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The Star
04-08-2025
- Business
- The Star
S'wak keen on long-term collab in chips and microelectronics with British partners
SMD Semiconductor chief executive Shariman Jamil (third right) leading the courtesy visit to British High Commissioner to Malaysia Ajay Sharma (centre). KUCHING: Sarawak is exploring long-term collaboration with British partners in the semiconductor and microelectronics sectors. This was highlighted in a courtesy visit by state-owned SMD Semiconductor Sdn Bhd to Britain's High Commissioner to Malaysia, Ajay Sharma, in Kuala Lumpur on Monday (Aug 4). ALSO READ: Sarawak eyes becoming SEA semiconductor hub SMD chief executive Shariman Jamil, who led the visit, said the company was committed to strengthening bilateral cooperation in innovation, technology exchange and the development of advanced semiconductor capabilities. A key topic of discussion was SMD's collaboration with Britain's CSA Catapult, along with the development of new AI chip integration, chiplets and heterogeneous integration. "The engagement reflects the deepening ties between Sarawak and Britain, united by a shared ambition to lead in semiconductor innovation. ALSO READ: S'wak takes a leap of faith as semiconductor hub through partnership with British companies "This visit marks an important milestone as we work towards unlocking greater opportunities with UK partners while positioning Sarawak on the global map of advanced chip design," he said in a statement. He also briefed Sharma on Sarawak's Semiconductor Roadmap 2030 as well as SMD's participation in the upcoming Microelectronics UK 2025 in London on Sept 24 and 25. He said SMD would showcase several key innovations, including the power converter prototype developed in collaboration with CSA Catapult. ALSO READ: Abang Johari: Keteq AI a major leap forward in power electronics Sharma expressed strong support for the growing engagement between Sarawak and Britain in semiconductors and advanced technologies. "This mutually beneficial collaboration reflects our shared commitment to fostering innovation, enhancing trade relationships and supporting sustainable development. "I strongly welcome initiatives like these and look forward to developing further our dialogue and partnership in areas of mutual interest," he said.
Daily Express
30-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Star
30-04-2025
- Business
- The Star
Sarawak launches 'game-changing' AI-based power converter
Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg (centre) unveiling Keteq AI in Newport, United Kingdom. KUCHING: Sarawak has unveiled a groundbreaking prototype of an Edge AI power converter developed in the state as part of efforts to drive technological innovation. The circuit-level device, named Keteq AI, is the result of a collaboration between Sarawak's SMD Semiconductor Sdn Bhd and Britain's CSA Catapult. "I am proud to share that the Edge AI power converter is a technological breakthrough and a world first," Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg said when unveiling the device at CSA Catapult's facility in Newport, the United Kingdom, on Tuesday (April 29). "This pioneering device is designed to detect, predict and autonomously correct system anomalies in real time, all within less than one-tenth of a millisecond. "It represents a major leap forward in the field of power electronics and control system optimisation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible," he added. Edge AI refers to the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) models directly on end devices to enable real-time data processing and analysis without relying on cloud infrastructure. Abang Johari said the ongoing development of Keteq AI was one of Sarawak's most transformative accomplishments and a true game changer. He said the process began a year ago when he witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between SMD Semiconductor and CSA Catapult in the UK Parliament's House of Commons on April 23. "That moment set in motion an extraordinary chapter for Sarawak's innovation journey," he said. Abang Johari said Keteq AI was being designed for scalability, energy efficiency and ultra-fast responsiveness to address the critical needs of industries. He said it would have wide-ranging applications across smart grids, electric vehicles, autonomous systems, industrial Internet of Things (IoT), predictive maintenance and mission-critical control systems. Later, he witnessed the exchange of agreement documents between SMD Semiconductor and CSA Catapult to further strengthen the collaboration. SMD Semiconductor also exchanged similar documents with Silicon Catalyst and 5G3i Ltd to pave the way for more partnership opportunities with UK semiconductor industry players.
