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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
Barnama
30-04-2025
- Business
- Barnama
KETEQ AI: Sarawak Launches Groundbreaking Power Conversion Device
KUCHING, April 30 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak government has marked another significant milestone in global technology by introducing KETEQ AI, the world's first artificial intelligence (AI)-based power conversion device, developed entirely by local Sarawakian talent. Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the achievement is 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 Edge AI 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 issued by the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS). He made the announcement during a visit to the CSA Catapult facility in Cardiff, Wales, on Tuesday, where he explained that the KETEQ AI project began on April 23 last year, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between SMD Semiconductor and CSA Catapult. According to Abang Johari, KETEQ AI is engineered with the capability to detect and correct system disturbances automatically in under 0.1 milliseconds, making it one of the most responsive systems in the field of smart control and power electronics. Abang Johari said the technology marks a significant advancement, showcasing Sarawak's commitment to building its own strategic technological capabilities. The device not only promises high energy efficiency but is also designed to operate on a scalable platform with real-time response capabilities. 'KETEQ AI has broad application potential, including in smart grids, electric vehicle systems, autonomous technologies, industrial Internet of Things (IoT), predictive maintenance systems, and critical control mechanisms,' he added. Meanwhile, SMD Semiconductor chief executive officer Shariman Jamil conducted a live demonstration of the prototype, showcasing its ability to handle various complex operational scenarios. With the slogan 'Innovation in just a Snap', KETEQ AI stands as proof of Sarawakian talent's capability to create world-class technology, placing Sarawak firmly on the global map in AI and smart energy systems.
