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Keteq.ai reinforces Sarawak’s semiconductor ambitions

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Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. - Photo: Ghazali Bujang

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THE unveiling of keteq.ai, the world’s first Edge AI Power Converter prototype developed by Anak Sarawak, is a major technological milestone and a significant step in Sarawak’s bold ambition to become a key player in the global semiconductor industry.

Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, announced that the breakthrough innovation, developed through a strategic collaboration between Sarawak Microelectronics Design (SMD) and the UK’s CSA Catapult, was unveiled last month in Newport, Cardiff.

“This cutting-edge device is a revolutionary solution in correcting faults in power systems in real time.

“It will transform how decentralised, embedded AI is used to make machines smarter and more efficient, particularly in tasks requiring speed, stability, and autonomous control,” he said during his winding-up speech at the State Legislative Assembly.

The launch coincided with the first anniversary of the Sarawak–UK Semiconductor Memorandum of Understanding.

Additionally, Abang Johari said the achievement demonstrated how international collaborations can lead to tangible, industry-ready innovations.

“SMD is now focused on taking keteq.ai to commercial readiness while ensuring it meets the highest standards of performance and reliability,” he said.

The move aligns with the Semiconductor Strategic Framework, recently introduced by the Sarawak government to position the state as a resilient, high-value semiconductor hub in Southeast Asia.

According to Abang Johari, the global semiconductor market is projected to exceed USD1 trillion by 2030, driven by demand in artificial intelligence (AI), electric vehicles, the Internet of Things, and 5G communications.

“With the ongoing chip war between the US and China, global players like Intel, TSMC, and Samsung are shifting production to geopolitically stable and neutral regions like Southeast Asia. Sarawak is well-positioned to seize this opportunity,” he said.

The framework, he said, will catalyse investments across the entire semiconductor value chain, spur GDP growth, encourage innovation, and build a talent-driven ecosystem.

“Our vision is clear: to make Sarawak a competitive, resilient, and future-ready player in the global semiconductor industry,” Abang Johari added.

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