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AI governance frameworks in Malaysia

Malaysia applies its data protection law to automated decisions and profiling through the Commissioner's 2026 guidelines, alongside voluntary national AI principles, with a horizontal AI Governance Bill in preparation.

Law

LawMalaysia AI Governance BillMalaysia's proposed AI Governance Bill, its first horizontal AI law. What the Ministry of Digital says it covers, its risk-based approach and the timeline.Proposed. Draft completed and going to Cabinet. Expected to be tabled in Parliament by the first quarter of 2027.

Regulator guidance

Regulator guidanceMalaysia ADMP GuidelineMalaysia Automated Decision-Making and Profiling GuidelineMalaysia's ADMP Guideline of April 2026 applies the PDPA to automated decisions and profiling. The threshold, the DPIA link, notices and the AI practices.Issued 30 April 2026 by the Personal Data Protection Commissioner under section 48(g) of the PDPA. Supplements the Act and is read with it.

Voluntary framework

Voluntary frameworkMalaysia AIGEMalaysia National Guidelines on AI Governance and EthicsMOSTI's National Guidelines on AI Governance and Ethics (AIGE), September 2024. The seven principles, who they speak to and the AI Code of Ethics.Published September 2024 by MOSTI. Voluntary. Described by the government as a living document.
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Which AI governance frameworks are listed for Malaysia?

This page lists 3 instruments for Malaysia: Malaysia ADMP Guideline, Malaysia AIGE and Malaysia AI Governance Bill. Which ones apply to you depends on where you operate, your sector and how you use AI. Each framework page explains what it asks of you.

Does Aicura support the frameworks listed for Malaysia?

The frameworks listed for Malaysia are not built into Aicura. They are explained here to support your governance work, and every plan starts with the AI register, the record any framework needs first.

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Every framework begins with knowing which AI systems and agents you have. The AI register is free to start.

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