National Artificial Intelligence Roadmap 2021-2025: requirements, deadlines and compliance actions
National Artificial Intelligence Roadmap 2021-2025 (AI-Rmap)
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In brief
National Artificial Intelligence Roadmap 2021-2025 is a non-binding national strategy of Malaysia, issued by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI). It was adopted on 1 December 2021. Scope is as set out in the official text linked below. Malaysia's five-year AI roadmap developed by MOSTI through a quadruple-helix consultation.
- Jurisdiction
- Malaysia
- Instrument type
- National strategy
- Status
- Adopted
- Legal force
- Non-binding (guidance, strategy or standard)
- Issuing body
- Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI)
- Adopted
- 1 December 2021
- Official source
- National Artificial Intelligence Roadmap 2021-2025 (AI-Rmap)
- Verification
- Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026
What is National Artificial Intelligence Roadmap 2021-2025?
Malaysia's five-year AI roadmap developed by MOSTI through a quadruple-helix consultation. It sets strategic thrusts on governance, R&D, infrastructure, talent and adoption, and identifies national use cases in five priority sectors: agriculture and forestry, healthcare, smart cities and transport, education and public services. It is guided by responsible AI principles including fairness, transparency, accountability and privacy.
Status note: Exact adoption/launch date not stated on official pages; the MASTIC file is dated 19 Oct 2021 and third-party trackers cite adoption on 1 Dec 2021, so 2021-12-01 is used as a month-level date. Superseded in 2026 by the Ministry of Digital's AI Nation 2030 direction.
Who does it apply to?
Scope is as set out in the official text linked below. Issued by Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI). Oversight: MOSTI with Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation. Stated purpose: Build a national AI innovation ecosystem to raise productivity and competitiveness.
When do the requirements apply?
2021-12-01: AI-Rmap 2021-2025 adopted by MOSTI; 2024-09-01: National Guidelines on AI Governance and Ethics issued under the roadmap
Only the announcement or adoption date is recorded from the source; in-force and application dates are to be confirmed by a reviewer.
Official sources
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National Artificial Intelligence Roadmap 2021-2025 (AI-Rmap)
Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Malaysia · 1 Dec 2021 · Tier 1 source
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AI-Rmap 2021-2025 adopted by MOSTI
Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Malaysia · 1 Dec 2021 · Tier 1 source
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National Guidelines on AI Governance and Ethics issued under the roadmap
Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Malaysia · 1 Sep 2024 · Tier 1 source
Cite this record
AIPolicyTracker (2026). “National Artificial Intelligence Roadmap 2021-2025” [AIPT-POL-0129, record version 1, verified 26 September 2026 by Bhaskar Bhatt]. https://aipolicytracker.org/id/AIPT-POL-0129 (accessed 27 October 2026). Data licensed CC BY 4.0.
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Cite the official text alongside it: National Artificial Intelligence Roadmap 2021-2025 (AI-Rmap), Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Malaysia, https://www.mosti.gov.my/en/berita/malaysias-national-artificial-intelligence-ai-roadmap-2021-2025/.
BibTeX
@misc{aipolicytracker2026_nationalartificialintell,
author = {{AIPolicyTracker}},
title = {{National Artificial Intelligence Roadmap 2021-2025}},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/malaysia-national-artificial-intelligence-roadmap-2021-2025}},
url = {https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/malaysia-national-artificial-intelligence-roadmap-2021-2025},
urldate = {2026-10-27},
note = {Data licensed CC BY 4.0. Accessed 27 October 2026}
}
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No change to this record's tracked fields has been recorded since 15 October 2026, when field-level history began.
Record version 1: Imported from the source-backed legacy dataset (database/data/ai_policies.json); fields limited to what the official source page states. Reviewer to enrich scope, dates and obligations. Every earlier wording is in the GitHub repository.
Frequently asked questions
Is National Artificial Intelligence Roadmap 2021-2025 in force?
Not yet. National Artificial Intelligence Roadmap 2021-2025 has been adopted (1 December 2021).
Is National Artificial Intelligence Roadmap 2021-2025 legally binding?
No. National Artificial Intelligence Roadmap 2021-2025 is a national strategy; it sets expectations rather than legal requirements, unless another instrument gives it force.
Who does National Artificial Intelligence Roadmap 2021-2025 apply to?
Scope is as set out in the official text linked below. Issued by Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI). Oversight: MOSTI with Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation. Stated purpose: Build a national AI innovation ecosystem to raise productivity and competitiveness.
When does National Artificial Intelligence Roadmap 2021-2025 apply?
2021-12-01: AI-Rmap 2021-2025 adopted by MOSTI; 2024-09-01: National Guidelines on AI Governance and Ethics issued under the roadmap
Where is the official text of National Artificial Intelligence Roadmap 2021-2025?
The official text is published by Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Malaysia at https://www.mosti.gov.my/en/berita/malaysias-national-artificial-intelligence-ai-roadmap-2021-2025/ (National Artificial Intelligence Roadmap 2021-2025 (AI-Rmap)). This record links to it and is checked against it.
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