He said the potential for AI to enhance productivity, streamline processes and unlock new avenues for growth is immense.
"This offers Malaysia an unprecedented opportunity to strengthen our global competitiveness while ensuring inclusive development for all citizens.
"By embracing AI, it will tackle pressing challenges, modernise key sectors and secure long-term prosperity," he said in his speech at the Cisco Malaysia AI Day here today, read by the Digital Ministry's secretary-general Fabian Bigar.
Gobind said Malaysia's path to becoming a digitally driven, high-income economy relies on strong investments in digital infrastructure and next-generation technologies, facilitated by public-private partnerships.
"In the words of our Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, by leveraging partnerships with industry leaders and strengthening collaboration among all stakeholders, particularly with academia and industry players, Malaysia can realise these goals and establish its role as a leading AI-driven nation in Southeast Asia," he said.
Gobind also mentioned the government's goal of empowering all citizens through digital inclusivity, as expressed by the prime minister.
"This is extremely important. Digital technology is for everyone. We will ensure no one is left behind in our race to transform Malaysia into a digital nation and continue to be citizen-centric and inclusive, regardless of age, background or social standing.
"Our objective is to enhance the efficiency of public services and accessibility to these services for the people," he added.
According to Gobind, the digital economy is projected to contribute 25.5 per cent to Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) by end of next year as compared to 23 per cent in 2022.
-- BERNAMA
