- Courses will cover 5G, AI, cloud computing, green tech & cybersecurity
- Aims to cultivate local talent with skills for the evolving digital landscape
.jpg "(From left) Multimedia University deputy dean of Student Affairs Assoc. Prof. Dr Ng Kok Why and Multimedia University president & CEO Prof. Dr. Mazliham Mohd Su’ud with Rony Zhang, Huawei Malaysia account director for Enterprise Government Business Group and Ye Zhonghua, Huawei Malaysia director of the Board at the MoU exchange ceremony.")
Multimedia University (MMU), the tertiary education arm of Telekom Malaysia Bhd, has partnered with Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd to establish a Huawei ICT Academy Support Center (IASC). The IASC will serve as a central hub, supporting the operations and development of both new and existing Huawei ICT Academies across the nation. This initiative aims to strengthen Malaysia’s Information and Communications Technology education ecosystem and cultivate local talent with the skills necessary to meet the evolving demands of the digital landscape.
Through this partnership, MMU will drive the expansion and onboarding of new Huawei ICT Academies nationwide via the IASC, employing marketing strategies, orientation assistance, on-site workshops, and various outreach activities designed to foster industry-academia alliances. These initiatives are intended to showcase the value of digital talent and attract new students.
Huawei Malaysia will equip the IASC with regularly updated, authorised course materials aligned with industry trends, drawing on its expertise as a global ICT solutions provider with significant local insight. These materials will cover key tech domains, including 5G technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud computing, Big Data, green technology, and cybersecurity. Additionally, the company will support the IASC with Train-the-Trainer (TTT) programmes, technical guidance, and lab resources.
Prof. Dr. Mazliham Mohd. Su’ud, president of MMU, stated, “This partnership marks a significant milestone in our commitment to advancing ICT education in Malaysia. By establishing the Huawei ICT Academy Support Center, we are not only enhancing our educational offerings but also ensuring that our students are equipped with the skills required to thrive in an increasingly digital world. This collaboration with Huawei Malaysia will empower educators, foster industry-academia partnerships, and ultimately help bridge the skills gap in our workforce. Together, we are paving the way for a more digitally inclusive future.”
“Digital equity is built on digital literacy, and with the ICT sector employing 1.24 million people last year—7.8% of Malaysia’s workforce—there is growing demand for expertise in emerging technologies. However, as technology advances at an unprecedented pace, educational programmes often struggle to close the digital skills gap and address the mismatch between academic output and industry needs. The expansion of our Huawei ICT Academies network, supported by the IASC, will be instrumental in ensuring each academy operates with maximum efficiency. We are excited to partner with MMU on this initiative to elevate Malaysia’s ICT education ecosystem to new heights,” said Oliver Liu, vice president of Huawei Malaysia.
The collaboration was formalised with the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Shenzhen, China.
Under the MoU, MMU will oversee the integration of Huawei ICT Academy courses into formal academic curricula. At least two Huawei Certified ICT Associates instructors will be part of MMU’s resources to deliver the necessary TTT programmes required by the various academies.
Additionally, the university will monitor students’ progress and provide the necessary support for academies to secure Huawei Certification Exam Vouchers, enabling students to obtain internationally recognised certifications that will enhance their career prospects in the ICT field.
To date, Huawei Malaysia has established Huawei ICT Academies in 40 public and private higher education institutions nationwide and claims to have already trained 54,000 individuals through the Huawei ASEAN Academy, surpassing its target of 50,000 digital talents by 2025.