AI Untuk Rakyat: How to Claim 3 Months Free ILMUchat Pro + Gemini Enterprise in Malaysia (Eligibility, Steps, Is It Worth It) 2026
AI Untuk Rakyat gives Malaysians aged 18–30 three months of free ILMUchat Pro (normally RM50/month), Gemini Enterprise and more after six free Rakyat Digital courses. Eligibility, step-by-step claim process, time needed and whether it's worth it.
AI Untuk Rakyat is the Malaysian government's free AI programme for citizens aged 18–30: complete six free online courses on the Rakyat Digital portal and you get 3 months of ILMUchat Pro free (normally RM50/month), plus free subscriptions to Google Gemini Enterprise, Alibaba Wonderclip and MuleRun. Applications opened on 31 August 2026 (Merdeka Day), with 100,000 places on a first-come basis. This guide covers who qualifies, exactly what you get, the step-by-step claim process, how long it takes, and whether it's worth your weekend.
What is AI Untuk Rakyat?
PM Anwar Ibrahim announced it in July 2026 alongside the National AI Action Plan 2026–2030. The logic is simple: instead of handing out cash, the government says "learn first, then we give you the tools." It's run by the Digital Ministry and MyDIGITAL Corporation through the Rakyat Digital portal, which launched on 12 August 2026.
The target is 100,000 Malaysians aged 18–30 by 2027. That's not a big number — there are roughly six million Malaysians in that age bracket — so if you want it, claim it early.
Sources: SoyaCincau, The Star, Lowyat.
Who is eligible?
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Age | 18–30 |
| Citizenship | Malaysian (verified via MyDigital ID) |
| Places | 100,000, until 2027 |
| Cost | Completely free — courses and tools |
If you're 31 or above, you're not in scope for this round. I know a lot of SME owners get excited at "free AI", but this one is genuinely youth-only. What you can do as a boss: get eligible staff to claim it and put ILMUchat Pro to work on company tasks. That's the biggest win available to employers here.
What you actually get: the four tools ranked
| Tool | What it is | Normal price | Is it useful for you? |
|---|---|---|---|
| ILMUchat Pro (YTL AI Labs) | Malaysian-trained AI assistant fluent in BM, English, Chinese and Manglish | RM50/month, so RM150 for 3 months | Best for local stuff: PTPTN, SME grants, government forms, local service queries |
| Gemini Enterprise (Google) | Google's enterprise AI tied into Docs / Gmail / Sheets | Listed at roughly USD 30/seat/month | Most useful for office workers — 3 months of top-tier Gemini for free |
| Wonderclip (Alibaba) | AI short-video editing | Plan-dependent | Useful if you make content; skip otherwise |
| MuleRun | AI agent platform that runs tasks for you | Plan-dependent | Worth a play if you want to try AI agents |
My ranking: Gemini Enterprise > ILMUchat Pro > the other two. Individuals normally can't buy Gemini Enterprise at all, so it's the most valuable item in the bundle. ILMUchat Pro's edge is local knowledge — ask it about LHDN e-Invoice, SOCSO or PTPTN and it's noticeably more accurate than ChatGPT, because it was trained on Malaysian data.
How to claim: step by step
- Go to rakyatdigital.gov.my and sign in with MyDigital ID. No MyDigital ID yet? Set one up in the MyDigital ID app first (needs your MyKad, about 5 minutes).
- Open the Digital Literacy Hub and complete the six free courses: AI Nation 2030: The Madani Approach, CyberSafe for the People, Generative AI, AI Security, Agentic AI for All, and Cloud for the People. Each has a short quiz you need to pass.
- Once all six are done, return to the Rakyat Digital dashboard. You'll see the AI tools available to claim — pick ILMUchat Pro (or any of the others).
- You'll be redirected to ilmu.ai. Sign in with MyDigital ID again; once eligibility is verified, your 3-month Pro subscription activates automatically.
- Gemini Enterprise and the other tools follow a similar flow from the same dashboard.
Time required: the government hasn't published course durations. Based on similar government e-learning, expect 3–5 hours for all six courses plus quizzes — doable in one weekend.
The one most people miss: 3 months of Coursera free
The same Rakyat Digital portal also runs the Global Learning Pass: 100,000 Malaysians get Coursera free for 3 months, in four cohorts. The first cohort of 25,000 starts on 16 September 2026. The published criteria say "Malaysians" without an age cap, so SME owners and anyone over 30 should watch this one. Coursera carries the Google, IBM and DeepLearning.AI AI courses — three months is enough to finish one or two certificates.
Marco's take: is it worth four hours?
Yes — but it depends on who you are.
You're 18–30, working or studying: claim it, no question. Three months of Gemini Enterprise plus ILMUchat Pro is worth over RM500 at market price and costs you one weekend. And the six courses aren't fluff — the Agentic AI module covers the same ground I teach when I run AI adoption for companies.
You're an SME owner: you can't claim it yourself, but get your eligible staff to, then give them a brief: "use ILMUchat Pro to handle our e-Invoice / draft the grant application / sort customer emails." After three months you'll know which staff can actually work with AI — a free screening exercise. For which paid AI plan to give your team afterwards, see ChatGPT Malaysia pricing and what SMEs should buy.
You already pay for ChatGPT Plus or Claude Pro: still claim it. Gemini Enterprise doesn't overlap with what you have, and it's a free chance to compare. For how the three split their roles, see ChatGPT vs Claude vs Gemini.
One warning: after three months ILMUchat Pro reverts to RM50/month. Don't let it auto-renew — check how often you actually used it first.
FAQ
What is AI Untuk Rakyat?
A Malaysian government programme: citizens aged 18–30 who complete six free online courses on Rakyat Digital receive 3 months of free ILMUchat Pro, Gemini Enterprise, Wonderclip and MuleRun subscriptions. Opened 31 August 2026, 100,000 places.
Can I apply if I'm over 30?
Not currently — it's limited to Malaysians aged 18–30. If you're older, look at the Coursera Global Learning Pass on the same portal (first cohort opens 16 September).
How much does ILMUchat Pro normally cost?
RM50/month. AI Untuk Rakyat gives you 3 months, worth RM150. ILMUchat is built by YTL AI Labs and trained on Malaysian data, supporting BM, English, Chinese and Manglish.
Which courses do I need to complete?
Six: AI Nation 2030: The Madani Approach, CyberSafe for the People, Generative AI, AI Security, Agentic AI for All, and Cloud for the People. All free, all in Rakyat Digital's Digital Literacy Hub.
What account do I need?
MyDigital ID. Both Rakyat Digital and ILMUchat use it to verify your identity.
Is there a deadline?
No official deadline has been published — only that 100,000 places run until 2027. My advice: finish it in September rather than waiting.
Further reading
- AI Untuk Rakyat 中文版：免费 3 个月 ILMUchat Pro 怎么领
- ChatGPT Malaysia pricing: Go RM24 / Plus RM99 / Pro RM420
- GPT-6 Astra: can Malaysian ChatGPT Plus users get it?
- AI agent automation workflow guide
Final word
This is the most concrete AI benefit young Malaysians will get in 2026, and the only barrier is a weekend of courses. I'll update this page as the government publishes course durations and later cohorts.