Sarawak launches world's first AI-based power conversion device
Published on: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Published on: Wed, Apr 30, 2025
By: FMT Reporters Text Size: Sarawak premier Abang Johari Openg (centre) and other members of a Sarawak government delegation with the Keteq AI power conversion device during a visit to the CSA Catapult facility in Cardiff, Wales, on Tuesday. (Sarawak public communications unit pic) PETALING JAYA: The Sarawak government has introduced the world's first artificial intelligence (AI)-based power conversion device after a partnership with a UK technology and innovation centre. Sarawak premier Abang Johari Openg said the development of Keteq AI was a significant milestone for Sarawak as it showcased the state's commitment to building its own strategic technological capabilities. Abang Johari said Keteq AI, which was developed entirely by Sarawakian talent, was one of the key outcomes under the Sarawak Semiconductor Roadmap 2030 and Beyond initiative, which aims to position Sarawak as a high-tech hub in the Southeast Asian region. 'The development of this power converter is more than just the result of policy, it is a game-changing catalyst for Sarawak. This innovation represents a transformational leap in our technological landscape,' he said in a statement. 'Keteq AI has broad application potential, including in smart grids, electric vehicle systems, autonomous technologies, industrial Internet of Things, predictive maintenance systems, and critical control mechanisms.' Abang Johari said Keteq AI also promised high energy efficiency and was designed to operate on a scalable platform with real-time response capabilities. He said it was engineered with the capability to automatically detect and correct system disturbances in under 0.1 milliseconds, making it one of the most responsive systems in the field of smart control and power electronics. He said the project began last April after state-owned chip design and technology company SMD Semiconductor signed a memorandum of understanding with Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult, a UK government-backed technology and innovation centre focused on advancing the use of compound semiconductors in commercial applications. Abang Johari arrived in London on Tuesday to lead a state government delegation for a five-day working visit to the UK as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration in semiconductor development. The Sarawak premier is also scheduled to meet officials from the International Hydropower Association and Global Renewables Alliance, and to deliver a keynote address at a gathering of UK industry players and captains of industry. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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