Malaysia allocates RM30 million for SME AI adoption in Budget 2027

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim unveiled Malaysia's RM510 billion Budget 2027. Tech measures include a RM30 million MDEC fund to help 4,000 SMEs adopt AI, a RM160 million gig worker support package, 100,000 free AI subscriptions for students, and a local Sovereign AI Cloud.

• Malaysia's Budget 2027 totals RM510 billion
• MDEC gets RM30 million to help 4,000 SMEs adopt AI
• RM160 million gig worker package raises driver earnings by up to RM227
• Minimum wage rises to RM2,000 per month