[PRESS RELEASE] - AI Monitor 2025

The findings from the study reveal:

• Malaysians are excited about AI and they think that AI has changed their daily life.
• Malaysians generally hold a positive outlook on AI to improve job quality.
• However, Malaysians are also increasingly concerned about the potential of AI to displace jobs.
• 7 out of 10 Malaysians express confidence in the government ability to regulate AI responsibly.

Ganesan Periakarruppan, Principal, Ipsos Strategy3, Ipsos Malaysia mentions:

"Our latest survey indicates that Malaysians generally hold a positive view of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Beyond expressing excitement for its use, 3 out of 4 Malaysians believe that AI has significantly changed their daily life in the past 3 to 5 years. Malaysia, along with other Southeast Asian countries, demonstrates high levels of excitement and acceptance regarding the changes brought by AI.

In 2025, over 50% of Malaysians agree that AI will improve their job, which is a 15% increase from 2024. This trend suggests a growing willingness to integrate AI into the workplace. However, this optimism is also accompanied by its own anxiety, as 63% of Malaysians worry that AI could potentially replace their current job within the next 3 to 5 years.

In terms of regulating AI,  Malaysians are supportive of regulating AI usage and trust the Government to take responsibility for ensuring AI is used responsibly. This presents a crucial opportunity for Malaysia to strike a balanced path—embracing innovation while safeguarding public trust and workforce resilience. This is in line with the various initiatives and efforts carried out by the Government to capitalize on AI as an economic growth catalyst while improving public service and ensuring responsible AI development."