AI-enabled early detection will save lives.
Today’s AI tools can have far-reaching benefits, even in the prevention and diagnosis of medical illnesses. For example, the usage of AI in X-ray analysis in Malaysia has dramatically improved detection rates among radiology trainees by 16%, with their accuracy increasing from 55% in cases requiring further scans.21
After being combined with data from your smartphone or watch, AI could help provide earlier detection of emerging health conditions when they are still treatable. This is especially relevant for managing chronic illnesses such as hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidaemia — with obesity being a key upstream driver of these conditions and a growing public health concern in Malaysia. Public sentiment reflects a strong desire to leverage AI tools to combat health difficulties:
In Malaysia,
of those who responded to our survey told us they would support AI being used to diagnose patients, where this was overseen by a human doctor.
AI can help complement the education system, boosting worker skills and saving time for teachers.
AI offers a strategic, three-pronged approach to transforming Malaysia’s educational and skills landscape: providing personalised learning at scale, supporting life long learning for workers to pick up new skills, and as a tool to address educators’ capacity challenges by reducing the time spent on administrative tasks.
In our modelling, we found that the potential skills gains from AI could boost average worker productivity by over RM 8,500 (USD 1,900) a year.
of people in Malaysia said they would be interested in using a Generative AI tool to help them learn a new skill.
Digital tutors could make it easier for people to learn new skills or transition to new careers. This could enable 5.6 million people in Malaysia who do not currently have access to an adequate formal education to boost their skills.
Google AI is empowering teachers to enhance education.
Herman Mahamad Gapar is the headmaster of SK Kampung Baharu Lanjut, one of the oldest schools in Sepang, serving over 1,200 students with just 60 teachers and limited infrastructure. Determined to improve student outcomes and support his staff, Herman is integrating Google AI in daily school operations.
By using Google Workspace, Looker Studio, and Gemini, Herman is able to collect and analyse data from classroom assessments to national benchmarks. Rather than relying on dense spreadsheets, Gemini helps summarise insights, flag underperforming student groups, and suggest tailored interventions. These tools also support teacher observation reports, academic planning sessions, and the development of targeted programmes based on real-time student performance. As a result, SK Kampung Baharu Lanjut is now undergoing a “wave of change”, where students are more engaged, teachers are teaching with greater confidence, and parents are more involved in school life.
“As teachers, we must be ready to change, and one of the key areas we need to master today is AI. The best part is, Gemini is available through Digital Educational Learning Initiative Malaysia (‘DELIMA’), so every teacher can use it freely, without restrictions. It offers a world of possibilities.”
Herman Mahamad Gapar
Headmaster at SK Kampung Baharu Lanjut