Kuching's AI data campus is focused on quantum AI

KUCHING, 12 Nov: The development of the Kuching Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Campus at Tanjung Embang will focus on quantum AI technology, as well as opening up breakthrough opportunities in the field of satellite communications.

Sarawak Prime Minister, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the development of high-tech industries requires a skilled workforce, thus making human capital development among the state's priorities.

According to him, through the education and training foundations at Sarawak Skills, graduates have the opportunity to further their studies to higher levels, including in Aerospace Engineering at Sarawak Tun Openg University of Technology (TAHOTECH).

"In accordance with Sarawak Skills, graduates will continue their studies at TAHOTECH. We're going to set up an aerospace engineering major at this university.

"Our children can learn about satellite communications and even new industries, including quantum AI", he said.

He said this while addressing the 28th Sarawak Skills Convocation Conference here today.

Commenting further, Brother Johari explained that the commitment to investments in AI infrastructure sector also reflects investor confidence in the capacity of local labour force to meet high-tech industry needs.

He said that confidence was also supported by the free higher education policy introduced by the Government of Sarawak to expand access to education and create more skilled workforce.

On November 9, SoftBank Group, Grab Holdings Limited and Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS) announced a US$1 billion start-up capital proposal for the development of AI infrastructure in Sarawak.

The initiative is part of a larger plan to strengthen the country's AI computing capacity.