HELP University and Straits Interactive are collaborating to introduce generative artificial intelligence (AI) training and technology for business professionals across Malaysia, furthering the country’s AI adoption goals.
Aligned with Malaysia’s AI Talent Roadmap 2024-2030, the partnership aims to bolster the competencies of local talent through AI-enabling training and business services.
Under a memorandum of understanding dated July 18, the parties will work together in multiple areas, including joint training programmes and academic research to enhance skills in AI, data protection and governance.
This includes promoting knowledge sharing and opportunities for international certifications.
Together, they will offer courses, workshops and forums designed to raise awareness and impart skills in generative AI, data protection, and governance risk and compliance.
To this end, AI tutors targeting these areas will be developed and deployed to augment teachers’ capabilities, enhance the quality of education, and provide on-demand assistance for students and working adults.
Straits Interactive co-founder Alvin Toh said the collaboration is set to accelerate the country’s workforce transformation into a more tech-savvy and highly productive talent pool, fuelling AI adoption in organisations for economic growth.
With the combined training and technology, working professionals with no prior knowledge of generative AI or coding experience will be able to build custom AI tools for various job functions and deploy them safely within organisational processes.
HELP University chancellor, president and co-founder Prof Datuk Dr Paul Chan said the university recognises the critical role and relevance of AI in education and training, especially in developing the AI talent pool needed to sustain the growth of the nation.
“The portfolio of AI courses is up-to-date, and the pedagogy has been tested in various learning environments.
“It offers a comprehensive review and has the relevant specialisms to address the specific needs of individuals and corporations,” he said in a press release.
