TM, ZTE to bolster Malaysia’s digital landscape

TELEKOM Malaysia Bhd (TM) and ZTE Corp have entered into a strategic partnership worth over RM50 million today.

Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil said this investment aims to bolster Malaysia’s digital landscape, while simultaneously create employment opportunities for Malaysians.

“The collaboration is set to serve as a crucial training platform, benefitting over 30,000 individuals and equipping them with the necessary skills and expertise in the digital sector,” he told the media after the signing ceremony of the memorandum of understanding (MoU).

He said this partnership underscores TM and ZTE’s commitment to fostering the country’s digital economy, harnessing Malaysians’ expertise and paving the way for a thriving and inclusive digital future.

Fahmi added that this strategic partnership not only promises economic growth but also generates numerous employment opportunities.

“By tapping into Malaysians’ skills and capabilities, the nation can effectively harness its human capital and ensure that they play a crucial role in shaping the digital landscape of Malaysia,” he said.

TM emphasised that the collaboration with ZTE will play a crucial role in fortifying Malaysia’s digital and telecommunications infrastructure, thereby bolstering the country’s competitive advantage in delivering solutions to the market.

TM group CEO Datuk Imri Mokhtar said leveraging their ongoing investments and dedication to research and development (R&D) and innovation, TM and ZTE aim to introduce novel products and services.

“TM will serve as ZTE’s preferred business partner, facilitating the deployment of innovative solutions, go-to-market strategies, commercialisation and networking across diverse markets and customer segments within Malaysia and the wider region,” he said.

Furthermore, both companies will collaborate on network and technology planning, driving overall digital transformation efforts.

“By harnessing the capabilities of software-as-a-service (SaaS), platform-as-a-service (PaaS) and anything-as-a-service (XaaS) providers, they will develop tailored end-to-end solutions for various industry sectors,” Imri added.

An integral aspect of the collaboration will focus on strengthening TM’s digital talent ecosystem.

This initiative encompasses multiple areas, including talent competency best practices, the establishment of a professional competency framework, technical training and certifications for digital transformation.

Meanwhile, ZTE MD Steven Ge emphasised that the partnership will pave the way for innovative solutions that cater to the evolving demands of today’s digital markets.