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Borneo Post
05-08-2025
- Automotive
- Borneo Post
SMD Semiconductor to showcase keteq.ai Power Converter Prototype at Microelectronics UK 2025
Shariman (third right) and the SMD delegation join Ajay (middle) and British High Commissio in Malaysia officials for a group photo. KUCHING (Aug 5): Sarawak Microelectronics Design (SMD) Semiconductor will showcase several key innovations, including the Power Converter Prototype, at the upcoming Microelectronics United Kingdom 2025. Chief executive officer Shariman Jamil said the Microelectronics UK 2025 is one of Europe's premier platforms for semiconductor and electronics innovation. The event will be held on Sept 24 and 25 at the Exhibition Centre (ExCel) London in the United Kingdom (UK). 'The Power Converter Prototype is a revolutionary innovation chip developed in collaboration with Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult (CSA Catapult). 'The prototype was first unveiled during a partnership ceremony in Wales, officiated by the Premier of Sarawak last April,' he said in a statement today. The statement was issued after he recently led a SMD delegation on a courtesy call to British High Commissioner to Malaysia, Ajay Sharma, in Kuala Lumpur. Shariman said the meeting with the British High Commissioner was to explore long-term collaboration with UK partners in the semiconductor and microelectronics sectors. He added the meeting highlighted SMD's strategic commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in innovation, technology exchange, and the development of advanced semiconductor capabilities. A key topic of the discussion was SMD's collaboration with the UK's CSA Catapult, along with the development of a new AI chip integration, chiplet and heterogeneous integration. 'These initiatives mark significant steps forward in advancing high-performance chip design and applications for global markets,' he said Shariman also said the engagement reflects the deepening ties between Sarawak and the UK, united by a shared ambition to lead in semiconductor innovation. 'We are deeply honoured by the support extended by His Excellency Mr Ajay Sharma. 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 added. During their meeting, Shariman also shared Sarawak's Semiconductor Roadmap 2030 – Beyond Moore's Law – and briefed the High Commissioner on SMD's upcoming participation in Microelectronics UK 2025. Meanwhile, Ajay in his remarks expressed his strong support for the growing engagement between Sarawak and the UK in the field of 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 in the statement.
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.
Borneo Post
27-04-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Abang Johari to lead Sarawak govt delegation to UK for semiconductor collaboration
Abang Johari (third right) and his delegation in a group photo with CSA Catapult officials after signing the initial MoU in April last year. – Photo via Facebook/Sarawakku KUCHING (April 27): Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg will lead a Sarawak government delegation to visit the CSA Catapult Innovation Centre in Newport, United Kingdom on April 29. The visit serves as an effort to strengthen collaboration in semiconductor development between the UK and Sarawak, said the Premier's Office in a statement today. During the visit, the Sarawak government, through SMD Semiconductor Sdn Bhd, will exchange partnership agreements with CSA Catapult, Silicon Catalyst and 5G3i Ltd of the UK. CSA Catapult is the UK's authority on compound semiconductor applications and commercialisation, while Silicon Catalyst is a key semiconductor incubator. 5G3i Ltd, meanwhile, is a leading circuit-level artificial intelligence solutions provider in the UK. The Sarawak government will also present the Sarawak Semiconductor Roadmap 2030 to the UK semiconductor industry players during the same ceremony. This will be done via a briefing by SMD Semiconductor chairman Dato Sri Wanlizozman Wan Omar, who is also the state Financial Secretary. There will also be a hardware demonstration and soft launch of SMD's new AI-powered converter prototype – a ground-breaking intelligent power management and control system with potential applications in the energy domain, transportation, industrial and mission-critical control systems in the fields of aerospace, healthcare and defence. The visit to the facility will be capped off with a networking luncheon with representatives from the English, Scottish and Northern Irish governments to strengthen relationship between the UK and Sarawak, particularly in the advancement of compound semiconductor. For the record, Sarawak's SMD Semi-conductor signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with CSA Catapult in April last year to pave the way for close collaboration between Sarawak and UK semiconductor ecosystems. On April 30, Abang Johari will continue his working visit to the UK with a call on the Cambridge University Press and Assessment, a non-school institution of the University of Cambridge that offers a wide range of products and services focused on education, learning, research and qualifying assessments. The assessment services include the administration of a range of assessments, particularly qualifications for schools and higher education and other standardised tests relevant to the implementation of assessment tests for schools in Sarawak. On May 1, the premier will lead a delegation to the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) for a roundtable discussion on sustainability, followed by an MoU exchange between LSE and Sarawak government. He will also meet with officials of the International Hydropower Association and Global Renewable Alliances to enhance collaboration between the world body and Sarawak as a prominent hydropower provider in Asean. On May 2, Abang Johari will deliver a keynote address at a gathering of industry players and captains of industries to promote collaboration and investment in sustainable and renewable industries in Sarawak. On May 3, he will meet Sarawak students in the UK, where he will speak on the various development initiatives in Sarawak and field questions from students in a Lan Berambeh gathering, organised by the Sarawak students' association in the UK. On May 4, the premier and his delegation will fly to Toulouse, France for a working tour of Airbus headquarters before proceeding to Abu Dhabi for a meeting with the Abu Dhabi port authority and a tour of the port and also tour of the Zayed International Airport. The delegation comprises Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hassan, Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Dato Sri Roland Sagah Wee Inn, Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Dato Sri Julaihi Narawi, State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki, Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Francis Hardin Hollis, Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni and Deputy Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Dato Ibrahim Baki. abang johari lead lead delegation semiconductor development united kingdom
