Chapter 8 · Figure 8, page 57

The Support Ecosystem

The guide is explicit that AI literacy is a collective responsibility. It assigns duties to five layers, from the classroom to the National AI Office.

  1. 1

    School and Institution Leadersp.58

    The chief architects shaping digital-education culture and direction, ensuring compliance, providing AI literacy training, and monitoring safety and effectiveness.

    • Set a school-level vision and policy
    • Build a safe culture of innovation
    • Empower educators with support
    • Manage resources and infrastructure
    Everything the policy asks of school leaders →
  2. 2

    Parents, Guardians and the Communityp.59

    Support partners who strengthen healthy and ethical AI use at home and beyond the school gate.

    • Communicate openly about benefits and risks
    • Create a safe digital environment
    • Be a role model
    • Support school initiatives such as “AI at Home”
    • Carry AI literacy beyond the school gate
    Everything the policy asks of parent / communitys →
  3. 3

    Education Officers (District, State, Ministry)p.60

    The catalysts ensuring implementation is comprehensive, uniform and equitable nationwide.

    • Coordinate and disseminate policy
    • Facilitate professional development
    • Provide support and reference channels
    • Monitor implementation equitably
    Everything the policy asks of education officers →
  4. 4

    Strategic Partners and Expert Agenciesp.61

    Higher education institutions, the technology and telecommunications industry, industry partners and NGOs bringing expertise, innovation and additional resources.

    • MDEC — digital talent development through the #mydigitalmaker movement
    • CyberSecurity Malaysia — CyberSAFE in Schools; NACSA as a reference agency
    • MCMC — narrowing the digital divide via NADI centres and the Klik dengan Bijak campaign
    • Expert support for the AI-Powered Classroom, with NAIO factoring education into the National AI Roadmap 2.0
  5. 5

    National Coordinating Agency (NAIO)p.62

    The National AI Office is the main coordinating body at national level.

    • Ensure Ministry initiatives align with the National AI Strategic Roadmap 2030 and the National AI Roadmap 2.0
    • Act as the Ministry's strategic reference on national AI policy and governance
    • Facilitate inter-ministry cooperation with the Ministry of Higher Education and the Ministry of Digital

The responsibility table p.68

Chapter 9 closes with a single table naming what each party owns. This is it.

Student

  • Use AI as a learning tool, not to copy.p.68
  • Produce original projects with AI's help, and practise ethics while doing it.p.68
  • Understand that AI does not replace the human role.p.68
  • Never give AI personal information — full name, address, MyKad/MyKid number — without first consulting an educator or parent.p.50
Full list →

Educator

  • Guide students to use AI ethically and wisely.p.68
  • Plan and evaluate AI integration in teaching and learning.p.68
  • Act as a reference and model of responsible AI use.p.68
  • Explain to students that AI is a human-created tool that learns from data — not a living entity with awareness or emotion.p.42
Full list →

School Leader

  • Set a school-level vision and policy translating this guide to your context, and communicate it to all educators, students and parents.p.58
  • Build a safe culture of innovation where staff and students can experiment without fear or prejudice.p.58
  • Ensure educators get the professional development they need, and act as the main liaison for reporting AI-related risks.p.58
  • Work with the school's Educational Resources and Technology Committee to manage resources and technical risk.p.58
Full list →

Parent / Community

  • Hold two-way discussions with your child about AI's benefits and risks.p.59
  • Create a safe digital environment: set limits on information sharing, and teach children about phishing and protecting MyKid and phone numbers.p.59
  • Be a role model — demonstrate healthy, ethical technology use in daily life.p.59
  • Join school programmes such as briefings or “AI at Home” projects to connect school and home.p.59
Full list →

Education Officer

  • Coordinate and disseminate policy; ensure all supervised schools understand the guide's aims.p.60
  • Plan and coordinate capacity-building programmes, including Master Trainer (Jurulatih Utama) training.p.60
  • Act as the primary reference point for schools facing implementation challenges, including complex ethical and legal issues.p.60
  • Conduct periodic monitoring and ensure every school receives the support it needs.p.60
Full list →