The partnership between two industry giants - one in construction and engineering, the other in technology - reached a new milestone with the launch of Malaysia's first purpose-built AI-based training academy.
Speaking at the launch on Friday (Oct 11), Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo emphasised the need to elevate standards to transform Malaysia into a regional AI hub.
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Speaking at the launch on Friday (Oct 11), Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo emphasised the need to elevate standards to transform Malaysia into a regional AI hub.
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00:00I would like to invite you as well as Ms. Serene to sign our plaque signifying the official launch of the Kamudha AI Academy.
00:11I think this is a mark of timely collaboration between two giants with a very important goal.
00:19We want to help build Malaysia's AI talent pool.
00:23I must also thank Google once again, the confidence that you have shown in Malaysia,
00:28your US$2 billion data centre and cloud region facility investment.
00:35It is expected to generate over US$3.2 billion in economic impact and more importantly create some 26,500 jobs by the year 2030.
00:47The series of investments by Google and of course the other tech giants of late
00:52underscores Malaysia's attractiveness as a premier destination to global investors.
00:58Ladies and gentlemen, Malaysia's tech ecosystem is booming thanks to the Medani Government's strategic initiatives
01:06and of course our commitment to turn the nation into a leading digital economy in the region, if not globally.
01:13There is a lot of positive sentiment at the moment.
01:16Malaysia's digital economy is expected to exceed the target of 25.5% by the end of 2025 next year.
01:26Now all of this really bodes well for our country but I don't think we should be complacent.
01:33We must continue raising the bar and thinking of transforming Malaysia into a regional AI hub.
01:39This includes of course establishing a skilled workforce to satisfy what I see as the growing demands of the tech industry moving ahead.
01:48It is all well for us to drive the digital agenda in our pursuit for AI excellence and boosting our digital economy.
01:55But we must always ensure that no one is left behind and that our policies and initiatives are always inclusive and holistic.
02:04Equipping our youth with the right skills, especially in this digital era,
02:08is also something our Prime Minister, Dr Suyanna Ibrahim, is very concerned about
02:12as he has repeatedly called for more AI-related lessons and TVET training in schools and other learning institutions.
02:19Therefore, the Gamuda AI Academy clearly supports this vision.
02:22And I have been told that the Academy provides a full-stack development course
02:26for students who will then develop the engineering knowledge sufficient to build an AI application from start to end.
02:33At the end of the three-month boot camp, students are able to pursue their own career opportunities
02:38or apply for internships at one of many Google Cloud partners and customers.
02:43This is most encouraging and I do hope that you can roll out more programmes in the near future
02:49to address other industry needs that may arise.
02:52At Google Cloud, we believe that by making AI skills and tools accessible to more Malaysians,
03:00we can unlock growth opportunities and solve some of humanity's biggest challenges.
03:07This Academy represents their continual effort to make a positive impact in Malaysia for Malaysians.
03:15We at Google Cloud are proud to be your partner,
03:18providing the same expertise and resources that we use to train our own AI experts
03:25to make this AI Academy a success.
03:28And the Gamuda AI Academy is a testament to our belief in the transformative power of technology.
03:35We see AI as a key driver of progress in Malaysia
03:39and we are committed to empowering individuals and industries to thrive in this new era.
03:44If we as a traditional industry can transform, I believe many others can too.
03:50And our pursuit of innovation is further strengthened by our long-standing partnership with Google Cloud.
03:55This collaboration has been instrumental in driving our digital transformation journey.
04:00Together, we've been able to leverage Google Cloud's cutting-edge technologies
04:05to enhance our operations, improve efficiency and unlock new possibilities with AI and data.