Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – [April 10, 2025] – Skyvast Data Sdn. Bhd. is proud to announce the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Co., Ltd. to jointly develop Malaysia’s first sovereign-compliant AI cloud infrastructure.
The agreement was formalized at a high-level Malaysia–China digital cooperation event, witnessed by Malaysia’s Minister of Digital, YB Gobind Singh Deo, and His Excellency Lan Tianli, Governor of China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The signing marks a significant milestone in strengthening bilateral collaboration in the digital economy.
This collaboration represents a major step in Skyvast’s mission to accelerate national AI readiness and build futureproof digital foundations for Malaysia.
A New Era of Sovereign AI
The MoU outlines a roadmap for building nationally anchored AI infrastructure powered by Huawei’s advanced technologies, including Ascend GPU chips, Kunpeng processors, and cloud-native systems. Skyvast will lead in business development, application deployment, and market engagement within Malaysia and across ASEAN.
This effort reflects Skyvast’s commitment to creating high-performance, secure, and sovereign AI compute environments that support public services, enterprise innovation, and long-term digital resilience.
Deepening China–Malaysia Digital Cooperation
The MoU is part of a broader series of bilateral agreements signed between Malaysian and Chinese technology firms and educational institutions aimed at deepening cooperation in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, logistics, and smart governance.
The presence of leaders from both nations at the event underscored the importance of cross-border collaboration in building digital infrastructure and talent development. This joint commitment is aligned with Malaysia’s national vision of becoming a leading digital economy in the region and reflects China’s ongoing support in developing shared innovation ecosystems across Southeast Asia.
Skyvast is honored to be among the selected Malaysian tech firms entrusted to help lead this collaborative transformation.
Statement from Our CEO
“Malaysia must build and own its AI future. This partnership is a critical step toward that vision. With the strength of our local expertise and Huawei’s technology stack, we’re laying the foundation for a sovereign-compliant AI cloud infrastructure that will serve Malaysia and the region for years to come.”
— Lim Chee Siong, Chief Executive Officer, Skyvast Data Sdn. Bhd.
Supporting National and Regional Digital Goals
This initiative supports the MADANI Government’s digital agenda and complements efforts led by the National AI Office (NAIO) to foster a responsible, high-impact AI ecosystem. By anchoring infrastructure locally and enabling flexible deployment options, Skyvast aims to enhance Malaysia’s position as a regional leader in AI and next-generation computing.
The MoU was one of six signed during the event, highlighting a shared ambition to foster innovation through joint research, cloud capabilities, and digital public services. Skyvast is proud to lead the way in making sovereign AI infrastructure a reality.
What’s Next
This is just the beginning. Skyvast will continue working with global tech leaders, government bodies, and enterprise clients to bring next-gen AI infrastructure to life — built in Malaysia, for Malaysia and beyond.
Stay connected as we roll out new initiatives and updates on the progress of this transformative partnership.
For the official announcement from the Ministry of Digital Malaysia, visit:
Kerjasama Malaysia-China Perkukuh Kemajuan Teknologi Digital