Sarikei: Sarawak will launch another artificial intelligence (AI) based device at the end of September as a manifestation of its vision to be a technology creator that will provide added value to the state’s resources. Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the gadget was a new chip with higher capacity than the previous device.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Abang Johari stated, “The device will value add to what is called AI power chip. This is another generation created by us, by Sarawakians through Sarawak Microelectronic Design (SMD) with the cooperation of CSA Catapult UK.” He made these remarks to reporters following the Sarawak-level 68th National Day celebrations at Dewan Suarah Sarikei.

Abang Johari previously launched KETEQ AI in Cardiff, Wales in the United Kingdom in April and is awaiting intellectual property registration before commercializing the technology through collaboration with industry partners.

Sarawak has also established the Sarawak Artificial Intelligence Centre (SAIC) as an AI reference and innovation hub. SAIC trains a highly skilled workforce, encourages research and development, and provides platforms for start-ups and entrepreneurs to develop digital solutions capable of entering the global market.