MANJUNG: The government is investing in artificial intelligence (AI) training for local workers to meet the labour demands of the nation’s recent large-scale investments by technology firms.

For instance, the establishment of the AI Faculty at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) will be a crucial benchmark for whether the nation’s workforce is prepared to use the technology, says Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir.

“AI is not just a technology; its impact will span various sectors such as electrical and electronics (E&E), for instance.

“We anticipate that in E&E alone, we will need 30,000 skilled workers, which may increase to 45,000,” he said during the ministry’s Madani Aidilfitri open house at Dewan Merdeka, Manjung Municipal Council, Bernama reported.

“We are optimistic that within the next four to five years, we will be able to meet the investment demands flowing into the country.

“We must provide skilled workers in this field on par with those in other countries,” he added.

The first AI Faculty in Malaysia is expected to be inaugurated on May 10 by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur.

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/05/06/govt-to-invest-in-ai-training-for-workers