Huawei is significantly boosting Malaysia’s artificial intelligence capabilities with a commitment to train 30,000 AI professionals. This initiative aligns with Malaysia’s digital strategy and aims to democratize access to the benefits of technological advancements across all societal segments.
The comprehensive training program will encompass a diverse group, including students, government employees, industry executives, and research institutions. This investment solidifies Huawei’s position as a key cloud infrastructure provider in the region. Its cloud-native architecture is specifically designed to accommodate Malaysia’s AI aspirations, offering solutions for managing demanding, containerized workloads. Huawei’s global network ensures low-latency infrastructure vital for AI applications.
Central to Huawei’s ‘AI for Industries’ strategy are its Pangu multimodal models, which will provide customized AI solutions for various sectors. This initiative builds upon Huawei’s existing ICT Academy and AI Talent Development Plan. Malaysia’s National AI Office (NAIO) is actively developing a robust framework for cloud adoption to support AI capabilities, targeting applications such as fraud detection, predictive maintenance, and personalized learning.
Recognizing the importance of responsible AI deployment, the Malaysian government is prioritizing governance and security, developing relevant policies and legislation to promote safe and sustainable AI adoption. Huawei’s substantial investment has the potential to establish Malaysia as a leading AI hub within the ASEAN region.