Ethical AI MY – Long-Term Vision and Objectives
Ethical AI MY is established as an open, auditable, non-mandatory reference for the responsible and ethical development of artificial intelligence systems in Malaysia. This initiative is undertaken with the following intentions and commitments:
To create and maintain a comprehensive, evidence-based framework of ethical principles applicable to AI development and deployment in the Malaysian context.
Intended Outcomes:
- Clear articulation of ethical standards
- Practical guidance for implementation
- Accessibility to all stakeholders
- Continuous evolution based on learning
To establish governance structures that empower stakeholders to make autonomous decisions while maintaining alignment through shared ethical principles.
Intended Outcomes:
- Distributed decision-making authority
- Transparent accountability mechanisms
- Community engagement and participation
- Collaborative problem-solving
To facilitate alignment among diverse stakeholders—organizations, developers, researchers, policymakers, and communities—on ethical principles and practices.
Intended Outcomes:
- Shared understanding of ethical standards
- Collaborative problem-solving
- Reduced conflicts through alignment
- Strengthened community bonds
To provide practical resources and guidance enabling organizations and developers to implement ethical principles in their AI systems.
Intended Outcomes:
- Accessible implementation guidance
- Technical security standards
- Community support and learning
- Recognition and accountability
- All materials are publicly available
- No proprietary or closed components
- Transparent decision-making processes
- Open to community participation
- Encouragement of derivative works
- Complete documentation of frameworks
- Transparent governance mechanisms
- Accessible review processes
- Verifiable implementation standards
- Accountability for decisions
- Clear statement that this is guidance, not regulation
- No enforcement authority or power
- Recognition of contextual variation
- Support for adaptation and customization
- Respect for organizational autonomy
- Regular review of frameworks
- Incorporation of stakeholder feedback
- Adaptation to changing context
- Integration of new research
- Transparent versioning and communication
Access to ethical frameworks, governance guidance, and implementation support for AI development.
Practical standards, security requirements, and technical guidance for responsible AI implementation.
Evidence base for ethical research, validation opportunities, and contribution to collective knowledge.
Voice in governance, accountability mechanisms, and protection of community interests.
Reference material for policy development, evidence base for decision-making, and stakeholder engagement.
Access to information about AI ethics, understanding of safeguards, and engagement in dialogue.
Ethical AI MY will be:
- Widely adopted by Malaysian AI organizations
- Integrated into development practices
- Referenced in policy and regulation
- Taught in educational institutions
- Recognized internationally as quality reference
- Large, engaged community of practitioners
- Active contribution and improvement
- Strong regional leadership
- International collaboration and learning
- Multiplied beneficial impact
- Increased ethical AI development practices
- Stronger governance mechanisms
- Greater stakeholder alignment
- Enhanced community trust in AI
- Positive outcomes for society
Ensure all stakeholder voices are heard and represented in governance and decision-making.
Maintain openness in all processes, decisions, and communications.
Recognize and value diverse perspectives and expertise.
Commit to continuous learning and improvement based on experience.
Take responsibility for outcomes and engage in honest assessment.
Recognize limitations and areas for improvement.
This reference does not impose requirements. Organizations are not obligated to adopt these principles.
Ethical AI MY is not a legal or regulatory instrument. It complements but does not replace legal and regulatory frameworks.
There is no central authority dictating implementation. Stakeholders make independent decisions.
This is a living document subject to evolution as understanding improves.
Organizations must apply principles with contextual understanding specific to their domain.
Ethical AI MY will be considered successful if:
- Adoption – Broadly adopted by stakeholders as reference material
- Impact – Demonstrated positive impact on AI development practices
- Evolution – Continuously improved through community engagement
- Accessibility – Easily understood and implemented by diverse audiences
- Accountability – Clear mechanisms for oversight and accountability
- Community – Strong, engaged, and inclusive community of practitioners
- Integration – Integration into policies, practices, and education
We invite all stakeholders to:
- Review – Examine this reference and provide feedback
- Adopt – Incorporate principles into your AI work
- Contribute – Add your expertise and perspectives
- Share – Promote adoption within your networks
- Improve – Participate in ongoing evolution
- Hold Accountable – Ensure ethical alignment
- Support Others – Help others implement principles
Ethical AI MY represents a collective commitment to responsible AI development in Malaysia. It is offered as a foundation for dialogue, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We believe that when stakeholders share ethical principles and work transparently together, we can build AI systems that serve humanity well and respect fundamental values.
This journey is just beginning. We welcome your participation in shaping a future where AI development in Malaysia is guided by ethics, governed transparently, and beneficial to all.
Ethical AI MY – Statement of Purpose and Intent
Version 1.0 | Release Date: 2026-06-01
"Open. Auditable. Non-Mandatory. For Ethical AI in Malaysia."