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Malaysia Rises In Global Digital And Artificial Intelligence Ranking

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Executive AI summary

  • Malaysia secured the 27th position out of 70 economies in the latest IMD assessment.
  • The nation achieved a seven-place improvement regarding its digital and artificial intelligence competitiveness.
  • Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim acknowledged the country's progress in these sectors.

Context: why it’s trending

The IMD World Competitiveness Center evaluates economies based on their ability to adopt and explore digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, as key drivers for economic transformation. In the most recent evaluation, Malaysia reached 27th place among 70 global economies, marking a climb of seven positions from its previous standing. This movement reflects national efforts to enhance digital infrastructure and integrate advanced technologies into the domestic economic landscape. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim acknowledged the improved ranking, highlighting the country's ongoing commitment to strengthening its competitiveness in the digital sector. The assessment is recognized as a key indicator of how efficiently countries manage and leverage digital innovation to support long-term growth and stability within a competitive global market, according to the report published by the organization.

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  1. Malay Mail

    Anwar hails Malaysia’s leap to 27th globally in digital, AI competitiveness (opens malaymail.com in a new tab)

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