KUALA LUMPUR, 8 October 2025: The government has established a coordinated mechanism involving multiple ministries and enforcement agencies to address the growing threat of weaponised artificial intelligence (AI), which is increasingly being exploited for digital fraud, impersonation and cyberattacks.
Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said the initiative brings together the Ministry of Digital, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Communications, CyberSecurity Malaysia, National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA), the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), and the Royal Malaysian Police.
He said the cross-ministerial collaboration would ensure clear lines of action when incidents occur and enable faster detection and response to emerging cyber threats.
“It is necessary for these ministries to collaborate so that when an issue arises, we have a unit that can provide clear directives on the required actions.
This enables us to promptly detect problems and implement measures,” Gobind said in the Dewan Rakyat on Wednesday.
He was responding to Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail (PH–Bandar Tun Razak), who had asked about strategic measures to safeguard national cybersecurity amid rising concerns over AI misuse.
National AI Security Framework in the Works
Gobind, who is also the Member of Parliament for Damansara, said the National AI Office is leading efforts to develop a national AI security framework.
The framework, which will set standards, regulations and control measures for AI technology, is currently in the drafting stage and expected to be presented to the Cabinet by mid-2026 after consultations with relevant ministries and agencies.
He said the plan aims to strike a balance between ensuring national security and supporting Malaysia’s digital innovation goals.
“The objective is to create a framework that mitigates the risks of weaponised AI without stifling the growth of digital technology,” he added.
Ethical and Responsible AI Adoption
Gobind said the AI Governance and Ethics (AIG) guidelines, which are based on seven key principles including safety, transparency and human well-being, will serve as a reference in formulating the framework.
He added that the collaborative approach reflects Malaysia’s commitment to promoting responsible and ethical AI adoption, building public trust and investor confidence in the country’s digital transformation agenda.
