Kuala Lumpur, January 13 (Xinhua) – Jastina Joseph Jeyaraj, a scholar from the University of Raman Technology in Malaysia, recently wrote in the Malaysian newspaper The Star that by deepening cooperation with China in the fields of digital economy and artificial intelligence (AI), Malaysia has not only introduced advanced technology, but also taken a crucial step in building an inclusive digital economy and bridging the domestic digital development gap. The article summary is as follows:
Technology access has become a key factor in modern social inclusiveness and economic governance. Malaysia still faces the challenge of uneven distribution of digital technology: remote areas lack high-speed networks, and small and medium-sized enterprises are still lagging behind in the application of cloud computing, AI, and data analysis.
China is at the forefront of global digital innovation, leading in areas such as 5G deployment, fiber optic coverage, and quantum computing. Through cooperation with China, Malaysia is transitioning from a technology ‘user’ to a ‘co developer’.
2025 is an important milestone for digital cooperation between Malaysia and China. Last April, the two countries signed a cooperation agreement in the fields of digital economy and AI, which will carry out comprehensive cooperation in policy coordination, regulatory docking, industrial digital transformation, and talent cultivation.
China has become an important partner for Malaysia in areas such as infrastructure investment and AI cooperation. Bilateral cooperation will strengthen Malaysia’s digital economy development foundation and support its transition to a more interconnected and inclusive economy.