CENTEXS, Huawei Malaysia Launch CENHUA 2.0 to Elevate Sarawak’s Graduate Employability
Moving Along a Fruitful Partnership That Began in 2017 and Has Been Creating Impact Through the Years
The Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak Sdn Bhd (CENTEXS) and Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Huawei Malaysia) have deepened their strategic partnership in technology training, innovation, and talent development with the launch of CENHUA 2.0, aimed at expanding technology skills, fostering innovation, and equipping Sarawak’s workforce for the demands of a fast-evolving ASEAN digital economy.
Launched under a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), CENHUA 2.0 will carry out joint industry-based certification courses in emerging technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI); work on the development of academic content that integrates industry case studies; and explore the application of AI on CENTEXS’ organisational data.
The collaboration will also explore the rollout of Huawei’s Digital Leadership Excellence (DLE) Programme in Sarawak to empower the state’s digital leaders with first-hand exposure to global technology best practices, helping them compete and collaborate on both regional and global stages in an increasingly digital and AI-driven economy.
CENHUA 2.0 to Provide Dedicated Mentorship
Huawei will also work with CENTEXS to provide dedicated mentorship for trainees and graduates through the CENTEXS Invention and Innovation Centre, alongside targeted initiatives to strengthen graduate employability and facilitate job placement opportunities.
“We are taking this partnership to the next level,” said CENTEXS Chief Executive Officer Dato Haji Syeed Mohd Hussien bin Wan Abd Rahman. “With Huawei, we are going deeper into areas like data centres and how to create another Large Language Model for Malaysia. We have worked with Huawei for the past seven years under ‘CENHUA’, a name which means moving upwards together. Today’s signing marks the start of CENHUA 2.0, expanding from Sarawak and Malaysia into ASEAN. We will rely on Huawei’s advice on which country to start with, but I am open to working with any that need us. Many ASEAN countries already view Malaysia as a model, so now is the right time to act.”
He added that this next chapter is also about embedding AI into every facet of CENTEXS’ 104 training programmes covering 10 industries, from deep technical skills like data centre engineering, algorithms, and datasets to practical AI tools.
Huawei Malaysia Chief Executive Officer Simon Sun said the company remains committed to supporting Sarawak’s vision for a competitive and inclusive digital economy, with CENHUA 2.0 directly supporting these objectives.
“The future is about collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. By combining Huawei’s global technology expertise with CENTEXS’ strong local foundation, we can deliver programmes that empower talent, promote innovation, and create long-term economic value,” Sun said.
A Continuing Partnership Between CENTEXS and Huawei
The MoU marks the latest step in the long-standing CENTEXS–Huawei partnership, which began in 2017 when CENHUA was first established to deliver industry-relevant information and communications technology (ICT) training and expand broadband connectivity in Sarawak. The collaboration has played a key role in nurturing a globally certified workforce, bridging the digital divide between urban and rural communities, as well as supporting Sarawak’s digital economy agenda.
The MoU signing ceremony was held during the ASEAN AI Summit 2025, with Dato Haji Syeed Mohd Hussien bin Wan Abdul Rahman representing CENTEXS and Director of Malaysia Sarawak Business Department Wan Wei representing Huawei Malaysia. The signing was witnessed by CENTEXS Chief Academic Officer of the Aerospace, Digital & Green Energy Academy Dr Dayang Hanani binti Abang Ibrahim, and Huawei Malaysia CEO Simon Sun.
The event was also attended by Angkasa Research Technology Centre (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd Business Development Director Dato’ Marina binti Hashim, and CENTEX Commercial Sarawak (CCS) General Manager Mohamad Shahren bin Mohamad Yusri.
