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The State Government of Selangor, in collaboration with the Selangor Technical Skills Development Centre (STDC) and Google Cloud, has launched Teraju AI Selangor, an initiative designed to drive AI adoption within state agencies. The programme aims to develop and implement AI-driven solutions that address real-world challenges in public service sectors, benefiting citizens and communities alike.

Funded by the State Government, Teraju AI Selangor will empower agencies to enhance public services in areas such as citizen engagement, education, healthcare, transportation, and infrastructure maintenance. It will also support projects that drive tourism growth and increase agricultural productivity.

At the official launch, Dato’ Seri Amirudin Bin Shari, Chief Minister of Selangor, emphasised the government’s commitment to technological advancement: “We recognise the transformative potential of AI in enhancing public services and accelerating Selangor’s journey towards becoming a leading smart state. Through Teraju AI Selangor, we are equipping state agencies with cutting-edge AI tools and training to help them responsibly harness this technology.

“With STDC spearheading this initiative and Google Cloud providing best-in-class AI capabilities, we aim to create a responsive, 21st-century governance system. Additionally, we are prioritising cybersecurity and data privacy, ensuring a secure digital transformation.”

A First-of-Its-Kind AI Innovation Sandbox

A core component of the initiative is the establishment of Malaysia’s first AI innovation sandbox in the public sector. Developed by STDC and Google Cloud, this sandbox provides agencies with funded access to Google Cloud’s AI technology stack for up to six weeks. This secure and dedicated environment allows agencies to rapidly develop generative AI (gen AI) and agentic AI solutions tailored to their specific needs.

Google Cloud’s AI technology stack includes:

  • AI-optimised infrastructure – A cost-effective, high-performance ecosystem that combines Google Cloud’s Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) and NVIDIA Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) with open-source orchestration software like Google Kubernetes Engine.
  • Vertex AI – A powerful AI development platform that enables organisations to build and deploy AI models, including an intuitive interface for non-programmers to create AI agents. With access to more than 160 pre-trained models, including Gemini 2.0, Claude, and Llama, agencies can select and fine-tune models best suited to their use cases.
  • BigQuery – A unified platform for managing and analysing multimodal data essential for training AI models.
  • Gemini Code Assist – An AI-powered coding assistant that accelerates application development through personalised suggestions and guidance.

Empowering Agencies with Hands-On AI Training

To ensure effective use of the AI sandbox, participating agencies will undergo a full-day workshop conducted by STDC and Google Cloud. The training will help AI practitioners and developers:

  • Identify key public service challenges that AI can address.
  • Develop and test AI solution prototypes.
  • Refine their solutions with technical guidance from STDC, Google Cloud, and Cloud Space, a Google Cloud partner.

At the end of the six-week programme, agencies will present their solutions to a panel from the State Government of Selangor, STDC, and Google Cloud. The most impactful solutions will be showcased at the Teraju AI Selangor graduation ceremony later this year, with the potential for additional funding from the state government to scale up deployment.

Teraju AI Selangor is expected to drive digital transformation across key government agencies, including Media Selangor and Air Selangor. The programme aligns with the state’s broader vision of improving operational efficiency and delivering enhanced services to citizens.

Mohd Nazri Bin Noh, Chairman of STDC’s Board of Directors, highlighted the initiative’s potential: “Teraju AI Selangor is a game-changer for public service transformation. By providing agencies with enterprise AI tools and expert-led training, we are building a workforce capable of turning AI’s potential into real-world applications that benefit the community.”

Serene Sia, Country Director for Malaysia and Singapore at Google Cloud, emphasised the partnership’s impact: “Selangor is set to be a major beneficiary of Google’s investments in Malaysia.

“Through Teraju AI Selangor, we are deepening our collaboration with the state government to enhance decision-making and deliver innovative AI-driven services aligned with state priorities. Our AI technology stack is built with explainability, security, and privacy at its core, ensuring the responsible deployment of AI solutions that make a tangible difference in citizens’ lives.”

Selangor’s AI-Driven Future

Teraju AI Selangor is part of a broader series of AI-driven initiatives benefiting Selangor, including the construction of a Google data centre and Google Cloud region in Elmina Business Park, the restoration of Taman Aman Lake to improve water quality and biodiversity, and the Future Skills for All programme, which aims to equip 61,000 students with digital skills for the future workforce.

By fostering AI innovation in public service, Selangor is setting the stage for a smarter, more efficient government that is ready to meet the demands of the digital era.

Source: https://sme.asia/selangor-launches-teraju-ai-initiative-to-revolutionise-public-services/