Muhammad Abdullah (fifth right), Hussam (fourth left), and others during a meeting at the Siemens Technology Centre Garching in Germany on June 23, 2026.

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By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, June 23: Bavaria’s expertise in artificial intelligence (AI) chip design and advanced technology could complement Sarawak’s unique resources and development strengths.

According to a press release, this was highlighted by Professor Dr Hussam Amrouch, Chair of AI Processor Design (AI-Pro) and founding director of the Munich Centre of Advanced Technology and AI Chips (MACHT-AI), under the Bavarian Ministry of Science and Research and the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs during a meeting with a Sarawak delegation led by Deputy Sarawak Secretary (Economic Planning and Development), Dato Sri Dr Muhammad Abdullah Zaidel, at the Siemens Technology Centre Garching in Germany today.

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During the meeting, Hussam emphasised the Bavarian government and the European Union’s (EU) efforts in developing a sovereign AI ecosystem to support future technological advancement.

He also explored Sarawak’s strategic positioning and aspirations in the semiconductor and microelectronics sector, noting that semiconductor technology also represents a strategic area for collaboration.

The meeting also discussed the potential for collaboration in developing carbon-neutral AI through Sarawak’s renewable energy resources, alongside key areas such as open-source AI, green AI, AI chip, advanced semiconductor innovation, and next-generation computing technologies.

The engagement reflects Sarawak’s commitment to position itself as a strategic partner in the global technology ecosystem by leveraging its renewable energy advantage, strengthening innovation capabilities and exploring opportunities in high-value industries aligned with Sarawak’s future economic transformation agenda. — DayakDaily