By James Konstantin Galvez ( October 30, 2026, 06:09 GMT | Insight) -- Malaysia expects to introduce its proposed AI Governance Bill in Parliament in early 2027, establishing the country's first cross-sector legal framework for managing risks associated with artificial intelligence. Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo told lawmakers Thursday that the government is reviewing 317 submissions from 218 entities to finalize the bill's framework. The proposed legislation would adopt a risk-based approach, assigning responsibilities to AI developers, providers and users according to their roles, level of control and associated risks. It would also establish requirements for risk assessment, preventive measures, incident reporting and corrective action.Malaysia expects to introduce its proposed AI Governance Bill in Parliament in early 2027, establishing the country's first cross-sector legal framework for managing risks associated with the development and deployment of artificial intelligence....
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