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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has launched the AI for the People programme, granting 100,000 Malaysian youth aged 18 to 30 free three-month subscriptions to premium AI applications. The initiative aims to equip young Malaysians with essential digital skills for future employment and entrepreneurship.
PKR's youth wing has placed employment security and digital preparedness at the heart of its 2026 congress agenda, signalling the party's recognition that Gen Z voters face distinct economic pressures requiring targeted policy interventions.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced that Malaysian students will receive free access to artificial intelligence software through a government-backed digital skills programme, aimed at enhancing technological literacy across the nation.
Malaysia is offering free three-month AI software subscriptions to 100,000 youth aged 18–30 as part of its AI Nation 2030 vision. The programme launches August 31 following completion of digital skills modules on the Rakyat Digital platform.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim launched AI Malaysia in Cyberjaya, offering free three-month subscriptions to leading AI software for young adults who complete government-backed digital training courses.
Malaysia's fourth National Training Week 2026 offers free courses to all citizens regardless of age, from AI and digital marketing to drone operations and language skills, running nationwide through July 26.