THE Sarawak Artificial Intelligence Centre (SAIC) is set to play a pivotal role in realising Sarawak’s vision of achieving artificial intelligence (AI) sovereignty through the establishment of a trusted and secure artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem.
Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said this will be realised through the establishment of a trusted AI infrastructure, development of local AI and domain talent, protection of Sarawak’s data ownership, and the deployment of AI solutions that enhance governance, public service delivery, and AI security.
“In 2025, SAIC is leading the development of the Sarawak AI Roadmap, a strategic blueprint to guide our efforts in building an inclusive and future-ready AI ecosystem.
“As part of this initiative, SAIC is co-developing Sarawak’s AI strategy and policy framework with government policymakers, ensuring alignment with Sarawak’s digital agenda,” he said.
He said this in his ministerial winding-up speech at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting today (May 26).
Sagah added SAIC will work with stakeholders and industry partners to design a comprehensive strategy for AI talent development.
“This will include training, upskilling, and capacity-building efforts aimed at empowering Sarawakians with the skills needed to thrive in an AI-driven economy.
“In addition, SAIC will embark on research and development in artificial intelligence, in partnership with research institutions and institutions of higher learning. These efforts will place Sarawak at the forefront of technological innovation and knowledge creation,” he said.
He said one of the key focus areas under the AI Roadmap is the development of DeepSAR, a specialised AI platform co-developed with stakeholders from the biodiversity sector and other relevant industries.
“DeepSAR will support advanced research and data-driven solutions that draw on Sarawak’s rich natural heritage and sectoral expertise,” he said.
