The collaboration includes the co-development of AI applications tailored to Malaysia’s priority industries
Magna AI, the global integrated‑value‑chain sovereign AI transformation leader established through a partnership between Trend Micro and Wistron in strategic collaboration with NVIDIA, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zchwantech Group, a home-grown technology solutions provider of Malaysia.
The MoU outlines a strategic collaboration to design and develop sovereign-ready AI infrastructure, advanced AI applications, and national-scale AI security capabilities for Malaysia, anchored by the development of a 20MW AI Datacenter in Sarawak estimated at approximately US$ 700mn.
The collaboration includes the co-development of AI applications tailored to Malaysia’s priority industries, incorporating predictive intelligence, automation and domain-specific AI models to accelerate operational efficiency and digital competitiveness.
Digital transformation
“As digital transformation accelerates, traditional security approaches alone are no longer sufficient. By uniting cybersecurity with advanced AI, this collaboration equips organisations with proactive, adaptive solutions that protect critical systems while enabling innovation,” affirmed Yang Mulia Tengku Dato’ Setia Putra Al-Haj bin Almarhum Tengku Azman Shah Al-Haj, Chairman, Zchwantech Cybersecurity Sdn. Bhd.
“Embedding security into digital and AI strategies is not optional — it is essential. Through this partnership, we are strengthening our ability to deliver solutions that are resilient, scalable, and aligned with real operational needs,” commented Chan Chau Loong, Executive Director, Zchwantech Sdn. Bhd.
Inflection point
“Malaysia is at an inflection point, with the opportunity to lead the region in sovereign AI capabilities. Our collaboration with Zchwantech brings together deep AI engineering, cybersecurity expertise, and a unified vision for national‑scale transformation,” observed Dr. Moataz BinAli, Chief Executive Officer, Magna AI.
“As a trusted AI service provider, WiAdvance supports this strategic collaboration and welcomes its role in advancing trustworthy AI applications for Malaysia’s digital economy,” added Dr. Michael Hsia, Chief Executive Officer, WiAdvance Technology.
The MoU signing ceremony was witnessed by Yang Berhormat Datuk Ahmad Fahmi bin Mohamed Fadzil, Minister of Communications reflecting strong alignment with Malaysia’s national and state digital priorities to build a trusted, resilient digital economy.
