TLDR:
In a recent parliamentary session, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Chang Lih Kang emphasized the importance of keeping the country’s technology and innovation initiatives aligned with economic development. The ministry is focusing on developing roadmaps for emerging technologies like AI and blockchain until 2025, with plans to extend these initiatives until 2030. Additionally, the ministry is working on an AI Governance and Ethics code to regulate AI technologies. Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad discussed the development of the non-radioactive rare earth element industry and the delay in the establishment of 10,000 electric vehicle chargers by 2025 due to bureaucratic issues.
Overall, the government is prioritizing the advancement of technology and innovation to drive economic growth and ensure sustainable development.