GARCHING: Sarawak is exploring potential collaboration with Germany in artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductor development and sustainable digital infrastructure as part of efforts to strengthen its position in emerging technologies.
A Sarawak delegation led by Deputy State Secretary (Economic Planning and Development) Datuk Seri Dr Muhammad Abdullah Zaidel held discussions with Professor Dr Hussam Amrouch at the Siemens Technology Centre here, focusing on opportunities for bilateral cooperation in advanced technology development.
Amrouch is the Chair of AI Processor Design (AI-Pro) and Founding Director of the Munich Centre of Advanced Technology and AI Chips (MACHT-AI), institutions supported by the Bavarian Ministry of Science and Research and the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs.
During the engagement, both sides explored how Bavaria’s expertise in AI chip design, advanced computing and emerging technologies could complement Sarawak’s development ambitions and resource strengths.
Amrouch highlighted ongoing efforts by the Bavarian Government and the European Union to establish a sovereign AI ecosystem aimed at driving future technological breakthroughs, noting that Sarawak’s strategic position and development aspirations make it a promising partner for collaboration.
Among the key areas discussed was the potential for cooperation in the semiconductor and microelectronics industries, which have been identified as strategic sectors with strong growth prospects for both parties.
The discussions also centred on leveraging Sarawak’s abundant renewable energy resources to support the development of “Green AI” and sustainable digital infrastructure, including energy-efficient computing systems and data centres.
Opportunities for cooperation in open-source AI, advanced AI chips and next-generation computing technologies were also explored as part of efforts to build future-ready digital capabilities.
A major focus of the engagement was the potential development of carbon-neutral AI systems. By capitalising on Sarawak’s renewable energy advantage, both sides discussed the possibility of supporting energy-intensive AI data centres and semiconductor manufacturing activities with a lower environmental footprint.
The engagement reflects Sarawak’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its participation in the global technology value chain while advancing its aspirations in high-value industries, digital innovation and sustainable technology development.
