Universities urged to offer AI courses, set up AI faculties

Malaysia’s Higher Education Ministry has called on universities in the country to offer programmes or establish faculties related to artificial intelligence (AI), in preparation for the growing demand for AI talent across various industries, reports Selangor Journal.

Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir said Universiti Teknologi Malaysia has taken the lead in AI education by establishing the country’s first AI faculty.

“We have made it clear that all universities should offer and open faculties and programmes related to AI, and the government will continue to monitor the latest developments in this field,” he told reporters.
Full report on the Selangor Journal site