ZTE and MMU expand collaboration to boost Malaysia's AI, cybersecurity, and digital talent
On December 5, 2025, ZTE Corporation and Multimedia University (MMU) expanded their long-running partnership with a new addendum exchanged at the closing of a PRESTIJ program focused on AI and cybersecurity for public services.
The agreement doubles down on AI education, cybersecurity upskilling, and talent pipelines that feed Malaysia's ICT sector and public service. For engineers, researchers, and security teams, this means more access to compute, living labs, and recognized certifications.
What's new
- AiCube at MMU: high-performance AI compute plus smart classroom tech for hands-on learning and project work. Shared access for MMU students and JPA program participants.
- Certification at scale: MMU remains an authorised ZTE Certification training and examination center across 5G, AI, cybersecurity, wireless, and core networks.
- NexGen Communication Engineering Hub: continued support for MMU's hub (launched 2023), built on four pillars: professional skills, creativity, research excellence, and industry collaboration.
- Public sector upskilling: the ACE program completed a nearly six-month training cycle across seven cities in China, with a formal closing at MMU Cyberjaya on December 3. ZTE will support the second cohort in 2025.
Why it matters for IT and development
- Faster prototyping: use AiCube as a testbed for model training, inference, and applied research in AI security, network analytics, and automation.
- Real network environments: leverage 5G end-to-end labs in Cyberjaya and Melaka to validate RAN/Core designs, edge workloads, and QoS-sensitive apps.
- Workforce growth: scholarships and certification paths help teams hire or upskill for 5G, AI, and security roles.
- Cross-sector collaboration: shared facilities connect academia, industry, and government for joint projects and controlled data access.
What leaders said
"We are honoured to support Malaysia's public service and academic institutions as they build essential digital capabilities. Even as participants complete their programmes today, the journey of learning continues. Technology evolves quickly, and continuous development is vital to building a future-ready workforce." - Gu Junying, Senior Vice President of ZTE.
"MMU welcomes this enhanced collaboration with ZTE. The deployment of the AiCube platform strengthens our ability to train industry-ready graduates and public service leaders, and supports Malaysia's broader digital transformation agenda. This collaboration reinforces MMU's role as a leading institution for technology-driven education, research, and talent development." - Professor Dato' Dr. Mazliham Mohd Su'ud, President of MMU.
Background
ZTE and MMU have partnered for years, starting with 5G end-to-end laboratories in Cyberjaya and Melaka that give students and researchers production-like environments. Scholarships and a formal certification track have reinforced the talent pipeline, positioning MMU as a key technology training hub for Malaysia.
What you can do next
- Plan pilot workloads on AiCube: e.g., SecOps analytics with GPU-accelerated detection, privacy-preserving training, or RAN optimization with AI.
- Map team development to certification paths: align ZTE Certification tracks (5G, AI, security) with role expectations and include lab time in sprint cycles.
- Co-develop with MMU: partner with faculty and the hub for capstones or PoCs tied to agency or enterprise problem statements.
The takeaway: more compute on campus, deeper certification routes, and a direct bridge between academia and the public sector. If you're building in 5G, AI, or security in Malaysia, this opens practical ways to test, learn, and hire.
Learn more about the institutions: ZTE and MMU. For certification planning, see a curated overview of AI certifications.
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