The Malaysian Association of Artificial Intelligence Technology and Innovation (MAAI) is a national industry association committed to advancing artificial intelligence, technological innovation, and digital transformation in Malaysia.
Founded by Datin Alice Low, MAAI was officially registered in 2023 under the Registry of Societies Malaysia (ROS), Jabatan Pendaftaran Pertubuhan Malaysia, with registration number PPM-010-14-12072023.
Established with a bold vision for Malaysia’s technological future, MAAI serves as a strategic platform connecting government agencies, industry leaders, corporations, investors, universities, technology providers, entrepreneurs, and global innovators.
MAAI’s mission is to accelerate innovation, strengthen Malaysia’s AI ecosystem, and support the nation’s transformation into an Industry 4.0 powerhouse and a leading centre for artificial intelligence and innovation in Southeast Asia.
As the Permanent Honorary Founding President of MAAI, Datin Alice Low has played a pivotal role in shaping the association’s direction and international outlook.
Driven by a strong commitment to technological advancement, she actively engages with AI companies, research institutions, industry leaders, and innovation ecosystems across the world, particularly in China, to identify technologies, expertise, partnerships, and opportunities that can contribute to Malaysia’s development.
Through these international engagements, MAAI also serves as an important gateway for global AI companies seeking to understand Malaysia’s market, explore strategic partnerships, and identify investment and business opportunities within the country.
MAAI is currently led by its President, Henry Lim, an established participant in Malaysia’s technology and innovation ecosystem.
Under its leadership, MAAI continues to expand its role as a bridge between technology, industry, government, education, investment, and international cooperation.
On 18 November 2025, MAAI organised Driving Malaysia’s AI Transformation 2026, a national AI forum co-organised with Boustead Holdings Berhad.
The forum brought together government leaders, government-linked companies, corporations, investors, universities, industry experts, and global AI innovators to exchange insights, build partnerships, and contribute towards shaping Malaysia’s future in artificial intelligence and digital transformation.
The initiative reflected MAAI’s commitment to moving beyond AI awareness and towards practical adoption, industry collaboration, commercialisation, talent development, and nationwide transformation.
MAAI ROADMAP
2023 — MAAI established
2024 — Internal AI Training and Strategy
2025 — AI awareness programmes, education workshops,
5G collaboration and National AI Summit
2026 — AI Application & Industry Acceleration Programme
2027–2030 — ASEAN AI & Innovation Hub
WHAT WE DO
MAAI believes that Malaysia has the talent, infrastructure, strategic location, and industry potential to become a major AI and innovation hub in Southeast Asia.
By bringing together local capabilities and global expertise, MAAI aims to create an ecosystem where ideas become applications, technologies become opportunities, talent becomes capability, and partnerships contribute to sustainable national progress.
MAAI is not only preparing Malaysia for the future of artificial intelligence.
MAAI is helping to shape it.
Whether you are a technology company, investor, government organisation, educational institution or international partner, MAAI welcomes opportunities to collaborate.
Connect with us to explore market entry, AI commercialisation, investment, talent development, industry programmes and international partnerships across Malaysia and ASEAN.
Join Us on Our Journey
Whether you are an experienced industry professional, an entrepreneur, or someone passionate about the transformative power of artificial intelligence technology, we invite you to join us on our journey towards a brighter, more innovative future. Together, we can shape a better tomorrow for Malaysia and beyond. Welcome to MAAI, where innovation knows no bounds.