Rakyat Digital Global Learning Pass: First Cohort of 25,000 Licenses fully subscribed; Waiting List Now Open
RAKYAT DIGITAL GLOBAL LEARNING PASS: FIRST COHORT OF 25,000 LICENSES FULLY SUBSCRIBED; WAITING LIST NOW OPEN
Public-Private-Community Partnership connects Rakyat Digital with Dapur Digital’s community
hubs, helping more Malaysians move from AI awareness to practical adoption
PUTRAJAYA, 14 October 2026: The first cohort of 25,000 Coursera licenses under the Rakyat Digital Global Learning Pass has been fully subscribed following strong public demand. Registration remains open, with new applicants placed on a priority waiting list for Cohort Two. The next batch will be released as soon as additional licenses become available.
Fully funded by the Government, the initiative by the Ministry of Digital through MyDIGITAL Corporation provides Malaysians with three months of complimentary access to more than 16,000 Coursera courses, Guided Projects and Professional Certificates. It supports Malaysia’s AI Nation 2030 vision, the Malaysia Digital 2030 Action Plan (MD2030) and the National AI Action Plan 2026-2030.
A total of 100,000 free Coursera passes will be made available in phases over the course of one year. This initiative, launched under Rakyat Digital on 16 September 2026, aims to expand access to AI and digital skills, and empower more Malaysians to participate in the digital economy
For more information, visit www.rakyatdigital.gov.my or follow MyDIGITAL Corporation’s official social media platforms. For enquiries regarding Global Learning Pass and Rakyat Digital, email support@rakyatdigital.gov.my .
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About MyDIGITAL Corporation
MyDIGITAL Corporation is a monitoring agency and operates as a Strategic Change Management Office under the Ministry of Digital, overseeing the implementation of the Malaysia Digital 2030 Action Plan: Towards An AI Nation (MD2030) that is built on the foundations of the Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint (MDEB) and the National 4IR Policy. It serves as the secretariat to the National Digital Economy and 4IR Council, chaired by the Prime Minister, and hosts the Malaysia Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (MYCentre4IR) in collaboration with the World Economic Forum. MyDIGITAL Corporation is a dynamic platform aimed at accelerating the digital transformation and adoption of 4IR technologies and fostering innovation.
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About Rakyat Digital
Rakyat Digital is a national digital learning platform by MyDIGITAL Corporation that provides Malaysians with free learning modules in digital literacy and AI awareness. Designed for all citizens, anywhere and anytime, the platform supports Malaysia’s aspiration to become an inclusive AI Nation by 2030 by empowering the rakyat to understand, adopt and benefit from digital technologies.
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Faizah Jaafar | +6019 399 7746 | faizah.jaafar@mydigital.gov.my
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About Petrosains
Petrosains, The Discovery Centre, is an exciting, contemporary science discovery centre that features interactive exhibits and vibrant STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) programmes, through which we deliver our commitment to be the Learning Catalyst alive with exciting and empowering experiences that spark curiosity and foster a lifelong interest in science and innovation. Guided by principles of diversity and inclusivity, Petrosains has established many outreach offerings including mini science centres across the nation (Petrosains PlaySmarts), travelling exhibitions, national level competitions, community events and many others, which reach communities across Malaysia – including underserved and Indigenous groups. Petrosains also engages with its audiences through digital offerings such as the Petrosains website, learning blogs and social media platforms.
Aligned with PETRONAS’ Pathway to Net Zero Carbon Emissions (NZCE) 2050, Petrosains also drives understanding of sustainability through interactive exhibitions such as the Sustainability Gallery, thematic programmes and platforms like Meet the Expert, and other initiatives, which humanise complex sustainability topics and make them accessible to all.
Petrosains was established by PETRONAS in 1999 as part of its social impact initiative in the pillar of education to provide a rich and stimulating environment to enhance literacy in the nation and ignite passion for life-long knowledge attainment in people. Petrosains is located in the PETRONAS Twin Towers at Level 4, Suria KLCC.
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Facebook: Petrosains – The Discovery Centre | Instagram: @instapetrosains
TikTok: @petrosains | Website: www.petrosains.com.my