BARCELONA: A high-level delegation from the Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication Sarawak (MUT) held discussions with global ICT company ZTE on the sidelines of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 on Monday to explore potential areas of collaboration.
According to Sarawak Deputy Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Liwan Lagang, ZTE’s track record in delivering large-scale networks and intelligent platforms across diverse markets offers valuable insights for Sarawak as it strengthens its digital and utility ecosystems.
“Your experience in enabling Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered connectivity, expanding broadband access, and supporting sustainable development aligns closely with Sarawak’s priorities, particularly in enhancing resilience, promoting inclusivity and advancing our digital economy.
“I look forward to a fruitful discussion as we explore potential areas of cooperation in telecommunications, smart utilities, digital platforms and capacity building.
“Let us use this opportunity to establish strong foundations for innovation, knowledge transfer and long-term strategic collaborations that deliver tangible benefits to Sarawak,” he said during the meeting.
Present at the engagement were ZTE Vice President and General Manager of Bearer Network Product Line Li Qiang, ZTE Malaysia Government & Enterprise Account Director Benny Li, Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) Chairman Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Morshidi Abdul Ghani, SDEC Board Member Dato Ir Janang Bungsu, MUT Deputy Permanent Secretary Syed Mohamad Fauzi Shahab, General Manager of Sarawak Multimedia Authority Dato Dr Anderson Tiong Ing Heng, SDEC CEO Dato Ir Ts Sudarnoto Osman, SMD Semiconductor CEO Shariman Jamil, and senior officers of various departments and agencies in Sarawak. -UKASnews
