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  • EY Malaysia and SAINS Join Forces to Drive Digital and AI Transformation in Sarawak


    Representatives from EY Malaysia and Sarawak Information Systems Sdn. Bhd. (SAINS), alongside Sarawak state leaders and distinguished guests, at the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) exchange ceremony to advance digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI) and innovation in Sarawak during the International Digital Economy Conference Sarawak (IDECS) 2026 in Kuching.

    Back row (from left): Yang Berbahagia Tan Sri Datuk Amar Haji Mohamad Morshidi bin Abdul Ghani; Sharon S. Garin; Yang Berhormat Tan Sri Datuk Amar Haji Mohamad Asfia bin Awang Nassar; Yang Berhormat Dato Sri Haji Julaihi bin Haji Narawi; Yang Amat Berhormat Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg; Yang Berhormat Datuk Amar Professor Dr. Sim Kui Hian; Yang Berbahagia Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr George Chan Hong Nam; Yang Berhormat Datuk Amar Haji Mohamad Abu Bakar bin Marzuki; and Yang Berbahagia Dato Sri Dr Haji Wan Lizozman bin Wan Omar.

    Front row (from left): Busiai bin Seman, Chief Executive Officer of SAINS; Adrian Chew, EY Asean Consulting AI & Data Co-leader, Malaysia Technology Consulting Leader and Partner at Ernst & Young Consulting Sdn. Bhd.; and Mohd Husin, EY Asean Government and Public Sector Consulting Leader and Partner at Ernst & Young Consulting Sdn. Bhd.

    KUCHING, 6 OCTOBER 2026 — Ernst & Young Consulting Sdn. Bhd. (EY Malaysia) and Sarawak Information Systems Sdn. Bhd. (SAINS) have formalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore collaboration in digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI) and innovation initiatives that support Sarawak’s long-term development ambitions.

    The strategic collaboration was announced during the International Digital Economy Conference Sarawak (IDECS) 2026 in Kuching, where Adrian Chew, EY Asean Consulting AI & Data Co-leader, Malaysia Technology Consulting Leader and Partner at EY Malaysia, exchanged the agreement with Busiai Bin Seman, Chief Executive Officer of SAINS, on behalf of their respective organisations.

    The partnership combines EY Malaysia’s global experience in business transformation, digital strategy, AI, governance and industry expertise with SAINS’ extensive understanding of the public sector and its established track record in delivering digital solutions that support Sarawak’s development agenda.

    Under the MoU, both organisations will explore opportunities to advance digital transformation, accelerate AI adoption, strengthen capabilities, promote innovation and enhance governance across the public sector and the broader state-linked ecosystem.

    Adrian Chew said EY Malaysia was honoured to work with SAINS at a pivotal stage in Sarawak’s transformation journey. He emphasised that while technology continues to evolve rapidly, organisations must ensure their investments deliver tangible results and meaningful impact.

    He added that digital platforms, data and AI must be supported by strong fundamentals, capability development, effective governance and well-managed organisational change to achieve sustainable, long-term outcomes.

    The collaboration aligns with Sarawak’s aspirations under the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030), which envisions the state becoming a thriving, high-income economy driven by data, innovation and technology.

    As public sector organisations continue to modernise their operations, digital technologies and AI are increasingly important in enhancing productivity, improving operational efficiency, supporting better decision-making and enabling sustainable economic growth.

    Mohd Husin, EY Asean Government and Public Sector Consulting Leader and Partner at EY Malaysia, said the key priority as Sarawak advances its digital economy ambitions is to translate technology investments into meaningful economic and societal value.

    He noted that the initiative aims to strengthen digital capabilities, encourage responsible AI adoption and establish a strong foundation for a resilient, innovative and future-ready economy.

    Meanwhile, Busiai Bin Seman said Sarawak had built strong momentum in its digitalisation journey, supported by a clear vision and continued commitment to innovation. He expressed SAINS’ enthusiasm for exploring opportunities with EY Malaysia to strengthen capabilities, encourage innovation and further advance the state’s digital economy.

    The partnership underscores the shared commitment of EY Malaysia and SAINS to accelerating Sarawak’s digital transformation, strengthening governance and supporting the adoption of emerging technologies. Through these efforts, both organisations aim to contribute to the state’s long-term development goals and help build a more competitive, resilient and future-ready economy.

  • URIIS 2026: Singularity Connect dan UNIMAS Teroka Potensi AI di Sarawak

    Dari kiri: Syahrizan Junaini, Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif, UNIMAS Holdings Sdn Bhd; dan Fauzi Ali, Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Kumpulan Singularity Connect Sdn Bhd, pada majlis pemeteraian Memorandum Persefahaman sempena URIIS 2026 untuk mengenal pasti dan menguji teknologi AI bagi memenuhi keperluan sebenar industri, komuniti dan sektor awam di Sarawak.

    KUALA LUMPUR, 22 SEPTEMBER 2026 – Singularity Connect Sdn Bhd dan UNIMAS Holdings Sdn Bhd (UHSB), cabang komersial dan pelaburan Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), menjalinkan kerjasama strategik selama 24 bulan bagi mengenal pasti serta menguji teknologi kecerdasan buatan (AI) yang berpotensi memenuhi keperluan sebenar industri, komuniti dan sektor awam di Sarawak.

    Kerjasama tersebut diumumkan sempena University Research and Innovation Investment Summit 2026 (URIIS 2026) dan memberi tumpuan kepada usaha menghubungkan kepakaran teknologi AI dengan kekuatan penyelidikan, kemudahan serta bakat yang dimiliki UNIMAS.

    Menerusi kerjasama itu, idea dan penyelesaian yang dikenal pasti akan melalui beberapa peringkat termasuk pengenalpastian masalah, penyelidikan, pengujian serta pelaksanaan projek perintis. Hasil daripada setiap projek akan dinilai bagi menentukan keberkesanan dan nilai yang boleh diukur sebelum sebarang pertimbangan dibuat terhadap pelaksanaan secara komersial pada skala lebih luas.

    Antara bidang yang sedang dipertimbangkan pada peringkat awal termasuk biodiversiti dan pengurusan sumber asli, penjagaan kesihatan, pendidikan, pertanian, komuniti mampan, operasi kampus pintar serta pendigitalan perniagaan. Projek perintis yang dikenal pasti berpotensi untuk dilaksanakan dalam organisasi, industri atau komuniti di Sarawak, tertakluk kepada kelulusan serta keperluan berkaitan.

    Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Kumpulan Singularity Connect Sdn Bhd, Ahmad Fauzi bin Ali, berkata kerjasama itu menyediakan pendekatan praktikal untuk menterjemahkan hasil penyelidikan dan keperluan sebenar kepada penyelesaian AI yang boleh diuji serta diukur. Beliau berkata pelaksanaan di Sarawak juga membolehkan pihak terlibat memahami keberkesanan teknologi dalam konteks tempatan sebelum menilai potensi penerimagunaannya dengan lebih meluas di Malaysia.

    Selain memberi tumpuan kepada pembangunan teknologi, kerjasama berkenaan turut membuka peluang kepada pelajar dan penyelidik menerusi projek industri, latihan industri, program pertukaran serta latihan. Setiap projek yang dilaksanakan akan mengambil kira aspek penting seperti tadbir urus data, privasi, keselamatan siber, pengawasan manusia dan akauntabiliti.

    Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif UNIMAS Holdings Sdn Bhd, Syahrizan Junaini, berkata kepakaran penyelidikan dan bakat UNIMAS yang merangkumi pelbagai bidang boleh dimanfaatkan untuk menangani cabaran sebenar dalam industri dan komuniti. Menerusi kerjasama tersebut, UHSB berhasrat mempertemukan penyelidik dengan rakan kongsi teknologi yang bersesuaian bagi membangunkan penyelesaian AI yang boleh diuji dalam persekitaran sebenar di Sarawak.

    Kedua-dua pihak turut bertukar Memorandum Persefahaman (MoU) bukan eksklusif sempena URIIS 2026, yang disaksikan oleh Timbalan Perdana Menteri Malaysia, YAB Dato’ Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. MoU berkenaan menyediakan rangka kerja keseluruhan bagi kerjasama tersebut, manakala aspek pembiayaan, harta intelek, akses data, terma komersial dan pelaksanaan projek akan tertakluk kepada kelulusan lanjut serta perjanjian berasingan sekiranya diperlukan.

    Kerjasama antara Singularity Connect dan UHSB ini mencerminkan pendekatan berasaskan penyelidikan dan pengujian dalam meneroka penggunaan AI, dengan memberi penekanan kepada keperluan tempatan, tadbir urus serta penilaian hasil sebelum sesuatu penyelesaian diperluaskan. Pendekatan tersebut turut membuka ruang untuk pembangunan bakat dan penyelidikan yang lebih dekat dengan keperluan industri serta komuniti di Sarawak.