By The Edge Malaysia
Publication Date: 2026-10-06 06:45:00
KUCHING (Oct 6): The Sarawak Artificial Intelligence Centre (SAIC) and IBM Malaysia Sdn Bhd plan to establish the Sarawak Quantum Safe Centre, an innovation hub that will help organisations prepare for cybersecurity risks posed by advances in quantum computing.
The proposed centre will focus on quantum-safe readiness, research, talent development and ecosystem building while supporting Sarawak’s broader ambitions in digital sovereignty and trusted data governance.
“Sarawak is investing boldly in the technologies that will define the future. Together with IBM, we are accelerating innovation, building quantum-safe readiness and strengthening the capabilities needed to drive long-term competitiveness,” said Patrick Then, CEO of SAIC.
“This agreement positions Sarawak at the forefront of the post-quantum security era, reinforcing our standing as a trusted destination for digital innovation,” said Then.
Quantum computers are expected eventually to be capable of breaking…
