ZTE Corporation has announced an expansion of its partnership with Multimedia University (MMU) to bolster Malaysia’s capabilities in artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and digital talent development. The collaboration was formalised with the signing of an addendum during the closing ceremony of the PRESTIJ programme, which focuses on shaping public services with cybersecurity in the AI landscape.
The partnership, which began with the development of 5G laboratories in Cyberjaya and Melaka, has been instrumental in providing students and researchers with practical exposure to next-generation technologies. MMU’s role as an authorised training and examination centre for ZTE Certification has further solidified its status as a key technology training hub in Malaysia.
In 2024, ZTE and MMU launched the ACE programme to upskill government officers with digital and technology skills. The programme’s second cohort concluded in Beijing last week, marking the completion of a comprehensive training initiative across seven major Chinese cities.
The newly signed addendum introduces ZTE’s AiCube AI education platform to MMU, enhancing the university’s capacity to train industry-ready graduates and public service leaders. This platform offers an immersive learning environment and will serve as a shared ecosystem for both MMU students and public sector participants.
Gu Junying, Senior Vice President of ZTE, emphasised the importance of continuous development in building a future-ready workforce, stating, “Technology evolves quickly and continuous development is vital.” Professor Dato Dr Mazliham Mohd Suud, President of MMU, highlighted the collaboration’s role in supporting Malaysia’s digital transformation agenda.
ZTE’s commitment to Malaysia’s digital ecosystem through sustained investment in talent development and advanced learning technologies aims to contribute to a more future-ready nation.
