Prime Minister YAB Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim witnesses ZTE–MMU strategic partnership to advance Malaysia's ICT talent in 5G, AI and digital transformation

• ZTE and MMU have signed an MoU to collaborate on ICT talent development in 5G, AI, and digital transformation, officiated by Prime Minister YAB Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim during the launch of MMU's Faculty of Artificial Intelligence & Engineering
• MMU will become an authorized training and examination center for ZTE's globally recognized certification programs
• The partnership aims to equip Malaysian students and professionals with industry-relevant skills to enhance global competitiveness

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, August 22, 2025 -  ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Multimedia University (MMU) to collaborate on talent development initiatives in the fields of 5G, AI and digital transformation.

The announcement took place during the Official Launch of the Faculty of Artificial Intelligence & Engineering (FAIE) at MMU's Cyberjaya campus, officiated by YAB Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia. The event was also attended by other distinguished guests, including YB Fahmi Fadzil, Minister of Communications, YB Gobind Singh Deo, Minister of Digital, and YB Dato' Seri Dr. Zambry Abd Kadir, Minister of Higher Education.

This partnership marks a significant step in bridging academia and industry, equipping students and professionals with globally recognized ICT certifications and skills to thrive in the fast-evolving digital economy.

Under the MoU, MMU will become an authorized training and examination center for ZTE Certification, a professional and comprehensive technical certification system that covers multiple ICT domains, including 5G, AI, wireless, core networks, and transmission. The program offers three certification levels: Associate (ZCIA), Professional (ZCIP), and Expert (ZCIE), enabling participants to progress from foundational knowledge to expert-level proficiency.

To date, more than 450,000 industry professionals have earned ZTE certifications, with hundreds of thousands more joining annually. This partnership will provide MMU students, faculty, and industry professionals in Malaysia with access to world-class training, standardized evaluation, and industry-relevant competencies, enhancing their employability and competitiveness in both local and global markets.

Steven Ge, Managing Director of ZTE Malaysia, said, "Our collaboration with MMU underscores ZTE's commitment to nurturing the next generation of ICT talent. By combining our global expertise with MMU's strong academic foundation, we aim to accelerate Malaysia's digital transformation journey and create new opportunities for ICT professionals."

Prof. Dr. Ooi Chee Pun, Dean of FAIE, said, "Partnering with ZTE aligns perfectly with MMU and FAIE's mission to produce future-ready graduates. This MoU opens doors for our students and industry partners to gain certifications that are recognized and valued worldwide."

This latest MoU builds on a strong history of collaboration between ZTE and MMU. In recent years, the two organizations have launched the MMU NexGen Communication Engineering Hub (2023) to provide advanced labs, tailored curricula, and research opportunities in communications engineering. They also co-organized the ZTE NextGen 5G Hackathon (2024), engaging university students nationwide to create innovative 5G solutions, and introduced public sector AI and Cybersecurity upskilling programmes (2024–2025) to strengthen Malaysia's digital capabilities.