Malaysia to launch Cloud Policy at Asean AI Summit

Malaysia will roll out its National Cloud Computing Policy (NCCP) on August 13 during the Asean AI Malaysia Summit 2025 (AAIMS25).

The policy outlines how Malaysia plans to improve its national cloud infrastructure, strengthen data governance, and speed up cloud adoption in the public and private sectors. According to Digital Ministry secretary-general Fabian Bigar, the policy will be launched by Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

Fabian said the NCCP is meant to support the country’s broader push into AI and digital technology. “As a foundational enabler for AI and digital innovation, the NCCP sets the stage for a resilient, inclusive, and future-ready digital economy,” he told reporters during a media briefing.

AAIMS25 will act as a platform to show how cloud and AI can work together to boost regional partnerships and create new digital opportunities in Southeast Asia.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to give the opening keynote on August 12. The event will also bring in ministers from several Asean countries, including Singapore and Cambodia, along with the Asean secretary-general.

Fabian said Malaysia’s AI plans are built around inclusion, innovation, and integrity. With Malaysia chairing Asean in 2025, the country now hopes to expand its cloud vision in the region. This includes closer cooperation on AI policy, standards, talent, and building a broader ecosystem.

He added that this effort fits into wider Asean goals, like the Asean Digital Masterplan 2025 and the group’s guide on AI governance and ethics. The presence of the Asean Secretariat is expected to highlight the summit’s importance and show strong regional support for AI collaboration.

AAIMS25 aims include a joint statement by Asean digital ministers to align policies, identify common priorities, and agree on shared rules for managing AI and digital technologies.

The summit will also build on existing efforts such as the Asean Guide for AI Governance and Ethics and the Responsible AI Roadmap. The tools will be turned into regional actions to help ensure that AI is used in ways that are safe, fair, and accountable.

Fabian said the event will also push for more public and private investment in AI, helping to make the technology more accessible. It will also support the development of regional testing grounds, or “sandboxes,” where new ideas can be tried safely. Another goal is to grow the Aswan AI Safety Network, which supports knowledge-sharing and best practices in the region.

Over 1,500 delegates are expected to attend the two-day summit, including representatives from Asean countries, Timor-Leste, dialogue partners, and the wider AI community.

The event will bring together government leaders, global AI experts, and industry voices for keynotes, panels, fireside chats, and roundtables. Topics will include digital trust, governance, infrastructure, and AI policy.

The summit’s agenda is organised around five main themes: governance and trust, cloud infrastructure and data sovereignty, real-world use cases, skills and workforce changes, and new AI developments like agentic systems and system interoperability.

Top policymakers, academic leaders, and global AI experts are expected to contribute to these discussions, sharing insights from research, policy, and hands-on experience.

(Photo by Catalin Pop)

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