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THE NATIONAL GUIDELINES ON AI GOVERNANCE & ETHICS

Guidelines State lawSouth-eastern Asia · MYadopted

The National Guidelines on AI Governance & Ethics provide a framework for the responsible development and deployment of artificial intelligence technologies in Malaysia. They outline core ethical principles and practical guidance for stakeholders to ensure safe, transparent, and fair AI systems.

Summary and content fields are drawn from the document text and are pending editorial review.

Who issued it

Malaysian Science, Technology Information CentreGovernment · MY
Lead issuer
Legal forceAdvisory
Under whose authorityState law
Judged fromfull text

Who it governs

General publicNational governmentCompaniesAI developers and providersAI deployers and usersResearchers and academics

AI developers, deployers, researchers, and policymakers operating within Malaysia.

Sectors
Cross-sector

What the document contains

What's covered

The document addresses ethical principles, governance structures, and best practices for artificial intelligence systems.

What's missing

Detailed enforcement mechanisms and legally binding penalties are not explicitly detailed in the excerpt.

Key takeaways
  • The guidelines establish a national standard for ethical AI governance in Malaysia.
  • They promote safe, transparent, and fair AI development and deployment.
  • They serve as a reference for practitioners, developers, and policymakers.
IssuedNot recorded
Length980 words
FormatNot recorded
Scopenational

How it scores

Pending review

Each score is backed by a quote verified against the document text. Editorial review has not yet confirmed them.

Accountability

0/5

Clear responsibility for AI outcomes

screening score · 2026-10-24

Fairness

0/5

Non-discrimination and equitable treatment

screening score · 2026-10-24

Human Dignity

0/5

Respect for the inherent worth of persons

screening score · 2026-10-24

Human Oversight

0/5

Humans remain in control of consequential decisions

screening score · 2026-10-24

Privacy

0/5

Protection of personal data and private life

screening score · 2026-10-24

Transparency

0/5

Openness about how AI systems work and are used

screening score · 2026-10-24

Enforcement

0/5

Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force

screening score · 2026-10-24

Impact Assessment

0/5

Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use

screening score · 2026-10-24

Topics

ai_ethics governance responsible_ai national_strategy malaysia