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Aireen Omar Named Chairperson of AI Malaysia as Putrajaya Builds Governance for National AI Push

Aireen Omar has been appointed inaugural Chairperson of AI Malaysia Berhad as the government strengthens institutional leadership behind its National AI Action Plan 2026–2030.

By Steven Tech4 min read

Kuala Lumpur, 11 September 2026 – Malaysia has appointed the inaugural board of AI Malaysia Berhad, placing former technology and aviation executive Aireen Omar at the helm as the government moves from national AI policy formulation towards coordinated implementation.

The appointments mark another step in building the institutional structure behind Malaysia’s artificial intelligence strategy, following the launch of AI Malaysia Berhad by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on 28 July 2026.

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  • Steven Tech

    Steven is a writer focused on science and technology, with a keen eye on artificial intelligence, emerging software trends, and the innovations shaping our digital future.