Malaysia launches consultation on AI governance bill | MLex

Malaysia launches consultation on AI governance bill | MLex

Malaysia launches consultation on AI governance bill | MLex

https://www.mlex.com/mlex/artificial-intelligence/articles/2499969/malaysia-launches-consultation-on-ai-governance-bill

Publish Date: 2026-07-13 00:33:00

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  • Malaysia’s Ministry of Digital has initiated stakeholder engagement for the first cross-sector Artificial Intelligence Governance Bill.
  • The draft framework uses a risk-based approach to assign governance responsibilities and includes safeguards, incident reporting, and regulatory sandboxes.
  • The proposed bill will regulate AI systems but will not address AI-generated content, which remains governed by existing laws and frameworks.
  • Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo underscored the importance of preparing for this regulatory change.
  • MLex offers specialized news and analysis to help businesses understand and prepare for regulatory changes, including daily newsletters and custom alerts.