Univers, a prominent name in global AI for energy, intends to unveil Malaysia's initial Net Zero Centre of Excellence.
In a significant move towards a smarter and more connected digital economy, Univers, a global leader in AI for Energy, and Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC), a wholly owned company of the Sarawak Government, have announced a strategic partnership. This collaboration, as outlined in the June 2025 press release, is in line with Sarawak's Digital Economy Blueprint 2030, aiming to position Sarawak as a leading regional digital hub[1][3].
The partnership will focus on fostering digital innovation, promoting technology-driven growth, and supporting initiatives that elevate Sarawak's digital infrastructure and ecosystem. The main objective is to leverage emerging technologies and innovative solutions to accelerate Sarawak’s digital economy development, enhance connectivity, and create new economic opportunities by nurturing talent and entrepreneurial activities in the state[2].
One of the key initiatives of this partnership is the establishment of Malaysia's first Net Zero Centre of Excellence in Kuching, Sarawak. This centre will serve as a hub for advisory and enablement, R&D and Innovation, and Commercial Deployment, focusing on improving energy efficiency, reducing emissions, and driving operational excellence across Sarawak's key economic sectors[1].
Univers, with its 324 million connected devices and 788 GW of renewable energy managed, will bring its global experience in Net Zero and AI technologies to the partnership. The collaboration will also explore how digital tools can improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions, aligning with national priorities of industrial transformation and investment facilitation in high-growth sectors like digital technology and AI-driven services[2].
Nur Hazwan bin Abdul Rhani, the Public Relations Executive at Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC), can be reached at [email protected] for further information. Univers' partner agency for this project is Eastwest PR, contactable at [email protected][1].
This partnership is part of Sarawak's broader ambition to build a digitally driven and environmentally sustainable economy. It falls under the topics of Carbon & Climate and Corporate Responsibility, and is relevant to the regions of Global, Malaysia, and Southeast Asia. The tags related to this press release are net zero, innovation, and artificial intelligence[1].
[1] Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC). (2025). Press Release: Univers and SDEC Partner to Establish Malaysia's First Net Zero Centre of Excellence. [2] Sarawak Government. (2023). Sarawak Digital Economy Blueprint 2030. [3] World Economic Forum. (2024). ASEAN 4.0: Embracing the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
- Univers and Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) are partnering to establish Malaysia's first Net Zero Centre of Excellence, aiming for energy transition and sustainability in Sarawak.
- This center will focus on advancing R&D and Innovation, Commercial Deployment, and improving energy efficiency to reduce emissions, supporting Sarawak's vision of a net zero carbon economy.
- The collaboration between Univers and SDEC aligns with national priorities, including industrial transformation and investment facilitation in high-growth sectors like digital technology and AI-driven services.
- With Univers' global experience in Net Zero and AI technologies, the partnership aims to accelerate Sarawak’s digital economy development and create new economic opportunities.
- This initiative is part of Sarawak's broader ambition to build a digitally driven and environmentally sustainable economy, falling under the topics of Carbon & Climate and Corporate Responsibility.
- The science of renewable energy, climate-change, and environmental-science will play a significant role in the technology-driven growth envisioned by this partnership.
- The financial sector will also be involved, as this initiative is expected to stimulate investment in Sarawak's digital economy and contribute to the overall growth of the region's finance industry.
