Huawei and Malaysia's MCMC Graduate 126 Digital Leaders to Boost National Tech Transformation

Huawei Malaysia and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) celebrated the graduation of 126 participants from the second and third cohorts of their Digital Leadership Excellence (DLE) program.

These graduates, 60 from June 2025 and 66 from October 2025, join 50 from the inaugural 2024 cohort, totaling 176 trained digital leaders.

Program Focus and Key Skills

The four-month hybrid program equipped leaders from government, academia, and industry with skills in 5G, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, big data, green technology, and cybersecurity.

Participants tackled real-world challenges through capstone projects in sectors like education, healthcare, agriculture, and financial security.

Strategic Push for Malaysia's Digital Future

This initiative supports Malaysia's MyDIGITAL blueprint, aiming for a thriving digital economy by 2030 amid Southeast Asia's tech race.

Huawei Malaysia CEO Simon Sun emphasized that digital transformation demands leaders who apply technology to practical community improvements.

With the fourth cohort underway and a fifth set to finish by year-end, the partners target 300 graduates by 2026.

Beyond training numbers, the program addresses Malaysia's digital talent gap, fostering innovation in underserved areas like rural agriculture and social inclusion.

In a non-obvious angle, such public-private collaborations help Huawei rebuild regional influence through education, countering global scrutiny while empowering local regulators.

For everyday Malaysians, these leaders could drive faster 5G rollout, AI-enhanced healthcare, and sustainable tech, improving lives and economic opportunities.

The DLE's success highlights how targeted upskilling accelerates national competitiveness in the AI-driven era.