AI is the ongoing Economic and Tech Growth theme: The MYEG AI project aligns with Malaysia’s goal to become a Southeast Asian digital hub and Guangxi’s push for AI innovation under the China-ASEAN framework. Guangxi has allocated 10 billion yuan (~RM6.05 billion) to fund AI and digital economy projects, boosting collaboration in trade, data services, and tech talent.

Localized AI Solutions: The lab, based in Petaling Jaya, will involve companies like China’s Deepseek, Huawei, and Malaysia’s He