by the HR Ministry stating that almost 50% of the Malaysian workforce will require reskilling to prepare themselves for the era of Generative AI . This reskilling will be necessary for all levels of society but is particularly important for those with lower-skilled jobs. Additionally, a report byestimates that GenAI could add up to USD 113 billion to Malaysia’s GDP, with education and upskilling as critical drivers.
“Emerging technologies like Generative AI are transforming the way we learn, teach, and work,” Maggioncalda said. “It holds immense potential for innovation and productivity but also poses risks. To navigate these challenges and fully unleash its capabilities, leaders need access to high-quality genAI content. Our GenAI Academy aims to equip executives and employees with the skills to adopt AI safely and effectively.
Meanwhile, Coursera said that over 20 universities, government departments and businesses are using Coursera courses here in Malaysia for upskilling or reskilling purposes. Malaysia has over 754,000 users registered on Coursera so far. Many of the courses picked up by Malaysian users revolve around AI, in particular genAI.