KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 – A total of 329,414 teachers in Malaysia have received artificial intelligence (AI) training, while 1.5 million students have been introduced to digital skills, Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek says.
She said the Ministry of Education was strengthening AI education to help teachers and students adapt to a changing digital environment.
The ministry has also established 27 pilot classrooms powered by AI. These classrooms are part of efforts to integrate the technology into the national education system.
AI Education to Enter Primary School Curriculum in 2027
Fadhlina said AI fundamentals would be introduced through the digital technology subject under the 2027 School Curriculum.
The ministry will later strengthen AI learning at the secondary school level.
She stressed that AI education should go beyond technical knowledge. Students must also learn to think critically, check information and question unreliable answers.
“Children must learn to verify facts, question dubious answers, and exercise sound judgment,” she said during a question-and-answer session in the Dewan Rakyat.
1.5 Million Students Exposed to Digital Skills
The ministry has introduced students to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), programming, robotics and digital innovation.
Meanwhile, teacher training will continue until all teachers have received the necessary exposure to AI.
The ministry is using the DELIMa 2.0 platform to support digital learning and help educators use AI responsibly.
Offline Learning to Support Rural Students
Students in remote and rural areas may face challenges accessing reliable internet services.
To address this issue, the ministry has introduced offline learning methods. These allow students to continue their training even when internet access is limited.
Fadhlina said the ministry was also focusing on early classroom support for students who need additional help with learning.
These efforts include the Learning Intervention Council and the Anak Kita programme, which is carried out in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance.
The ministry aims to prepare students for a digital future while ensuring they can assess information carefully and use technology responsibly.
Source: BERNAMA | Rewritten By Minutesmy
