# AI rules in Malaysia

Malaysia has no AI law yet and relies on voluntary 2024 governance and ethics guidelines. The digital minister said in September 2026 that the draft AI Governance Bill was complete and that he hoped to table it by the first quarter of 2027.

- **Approach:** Voluntary principles
- **Key bodies:** Ministry of Digital, AI Malaysia Berhad (successor to the National AI Office), Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry
- **Strategy:** [National AI Action Plan 2026-2030](https://ai.gov.my/faq/national-ai-action-plan-2026-2030-fact-sheet/) (2026)
- **Last checked:** 13 Oct 2026

## Rules (0)


## Programmes and facts
- AI Malaysia Berhad established on 28 Jul 2026 to lead the national AI agenda
- National Guidelines on AI Governance and Ethics (AIGE), seven principles (Sep 2024)
- Strategic Trade Permit required to export or tranship US-made AI chips (from 14 Jul 2025)
- Action Plan targets top-10 global AI readiness by 2030 and 300,000 to 500,000 new AI-related jobs

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