Introduction
In a groundbreaking move to position itself at the forefront of the region’s technology revolution, Malaysia has officially launched Southeast Asia’s first full-stack AI hub powered by Huawei’s cutting-edge Ascend GPUs.
This ambitious project marks a significant milestone for the country, signaling its commitment to AI sovereignty and technological independence.
As nations around the world race to dominate artificial intelligence, Malaysia’s new AI hub sets the stage for local innovation, research, and development—empowering homegrown talent and businesses to compete on a global scale.
This exciting development not only strengthens Malaysia’s digital infrastructure but also promises to boost economic growth, create high-tech jobs, and place the nation firmly on the map as a leader in AI technology.
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Brief Overview: 5 Key Points
Malaysia debuts the region’s first sovereign full-stack AI ecosystem using Huawei Ascend GPUs.
The infrastructure hosts China’s DeepSeek LLM — its first deployment outside China.
Skyvast Cloud operates the AI environment, using the AlterMatic DT250 AI Server with eight Ascend GPUs.
Plans to expand GPU deployment to 3,000 units across multiple zones by 2026.
U.S. Commerce Department recently warned against using advanced Chinese AI chips, adding geopolitical tension.
Malaysia’s Drive for AI Sovereignty and Independence
Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching hailed the launch as a key step in Malaysia’s AI journey.
“We no longer need to rely on overseas cloud services or data centers,” Teo said, highlighting that localizing AI models and hosting servers domestically significantly strengthens Malaysia’s AI sovereignty.
This new AI infrastructure enables the country to develop and manage everything locally — from the servers powering AI computations to the AI agents delivering services. It reduces reliance on foreign providers and enhances data security and privacy for Malaysia’s growing AI applications.
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Powered by Huawei’s Ascend GPUs and China’s DeepSeek LLM
The core of Malaysia’s AI infrastructure is the AlterMatic DT250 AI Server, which features eight of Huawei’s Ascend GPUs. These GPUs deliver high-performance AI compute power essential for running large language models and generative AI applications efficiently.
Hosting China’s DeepSeek model, this marks the first time the AI system is deployed nationally outside China. DeepSeek is a cutting-edge generative AI language model capable of advanced natural language understanding and generation, boosting Malaysia’s capabilities in AI-driven services and innovation.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| AI Server | AlterMatic DT250 |
| GPUs per Server | 8 Huawei Ascend GPUs |
| Large Language Model (LLM) | DeepSeek (China) |
| Operator | Skyvast Cloud (Malaysian firm) |
| Planned GPU Deployment | 3,000 units by 2026 |
Growth Plans and Industry Partnerships
According to Developing Telecoms, Skyvast Cloud, working alongside Chinese chip tester Leadyo, aims to deploy up to 3,000 high-performance GPUs across several infrastructure zones by 2026.
This scale-up reflects Malaysia’s commitment to growing a robust, sovereign AI ecosystem that supports government, enterprise, and research sectors.
The partnership between Malaysian and Chinese firms demonstrates a strong collaboration to accelerate AI adoption and technological self-reliance in the region.
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Geopolitical Context: U.S. Warnings on Chinese AI Chips
This AI infrastructure launch comes amid rising global tensions. The U.S. Commerce Department recently warned industries about risks tied to using advanced Chinese AI chips like Huawei’s Ascend processors.
Concerns include potential security risks and the role of U.S.-made AI chips in training Chinese AI models.
Despite these warnings, Malaysia has prioritized sovereignty, data security, and access to affordable, high-performance AI technology to build its own AI ecosystem.
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What Malaysia’s AI Infrastructure Means for the Region
Malaysia’s AI infrastructure places the country at the forefront of Southeast Asia’s AI innovation landscape. This initiative will:
Strengthen Malaysia’s data sovereignty and security.
Reduce dependency on foreign AI cloud services.
Provide high-performance computing power for AI applications.
Support local AI startups and research initiatives.
Boost Malaysia’s digital economy and AI competitiveness.
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Conclusion
Malaysia’s launch of the Southeast Asia’s First Full-Stack AI Hub by Huawei Ascend GPUs and China’s DeepSeek LLM marks a significant step in asserting digital independence.
Despite global geopolitical challenges, Malaysia is forging ahead to build a secure, high-performance AI ecosystem that positions it as a regional leader in AI technology and innovation.
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