SHAH ALAM, Nov 13 — Selangor will table a white paper on AI in June to empower the use of the technology in state administration and among the people, said Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari.
He said AI is going to be among the state government’s main pushes as its advancement cannot be disputed and instead must be made optimal use of.
He added that the best approach is to understand and adapt AI use to facilitate daily tasks, not see it as a threat.
“We expect that by next June, we will table an AI white paper … We cannot be enemies with AI; we must understand AI’s strengths, weaknesses and challenges… We started (using) AI in 2025, it continued into this year and we will keep at it,” he told Media Selangor during an interview on November 5, ahead of the 2027 Selangor Budget tabling today.
Amirudin said the state government plans to launch an AI adaptation programme with government agencies and the education sector to give the people exposure and basic guidance on the technology’s functions. He added that this would allow people, especially civil servants and teachers, to gain enough knowledge to adapt to technological advancements.
He however asserted that using AI indiscriminately and without proper understanding could negatively affect the community.
“AI will present negative effects if not (used) properly. The question is how we can use a vehicle or equipment for our own convenience,” he said.
In August, the menteri besar said the state government is drafting a white paper on AI that will comprehensively guide AI use and include its challenges, plus points and added value.
Amirudin had then said the white paper is Selangor’s first policy on AI, which is being developed over three phases — studies and benchmarking, preparation, and the design of the Digital Government Playbook.
