PUTRAJAYA: The National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd to foster collaboration in Malaysia’s cybersecurity and cryptology initiatives, including cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) security and digital sovereignty.
The MoU exchange, witnessed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, took place on the sidelines of the second NACSA Cybersecurity Summit (NCSS) 2026 at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre yesterday.
The partnership will facilitate information sharing and technical discussions, explore joint research opportunities, support training and capacity-building programmes, and develop potential models for innovation and technological advancement. It will foster a mutual understanding of the legislative and technical requirements in cybersecurity and cryptology — the application of encryption, authentication, and other techniques that enable secure communications and data protection.
The collaboration will also explore potential areas of cooperation in AI security and digital sovereignty, including policy dialogue, governance frameworks, and technical considerations, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
This will support the development of robust governance frameworks and safeguards to protect critical infrastructure and essential services as AI becomes increasingly embedded across critical sectors.
“With cyber-threats evolving in scale and sophistication, close collaboration between government and industry is essential to strengthen national resilience,” said Huawei Malaysia’s cybersecurity and privacy protection officer, Lee Han Ther.
“Cybersecurity has become fundamental to economic growth, public confidence, and national competitiveness. Through this collaboration with NACSA, we look forward to combining global expertise with local capacity building to help Malaysia strengthen its cyber-defences, enable the secure and responsible adoption of AI, and contribute towards the development of a secure, resilient, and trusted digital ecosystem for the nation,” Lee added.
NACSA, the lead national agency for cybersecurity under the National Security Council in the Prime Minister’s Department, will lead the cooperation, while Huawei Malaysia will serve as a technology enabler.
This collaboration aligns with NACSA’s role in safeguarding the country’s National Critical Information Infrastructure and coordinating national efforts against cyber-threats.
The NCSS 2026, held from July 7 to 9, is Malaysia’s national cybersecurity summit, hosted by the government through the National Security Council and led by NACSA.
Building on its inaugural edition in 2024, the summit serves as a platform to advance the national cybersecurity agenda by bringing together government leaders, senior executives, cybersecurity professionals, industry experts, academia, and law enforcement agencies to discuss emerging threats, share best practices, and strengthen collective cyber-resilience.
