Tomorrow marks the beginning of Malaysia assuming the Asean chair.
With the digital integration of Southeast Asian nations, there will be a rapid growth in the digital economy, including safe and smart city solutions that will stimulate economic development and inform social intelligence.
As the region sets the stage for a single digital economy to harness its full economic potential, it is crucial for players within the information and communication technology (ICT) sector to collaborate and contribute to the robust infrastructure necessary to accelerate Asean’s growth.
“One of the main players in this is cloud technology. Huawei Cloud’s Everything as a Service model aligns with Malaysia’s goals for digital inclusion and a sustainable, tech-driven economy. With scalable solutions spanning multiple sectors, including government, education, and enterprise, Huawei Cloud’s offerings are built to scale, providing flexibility for Malaysian companies to grow and innovate as they expand into new markets or enhance existing services,” said Andy Wei, vice-president of Huawei Cloud in Malaysia.
“With an all-digital, all-cloud, and AI-driven approach, Huawei Cloud is dedicated to delivering Everything as a Service, which encompasses Infrastructure-as-a-Service, Technology-as-a-Service, and Expertise-as-a-Service.
“Beyond enterprise solutions, cloud solutions are key to fostering digital inclusion for all, particularly in remote areas. Huawei has been steadfast in its engagement with various states across Malaysia, actively working to enhance connectivity in underserved areas and bridging the urban-rural divide.
Wei added that in Sarawak, Huawei Malaysia has established hundreds of mobile network sites alongside cloud services and intelligent operation centres, significantly improving wireless network coverage in the state’s isolated areas.
“These initiatives reflect Huawei’s commitment to bridging the digital divide and ensuring that the benefits of cloud technology and connectivity reach even the most remote communities.”
Wei also highlighted the importance of cloud security in Malaysia.
“The country’s rapid adoption of cloud services has raised the need for robust security measures to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
He said Huawei Cloud has over 130 security and compliance certifications, including the German Cloud Computing Compliance Criteria Catalogue (C5) certification with zero deviations.
“C5 is a German Government-backed attestation scheme introduced in Germany by the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) to help organisations demonstrate operational information security based on standard checks and reports. C5 is a widely recognised high-level security standard in the cloud service field. It is used by many enterprises in Europe and around the world.
“Stability and reliability are our critical lifelines. Huawei Cloud provides seven lines of defence and over 20 cloud-native security services to enhance the intrinsic security of more than 200 cloud services. Our Deterministic Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) offers service availability of over 99.99 per cent, with recovery four times faster than the industry average. We also offer a three-level support system and a series of 24/7 support centres worldwide.”
Wei said cloud computing, worldwide, underpins critical industries, ranging from finance to education, manufacturing, and retail, offering scalability, cost efficiency, and flexibility that traditional IT systems cannot match.
“In Malaysia, cloud technology has emerged as a key driver of the nation’s aspirations to become a high-income digital economy, with the government’s digital blueprint, MyDIGITAL, placing cloud services at the heart of efforts to modernise industries, improve public services, and enhance digital inclusion.
“The best way to predict the future is to create it. Let us move towards an intelligent future with ubiquitous cloud and pervasive intelligence,” he added.
