PUTRAJAYA, 11 July 2026 (The Capital Post) – The National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA) and Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Huawei Malaysia) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in Malaysia’s cyber security and cryptology initiatives, including cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) security and digital sovereignty.
The MoU exchange was witnessed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on the sidelines of the second NACSA Cyber Security Summit (NCSS) 2026 at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC).
Under the partnership, both parties will collaborate on information sharing, technical discussions, joint research, training, capacity-building, and the development of innovation and technology models to enhance Malaysia’s cyber security capabilities.
The collaboration will also promote mutual understanding of legislative and technical requirements in cryptology, including encryption, authentication and other technologies that enable secure communications and data protection.
In addition, NACSA and Huawei Malaysia will explore cooperation in AI security and digital sovereignty through policy dialogue, governance frameworks and technical initiatives that comply with relevant laws and regulations. The partnership aims to support the development of robust safeguards to protect Malaysia’s critical infrastructure and essential services as AI adoption continues to expand.
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Huawei Malaysia Cyber Security and Privacy Protection Officer Lee Han Ther said closer collaboration between the government and industry is crucial as cyber threats continue to grow in scale and sophistication.
“Cyber security 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,” he said.
As the national lead agency for cyber security under the National Security Council in the Prime Minister’s Department, NACSA will spearhead the collaboration, while Huawei Malaysia will serve as the technology enabler. The initiative supports NACSA’s role in safeguarding the country’s National Critical Information Infrastructure (NCII) and coordinating national efforts to address cyber threats.
The MoU exchange took place during NCSS 2026, Malaysia’s premier national cyber security summit, held from 7 to 9 July. Organised by the government through the National Security Council and led by NACSA, the summit brings together government leaders, industry experts, cyber security professionals, academia and law enforcement agencies to discuss emerging threats, share best practices and strengthen national cyber resilience. – The Capital Post.
