The National Guidelines on AI Governance & Ethics: requirements, deadlines and compliance actions
The National Guidelines on AI Governance & Ethics (AIGE)
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In brief
The National Guidelines on AI Governance & Ethics is a non-binding guidance of Malaysia, issued by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI). Its current status is guidance. Scope is as set out in the official text linked below.
- Jurisdiction
- Malaysia
- Instrument type
- Guidance
- Status
- Guidance
- Legal force
- Non-binding (guidance, strategy or standard)
- Issuing body
- Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI)
- Adopted
- 1 September 2024
- Official source
- The National Guidelines on AI Governance & Ethics (AIGE)
- Verification
- Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026
What is The National Guidelines on AI Governance & Ethics?
Voluntary national guidelines that set out seven principles for responsible AI: fairness; reliability, safety and control; privacy and security; inclusiveness; transparency; accountability; and human-centricity. They give tailored guidance to end users, policymakers and AI developers and are meant to build public trust and reduce ethical risks while supporting adoption.
Status note: MASTIC lists publication as September 2024; the launch is widely reported as 20 September 2024 but the day is not stated on the official page, so first of month is used.
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 (guidelines are voluntary). Stated purpose: Promote trustworthy, human-centred AI through shared principles for users, policymakers and developers.
When do the requirements apply?
2024-09-01: AIGE published by MOSTI (September 2024)
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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The National Guidelines on AI Governance & Ethics (AIGE)
Malaysian Science, Technology Information Centre (MASTIC), MOSTI · 1 Sep 2024 · Tier 1 source
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AIGE published by MOSTI (September 2024)
Malaysian Science, Technology Information Centre (MASTIC), MOSTI · 1 Sep 2024 · Tier 1 source
Cite this record
AIPolicyTracker (2026). “The National Guidelines on AI Governance & Ethics” [AIPT-POL-0130, record version 1, verified 26 September 2026 by Bhaskar Bhatt]. https://aipolicytracker.org/id/AIPT-POL-0130 (accessed 27 October 2026). Data licensed CC BY 4.0.
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Cite the official text alongside it: The National Guidelines on AI Governance & Ethics (AIGE), Malaysian Science, Technology Information Centre (MASTIC), MOSTI, https://mastic.mosti.gov.my/publication/the-national-guidelines-on-ai-governance-ethics/.
BibTeX
@misc{aipolicytracker2026_thenationalguidelinesona,
author = {{AIPolicyTracker}},
title = {{The National Guidelines on AI Governance \& Ethics}},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/malaysia-the-national-guidelines-on-ai-governance-ethics}},
url = {https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/malaysia-the-national-guidelines-on-ai-governance-ethics},
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 The National Guidelines on AI Governance & Ethics in force?
The National Guidelines on AI Governance & Ethics has the status "guidance"; it is not a binding law in force.
Is The National Guidelines on AI Governance & Ethics legally binding?
No. The National Guidelines on AI Governance & Ethics is a guidance; it sets expectations rather than legal requirements, unless another instrument gives it force.
Who does The National Guidelines on AI Governance & Ethics apply to?
Scope is as set out in the official text linked below. Issued by Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI). Oversight: MOSTI (guidelines are voluntary). Stated purpose: Promote trustworthy, human-centred AI through shared principles for users, policymakers and developers.
When does The National Guidelines on AI Governance & Ethics apply?
2024-09-01: AIGE published by MOSTI (September 2024)
Where is the official text of The National Guidelines on AI Governance & Ethics?
The official text is published by Malaysian Science, Technology Information Centre (MASTIC), MOSTI at https://mastic.mosti.gov.my/publication/the-national-guidelines-on-ai-governance-ethics/ (The National Guidelines on AI Governance & Ethics (AIGE)). This record links to it and is checked against it.
Disclaimer: informational only, not legal advice. Verify every claim against the linked official sources and consult a qualified lawyer before acting.