SHAH ALAM, Nov 11 — The state government will introduce several programmes on artificial intelligence (AI) under the 2027 Selangor Budget, which is set to be tabled on Friday (November 13).
Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari said the initiatives aim to improve public knowledge and skills in the technology, enabling people to do more than simply use it.
The state government began introducing AI technology to relevant agencies last year, but the approach must expand to enable the public to master and develop the technology as well.
“With changes and advancements in AI technology, we began programmes to introduce AI to the relevant agencies in 2025. However, we believe that simply using and understanding AI is not enough.
“We must become creators and master the technology. The current development of AI should concern society and the world, as the technology could become uncontrollable if we fail to master it.
“Therefore, the 2027 Selangor Budget, which will be tabled on November 13, will include AI education initiatives for the public through several programmes. We hope these initiatives will familiarise people with AI, rather than merely making them users,” he said during the Selangor Education Summit 2026 at the Setia City Convention Centre today.
The state budget is also expected to focus on raising public awareness of the climate change crisis and strengthening knowledge development.
Both areas are among the priorities in efforts to strengthen Selangor's economy to meet the challenges posed by climate change and technological advancements.
For the record, the state government allocated RM3.23 billion under the 2026 Selangor Budget tabled on November 14 last year, with RM1.86 billion, or 57.6 per cent, set aside for operating expenditure, while RM1.37 billion, or 42.4 per cent, was allocated for development.
