Selangor Unveils ‘Teraju AI Selangor’ with Google Cloud: A Game-Changer for AI Driven Public Services

2025-03-25

Selangor is making history as it takes a bold step forward becoming a leading smart state with the launch of Teraju AI Selangor, an ambitious initiative in collaboration with Google Cloud. This groundbreaking program will equip state government agencies with cutting-edge AI tools and hands-on-training, enabling them to develop and implement AI-driven solutions that enhance public services, citizen welfare, and economic growth.

Funded by the State Government of Selangor, this initiative will revolutionize education, healthcare, transportation, infrastructure, tourism and agriculture, positioning the state at the forefront of AI innovation in Malaysia

Empowering State Agencies with AI Capabilities

At the heart of Teraju AI Selangor is Malaysia’s first AI innovation sandbox in the public sector. This cutting-edge environment, established by Selangor Technical Skills Development Centre (STDC) and Google Cloud, provides participating agencies with funded access to Google Could’s AI technology stack for up to six weeks

Key benefits of this initiative include:

AI-Optimized Infrastructure: High Performance Google Cloud Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) and NVIDIA GPUs enable faster and cost-efficient AI model training.
Vertex AI Development Platform: Agencies can build, customize, and deploy AI models with over 160 pre-trained models, including Google’s Gemini 2.0, Anthropic’s Claude, and Meta’s Llama.
BigQuery Data Management: A unified platform for organizing and governing multimodal data (text, images, videos) crucial for AI training.
Gemini Code Assist: AI-powered coding assistant to accelerate digital application development

With these capabilities, state agencies will be able to develop high-impact AI applications tailored to their specific needs, whether it’s AI powered citizen communication, predictive infrastructure maintenance, or data-driven policy-making,

Hands-On Training to Build AI-Ready Government Agencies

To ensure maximum adoption and effectiveness, agencies participating in Teraju AI Selangor will undergo and intensive AI training workshop conducted by Google Could and STDC.

1-Day Workshop: AI practitioners and developers will receive specialized training to identify AI use cases and develop prototypes.
6-Week AI Development Phase: Agencies will refine their prototypes with hands-on technical support from STDC, Google Cloud, and Cloud Space.
Final AI Showcase: A panel comprising Selangor’s state government, STDC, and Google Cloud will evaluate at the projects, selecting top AI solutions for full-scale implementation

The most innovative and impactful AI solutions will be highlighted at the Teraju AI Selangor Graduation Ceremony later this year, with potential funding from the Selangor State Government to bring them to life.

Aiming for a Smarter, More Efficient Government

The Chief Minister of Selangor, YAB Dato’ Seri Amirudin Bin Shari, emphasized the transformational impact of AI on governance:

“We recognize the potential of generative AI (Gen AI) and agentic AI to reshape public service and accelerate Selangor’s transformation into a leading smart state. Through Teraju AI Selangor, we are prioritizing the responsible and ethical use of AI, ensuring zero compromises on data privacy and security. This initiative positions Selangor as a 21st-century digital powerhouse while rivaling some of Asia’s best.”

Encik Mohd Nazri Bin Noh, Chairman of STDC, added:

“This initiative will equip government agencies with AI expertise, transforming technology potential into real-world applications that deliver tangible value to communities.”

Meanwhile, Serene Sia, Country Director of Google Cloud Malaysia & Singapore, reaffirmed the company’s commitment:

“With Teraju AI Selangor, we’re deepening our partnership with Selangor’s government to drive AI innovation that enhances decision-making, increases efficiency, and delivers better public services.”

Selangor Leads the Way in AI-Driven Development

This initiative is just one of Google’s many ongoing projects in Selangor, including:

Google Data Center & Cloud Region: Establishing Malaysia’s first Google data center in Elmina Business Park.
Taman Aman Lake Restoration: Improving water quality and biodiversity in one of Selangor’s key recreational areas.
Future Skills for All Program: Training 61,000 students in digital skills essential for tomorrow’s workforce.

The Future of AI in Selangor Starts Now!

With Teraju AI Selangor, the state is setting a new benchmark for AI-driven governance in Malaysia. By leveraging Goodgle Cloud’s AI capabilities, Selangor is empowering government agencies to build smart, efficient, and citizen-focused solutions that will transform public services for the better.

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