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Author & Publisher © EGK Microelectronic Solutions Group Sdn. Bhd. 2025 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission from the publisher. Published by Isaac Khor Eng Gian EGK Microelectronic Solutions Group Sdn. Bhd. 8 Lintang Beringin 8, Diamond Valley Industrial Park, 11960 Batu Maung, Penang, Malaysia Tel: 604-505 9700 | Email: [email protected] | www.egkhor.com.my eISBN 978-629-94581-5-9Page 3 of 54Cataloguing-in-Publication DataNational Library of MalaysiaeISBN 978-629-94581-5-9A catalogue record for this book is availablefrom the National Library of Malaysia
Dedication “To every curious child in Malaysia – may you grow up to build kind and fair AI.” Foreword for Parents and Teachers This book gently introduces Artificial Intelligence (AI) to primary children in a fun, safe, and progressive way. It follows the Malaysia Education Blueprint and the National AI Roadmap. No expensive gadgets are needed – just this book and curiosity! Page 4 of 54
How to Use This Book • One chapter per year (start from your child’s current year) • Scan the QR codes with the free EGK AIAdv AR app for extra fun • Bold words are explained in the Glossary at the back • Complete the activities and colour the badges! Apple App Icon And QR code to download Page 5 of 54
Table of ContentsPage 6 of 54Section Title Starting PageAuthor & Publisher 3Foreword for Parents and Teachers 4How to use this book 5Table of Contents 6Introduction – What is AI? 7Year 1 – AI as a Friend 13-18Year 2 – Patterns and Predictions 19-24Year 3 – Learning with AI 25-31Year 4 – Creating Stories with AI 32-37Year 5 – AI in the Real World 38-43Year 6 – Ethical & Responsible AI 44-48Glossary 49-50AI Promise Poster 51Certificate of AI Explorer 52
INTRODUCTION – What is AI?AI ADVENTURE Discovering Smart Helpers Malaysia’s First Complete AI Education Book for Primary Years 1–6 (KSSR) Written by Isaac Khor Eng Gian © EGK Microelectronic Solutions Group Sdn. Bhd. 2025 Penang, Malaysia Page 7 of 54
Hello, young explorer! You are holding a very special book – the FIRST book in Malaysia that teaches Artificial Intelligence (AI) the right way, from Year 1 all the way to Year 6. This book follows the world’s best AI learning rules made by UNESCO (the United Nations) and matches perfectly with our Malaysian school syllabus (KSSR). It also follows our country’s important plans: Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013–2025 National Artificial Intelligence Roadmap 2021–2025Page 8 of 54
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Every chapter helps you become great at the 4 most important AI skills in the world: Understand AI Learn what AI is and how it works (just like magic, but with rules!) Use AI safely Play with friendly apps and games that are 100% safe Create with AI Make your own stories, drawings, and projects with AI help Think wisely about AI Always be fair, protect privacy, and use AI to help people Page 10 of 54
You don’t need expensive gadgets! Start with just this book and a pencil. When you have a phone or tablet, scan the QR codes to open the app and… **…suddenly Aida jumps out of the page and stands right in front of you in real 3D! She speaks to you in your own language, plays Simon Says, shows you glowing batik and flying wau bulan, guesses what you’re thinking with 20 Questions, paints AI art with you, tells you your future job, and when you finish all 6 years… She puts on her graduation cap, hands you a golden certificate, throws confetti in the air, launches fireworks above your head, and says with the biggest smile: “Congratulations, my dear! You are now a True AI Explorer!” All of Malaysia is proud of you!” This book + your phone = the most powerful learning adventure in the world. No fancy lab. No expensive robot. Just you, Aida, and your dreams. Welcome to the future. Welcome to EGK AIAdv AR.Your journey starts now Page 11 of 54
Together with Aida the friendly robot and her best friend Amir, you will discover how AI already helps Malaysia: Saves the Malayan tiger Predicts floods to keep people safe Finds the ripest durian Helps teachers and doctors every day Our promise to you: By the time you finish Year 6, you will be a true AI Explorer – ready to lead Malaysia into a bright digital future with knowledge, kindness, and strong Malaysian values. Are you ready? Turn the page and let the adventure begin! Proudly made in Penang for every child in Malaysia Page 12 of 54
YEAR 1 – AI as a FriendWelcome to Year 1! This is Aida. She is a friendly AI robot. She lives inside phones, tablets, and computers. Say “Hello Aida!” Where can we find AI every day? When Mummy says “Ok Google, play lagu negaraku” When YouTube shows you a new dinosaur video because it knows you like dinosaurs When the smart TV turns on with your voice When Grab shows the fastest way home Page 13 of 54
Activity 1: AI Hunt at HomeDraw all the things in your house that have AI inside (phone, smart speaker, Netflix, etc.). AI needs 3 things to work: Electricity (like rice for humans) Information (like lessons for you) Rules written by humans Page 14 of 54
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LET’S BE KIND TO AI Text at the bottom (big, friendly font): Even though AI cannot feel happy or sad, we still say “Please” and “Thank you”. That is good manners! Page 16 of 54
FUN GAME: SIMON SAYS WITH AIDA Text: Stand up! Only move when Aida says “Aida says …” If she just says “Jump!” → stay still! The last one moving is out! Scan QR → Aida will play the game with you in the app! (The app will speak in English OR Bahasa Melayu) Page 17 of 54
Year 1 PromiseI, ___________________________________________ (write your name) promise to use AI to help people and animals, never to hurt or bully anyone. I will always say “Please” and “Thank you” to AI because good manners make the world better! Signed: _________________________ Date: ____________ Page 18 of 54