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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has taken a major step towards strengthening its position in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with the establishment of the AI Transformation Centre (AIX), backed by a joint investment of RM37 million from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and Multimedia University (MMU).

Housed at the university's newly launched Faculty of Artificial Intelligence and Engineering (FAIE) in Cyberjaya, the AIX will feature 13 advanced laboratories serving as hubs for innovation, government-industry-academia collaboration, SME development and rural empowerment.

The faculty was launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Monday.

MMU president Prof Datuk Dr Mazliham Mohd Su'ud described FAIE and AIX as a significant milestone that strengthens the nation's AI capabilities and their real-world applications.

"With the establishment of FAIE, we are renewing our programmes to prepare students for an AI-driven economy.

"We are offering specialised degrees such as the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Artificial Intelligence and the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Intelligent Robotics, in addition to Master's and PhD programmes focused on research."

FAIE places strong emphasis on applied AI, with the aim of producing students who are not only well-versed in the theoretical foundations of AI but also equipped with the skills to design, implement and integrate AI solutions for practical use across industries.

"We also greatly appreciate the presence of 40 strategic industry partners today for their commitment to working with us in producing graduates who are not only skilled but also industry-ready from day one," Mazliham said.

Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) group chief executive officer Amar Huzaimi Md Deris described the new faculty as a step forward not only for MMU but also for TM.

"As a university and TM's own education arm, MMU remains at the heart of our mission to build Malaysia's digital future, producing talent that drives innovation and progress.

"FAIE is another step forward for MMU, and also for TM itself, as it supports our aspiration to become a Digital Powerhouse by 2030.

"We aim to develop a pool of AI-skilled leaders who can apply their expertise where it matters most, ensuring that the benefits of AI are felt by communities across Malaysia," he said.

At the launch of the new faculty, MMU and MCMC formalised their collaboration through AIX by signing a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen FAIE's teaching and research capabilities.

Source: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2025/08/1262429/mcmc-mmu-invest-rm37mil-ai-transformation-centre