Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo says the National Digital Trust Strategy will be launched soon.
At the ministry’s monthly gathering this morning, Gobind said the launch would be carried out simultaneously with the introduction of the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Plan.
“This is a historic moment that will elevate Malaysia to a higher level – not only as a rapidly developing country in the digital era, but also as a nation trusted internationally,” Gobind said in his speech.
The strategy aims to strengthen data protection and governance, enhance cyber resilience, and uphold the integrity of Malaysia’s digital ecosystem.
It will serve as a long-term roadmap for building resilience against emerging threats, advancing data integrity, and reinforcing public confidence in the country’s digital future.
Gobind added that the National AI Action Plan 2030 provides a clear direction for Malaysia to meet challenges and seize opportunities in the digital age.
“It is a national framework that positions Malaysia as a responsible, inclusive and competitive AI Nation on the global stage. Under this vision, the plan ensures AI is harnessed to improve quality of life, drive innovation, and transform government,” he said.
Gobind also launched Malaysia’s first Vehicle Forensic Laboratory this morning. Established under CyberSecurity Malaysia (CSM), an agency under the Digital Ministry, the laboratory is a “new milestone in automotive digital forensics”.
“This lab focuses on the analysis of digital evidence from modern vehicles, which are increasingly sophisticated and equipped with smart technology,” Gobind said.
“This capability will assist in accident investigations, strengthen legal processes, and combat cross-border crimes such as smuggling and human trafficking.”
He said the initiative was further strengthened through strategic collaboration with the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) and Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) in developing real-time black box technology to directly record vehicle data.
“This effort not only enhances road safety but also adds value in terms of innovation, research and the commercialisation of digital forensic technology in the automotive sector,” he added.
