most complete game development ecosystem through closer collaboration with PlayStation Studios Malaysia, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. In his Facebook post today, Gobind said the strategic alignment discussion explored opportunities to expand the studio's capacity as a regional AAA hub, while empowering local vendors and talent through government-backed incentives. 'At the PlayStation Studios x Government of Malaysia Strategic Alignment Discussion today, we explored ways to deepen this synergy. From studio workforce growth and vendor enablement to aligning with national policies such as the Digital Content Ecosystem (DICE) Roadmap, artificial intelligence (AI) and Malaysia Digital,' he posted.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Malaysia aims to lead regional gaming industry with PlayStation Studios
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is positioning itself as Southeast Asia's leading hub for game development through a strengthened partnership with PlayStation Studios Malaysia. Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo highlighted the country's growing ecosystem, supported by government incentives and industry collaboration. In a Facebook post, Gobind detailed discussions on expanding the studio's regional role while boosting local talent and vendors. 'At the PlayStation Studios x Government of Malaysia Strategic Alignment Discussion today, we explored ways to deepen this synergy. From studio workforce growth and vendor enablement to aligning with national policies such as the Digital Content Ecosystem (DICE) Roadmap, artificial intelligence (AI) and Malaysia Digital,' he said. The minister emphasized Malaysia's competitive edge, driven by strong academic-industry ties, international partnerships, and technological advancements. 'This is in line with our mission to develop talent and lead the gaming sector in the region. I am confident we will see meaningful progress as a result of this meeting,' he added. The initiative aligns with national strategies to elevate Malaysia's digital economy, reinforcing its reputation as a key player in global game development. – Bernama
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Plan to transform Kuala Lumpur into Malaysia's flagship AI-driven smart city
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is setting the stage for an artificial intelligence-driven future, beginning with Kuala Lumpur as the flagship city for smart urban governance and seamlessly integrated digital infrastructure. As the nation's capital transforms into a model of intelligent city planning, it signals the country's broader commitment to harnessing AI for sustainable, efficient, and citizen-centric development. Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo unveiled ambitious plans to transform the capital into a model AI city during a visit to the Kuala Lumpur Command and Control Centre (KLCCC) today, laying the groundwork for a broader 'Smart Nation' strategy under Malaysia Digital 2030. 'It is clear that the focus is on how we can build a command centre that enables us to deploy smart solutions,' Gobind said during a press conference at the KLCCC. 'What is important now is to bring together the existing strengths of each agency and look toward building a National Smart Nation Centre.' The KLCCC, operated by Kuala Lumpur City Hall, serves as the city's nerve centre for smart traffic management, emergency response and urban planning. With AI-driven systems already in place, including real-time traffic signal adjustments, citywide surveillance analytics, and a developing 'digital twin' of Kuala Lumpur, the centre marks a pivotal milestone in Malaysia's digital transformation. The digital twin, a virtual replica of the city, allows for real-time simulation and analysis of urban dynamics. This supports more effective planning, emergency response and resource optimisation. It is one of several AI-enabled features integrated into Kuala Lumpur's urban management framework. A key enabler of the AI-driven city model is the country's data infrastructure. Gobind said the ministry is moving forward with a 'cloud-first' policy and is working to ensure that data across ministries is digitised, centralised and AI-ready. 'We need to ensure that the data we have is in a usable form for AI,' he said. 'That means digitising not just digital data, but also analogue, visual and audio inputs. Once digitised, we need compute power and secure cloud storage to turn data into meaningful solutions.' He pointed to Malaysia's expanding data centre landscape, including hyperscale investments by Microsoft, Google and Alibaba, as crucial infrastructure to support this transition. 'We have a cloud-first policy because that is how we will see new technologies work in AI,' he added. 'When we talk about data, we also talk about storage, security and privacy.' The minister also highlighted the role of the Data Centre Task Force, which aims to streamline infrastructure planning and resource allocation in line with AI and cloud computing needs. During his walkthrough of KLCCC, Gobind stressed the importance of breaking down data silos across ministries to deliver seamless services. 'Each ministry holds data that is useful. The Health Ministry has new systems to reduce waiting times by letting patients pre-book appointments, while the Transport Ministry has real-time data on buses and trains,' he said. 'Imagine combining that data to help someone get to their doctor on time, using the best available route. That's how AI adds value.' Gobind said integration is key to reducing inefficiencies, cutting costs and improving public service delivery. 'We must make sure that the data we have is integrated. There is no need to recreate the wheel. This allows us to move faster and optimise what we already have.' Kuala Lumpur will host the Smart City Expo Kuala Lumpur 2025 from Sept 17 to 19, with co-hosts Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation and Digital Nasional Bhd. The event, a satellite of the global Smart City Expo World Congress held annually in Barcelona, will position KL as a regional hub for smart city innovation. 'We are preparing now. I've been visiting other countries to understand their strengths and to invite them to Kuala Lumpur,' Gobind said. 'We want KL to be the showcase for this region.' The event is expected to attract AI solution providers, tech investors, and city planners, making KL a bridge for Asean digital collaboration. Gobind concluded by reinforcing the government's long-term vision under Malaysia Digital 2030, which aims to evolve from isolated smart city projects into an integrated smart nation ecosystem. 'We must always be ready for the technology of the next five years,' he said. 'If we move ahead without preparation, we risk falling behind. That's why the Prime Minister's digital transformation vision is focused on readiness, trust and secure systems.'
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Data centre framework key to harnessing tech and AI, says Gobind
KUALA LUMPUR: The Digital Ministry has underscored the need for structured data management and integration across government agencies. This, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said, was key to fully harnessing technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and enhancing the delivery of citizen-friendly government services. Gobind said each government agency generates data, but must ensure that this data can be digitised. He said data exists in various formats, digital, analogue, visual and audio and must be digitised to be integrated effectively. "To use data meaningfully, we require computer power. That's where data centres and cloud infrastructure come in. We are adopting a cloud-first policy, which will allow us to deploy new technologies faster and at scale. "We must ensure that data sharing is seamless, and to do that, the data must be digitised, securely stored and supported by adequate compute capacity," in a press conference after attending a tour of the Kuala Lumpur Command & Control Centre here today. Present was Kuala Lumpur City Hall Mayor Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif. Gobind said while some states have already developed their own digital twin technologies, efforts were now underway to consolidate them into a single national digital twin framework that will benefit all states and ministries. He said his current focus was on consolidating existing assets, harnessing available strengths, and determining the most effective way forward to reduce costs and improve efficiency. "At the Digital Ministry, particularly under MDEC (Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation), we are developing this forward-looking strategy. "If we build on our strengths, prepare for the future, ensure secure systems, and build public trust, I believe we will be well on our way to realising Malaysia Digital 2030," he said. Gobind said the government also intends to establish a National Smart Nation Centre, bringing together initiatives from across the country. This comes ahead of the Smart City Expo Kuala Lumpur 2025, set to take place from Sept 17 to 19, marking the first time the global event, usually hosted in Barcelona, will be held in Malaysia. He said that it will serve as a platform to gather the brightest talents and tech companies involved in smart technologies, with Kuala Lumpur as this year's showcase. On Kuala Lumpur's progress, Maimunah said City Hall's ongoing digital twin project allows for simulations of urban development, enabling authorities to forecast traffic congestion, estimate carbon emissions based on materials used and evaluate land use proposals. She said DBKL's KLCCC was already leveraging real-time data and sensor systems to implement green wave traffic management and improve flood response. "In the past, enforcement officers had to stand at flood-prone hotspots during heavy rains. "Today, we rely on real-time flood warnings and river level data from the Department of Irrigation and Drainage, which also gets shared with Alam Flora for cleanup readiness. "All this significantly reduces operational costs and improves efficiency at DBKL," she said.
The Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Malaysia aims for regional AI leadership with 2026-2030 action plan
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian government is crafting the National Artificial Intelligence Action Plan 2026–2030 to establish the country as a regional AI leader and improve its global AI rankings. Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo revealed that Malaysia currently ranks 26th in the Stanford HAI AI Index (2023) and 24th in the Oxford Insights Government AI Readiness Index 2024. 'On local talent development, the government has already rolled out several large-scale initiatives to boost the nation's workforce readiness for AI adoption,' Gobind said in Parliament. He highlighted the 'AI for My Future' programme, a collaboration with Microsoft, designed to train nearly 800,000 Malaysians through interactive modules. The minister was responding to Batu Gajah MP Sivakumar Varatharaju Naidu's query on Malaysia's AI preparedness, covering technology transfer, talent development, and governance integration. Gobind also noted MDEC's initiatives, including MyDigital Maker and Cikgu Juara Digital, which focus on robotics and data analytics training for students and educators. Additionally, the AI@Work programme with Google aims to train 445,000 civil servants using AI tools like Gemini and Notebook LLM to improve public service efficiency. The government is also reviewing legal frameworks to draft dedicated AI legislation, ensuring governance aligns with Malaysia's ambition to become a regional AI hub. - Bernama
