Sarawakians Now In The Eyes Of The World For Green Energy & Semiconductor Technology
KUALA LUMPUR: The success of Sarawakians in the fields of green energy and semiconductor technology has made the state increasingly stand out in the eyes of the world, thus proving the ability of the young generation to compete with global achievements through their own innovation and expertise.
Sarawak Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg said the extraordinary achievement of Sarawakians who successfully created the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) Power Chip Converter is an important moment that has put Sarawak on the international technology map.
According to him, this gives a clear signal that the new generation of Sarawakians is no longer an observer but is now the main driver of global transformation, especially in the fields of green energy and semiconductors.
“I have established a research and development (R&D) laboratory in Cardiff, United Kingdom, under Sarawak Micro Electronic Design (SMD). We are sending our scientists and Chief Executive Officer to monitor its development.
“As a result, Sarawak scientists have successfully created the world’s first AI Power Chip Converter, created by Sarawakians in Cardiff.
“When we have our own intellectual property (IP), this chip will be used by the world. Hopefully by the end of this year or early next year, it can be fully commercialised,” he said.
He said this in his message during the Sarawak Agenda Townhall in conjunction with Lan Berambeh Anak Sarawak (LBAS) 2025 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) here on Saturday.
The Sarawak Premier added that the success proves that Sarawak is not just a consumer of technology, but is now a creator of future technology, including in the semiconductor and green energy industries.
He stressed that Sarawak is now at the forefront of the high-tech industry.
“At first I didn’t think Sarawakians could produce AI chips, but it turned out they are very smart and inventive. Now, their research has also taken a new step by changing the chip base from silicon wafers to gallium nitride wafers which are more heat-resistant and can store millions of data, the kind that was produced by Sarawakians in the United Kingdom,” he explained.
The Sarawak Premier explained that the technology is now used in various high-tech devices, including the aerospace industry, energy grid monitoring systems and advanced health equipment.
Also present were Deputy Prime Minister and Advisor to the LBAS 2025 Main Committee Datuk Amar Fadillah Yusof, Sarawak Deputy Premiers Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan and Datuk Amar Professor Dr Sim Kui Hian, Minister of Works and Chairman of the LBAS 2025 Main Committee Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi, Sarawak and Federal Cabinet Ministers, Sarawak Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki, Sarawak and Federal Cabinet Deputy Ministers, Sarawak Members of Parliament and other distinguished guests.
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