Insider Brief:
- The Malaysian government aims to become ASEAN’s leading Quantum Hub by 2035 and has chosen SDT as a key partner to establish the Quantum Intelligence Center.
- Set to be Malaysia’s first government-led quantum computing R&D institute, the center will focus on AI, security, and biotechnology while fostering a skilled workforce. Construction begins this year, with completion expected in 2026.
- SDT signed a teaming agreement with MIMOS and will co-establish the center with Anyon Technologies. It is the only foreign company involved in both its setup and operation.
- As ASEAN chair for 2025, Malaysia plans to support quantum R&D with stable power supply and attract global enterprises, startups, and investors to its envisioned Quantum Valley.
- Editor’s Note: The following has been translated from Korean to English using ChatGPT.
PRESS RELEASE — With its abundant data resources, the Malaysian government has set a goal to become ASEAN’s leading “Quantum Hub” by 2035. As part of this effort, it has chosen a South Korean quantum computing company as a key partner.
On the 25th, Malaysia’s national research institution, MIMOS, which operates under the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation, hosted the “MIMOS Quantum Day 2025” event at its headquarters in Kuala Lumpur. During the event, MIMOS announced plans to establish the Quantum Intelligence Center, which will serve as the core of Malaysia’s quantum computing R&D, in collaboration with SDT, a South Korean company specializing in quantum standard technology.
The signing ceremony was attended by Yoon Ji-won, CEO of SDT, as well as researchers from KIST (Korea Institute of Science and Technology), Korea University, and other South Korean research institutions and universities.
The Quantum Intelligence Center, scheduled to be established by the end of this year, will be Malaysia’s first government-led quantum computing R&D institute. It aims to conduct research across various fields such as AI, security, and biotechnology while fostering skilled professionals. The center’s construction will begin this year and is expected to be completed by 2026. Additionally, Malaysia recently announced its ambition to become Asia’s largest power supplier by offering affordable electricity and water—key resources for data centers.
As part of this initiative, SDT signed a teaming agreement with MIMOS, formally joining the Quantum Intelligence Center project. SDT will establish a joint venture with the U.S.- and Singapore-based quantum computing company Anyon Technologies, making it the only foreign company directly involved in both the establishment and operation of the center.
Malaysia’s Commitment to Quantum Technology
During the event, MIMOS showcased a model of a quantum computer, underscoring the country’s commitment to the field.
In his congratulatory speech, MIMOS CEO Emboon Shukri stated, “For Malaysia to lead in quantum computing, strong partnerships and effective collaboration are essential. Our agreement with SDT is at the core of this effort.”
He highlighted SDT’s technological expertise as the key reason for selecting the company among numerous quantum firms.
SDT is the only company in South Korea that supplies quantum control equipment essential for quantum computer manufacturing. It is currently developing silicon spin, superconducting, and neutral atom-based quantum computers in collaboration with KIST, KRISS (Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science), Seoul National University, and Korea University.
CEO Shukri emphasized Malaysia’s role as ASEAN chair for 2025, stating, “As ASEAN’s chair, Malaysia is taking active steps to ensure a stable power supply for quantum technology R&D in the region. Through strategic cooperation with SDT, Malaysia aims to be at the forefront of the quantum technology revolution.”
Malaysia’s Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Chang Lih Kang, also delivered a speech, stating,
“Quantum technology will reshape Malaysia’s future in multiple ways. Through this partnership with South Korea, we aim to attract global enterprises, startups, and investors to Malaysia’s ‘Quantum Valley’ and create a thriving quantum ecosystem.”
SOURCE: SDT Inc.
