Focus on AI-driven infrastructure, talent development and accelerating Malaysia’s digital hub ambitions
KUALA LUMPUR, 23 April 2026 — Malaysia reinforced its position as a regional digital infrastructure hub with the soft launch of the second edition of the BICSI Southeast Asia Malaysia Conference & Exhibition 2026 today.
Garies Chong, stated, “At BICSI Southeast Asia,
we are committed to elevating industry standards
while nurturing a highly skilled talent pool and
fostering stronger regional collaboration, key
pillars in building a resilient and future-ready ICT
ecosystem.”
Senior Principal Assistant Secretary of the
International Division at the Ministry of Human
Resources, on behalf of the Secretary General of
the Ministry of Human Resources, Datuk Azman
Mohd Yusof, he said, “We recognise that building
a future-ready workforce is not simply about
increasing numbers. It is about ensuring that
Malaysians are equipped with the right skills, the
right certifications, and the right exposure to meet
the demands of an increasingly complex digital
landscape.”
BICSI SEA Beyond 2026 Forum, where BICSI
SEA’s partners discussed the future of
digitalization with the current AI-driven landscape.
Celebrating the soft launch with BICSI Southeast
Asia’s partners.
Mary Elizabeth Cheng,
Founder and Principal of Tecnoviq Learning
Academy (TECLA) and Executive Director of
BICSI Southeast Asia Affiliate
Ahmad Salman Ahmad Fua’ad,
Head of Startup & Digitalisation Department,
Selangor Information Technology & Digital
Economy Corporation (Sidec)
Dr. Indera Shaiful Baharun,
Executive Vice President (Technology Ecosystem
Development - Business Division), Malaysian
Technology Development Corporation (MTDC)
Dr. Garies Chong,
Executive Chair of BICSI Southeast Asia
Mohd Azmi bin Isa,
Senior Principal Assistant Secretary, International
Division, Ministry of Human Resources, on behalf
of the Secretary General of the Ministry of Human
Resources, Datuk Azman Mohd Yusof
Dato’ Hasan Azhari bin Haji Idris,
Chief Executive Officer of Invest Selangor Berhad
Nik Hishamuddin Nik Mohd Yusof,
Head of Tertiary, Digital Talent &
Entrepreneurship, Malaysia Digital Economy
Corporation (MDEC)
Siti Shafinaz Mohd Salim,
Head of Technology Hub Development Division,
Cyberview Sdn. Bhd.
with the right knowledge, the right skills, and the
right certifications to meet the evolving demands
of this industry. We must invest in education,
training, and continuous professional development
to build a strong and sustainable talent pipeline for
the future,” said Mary Elizabeth Cheng, Founder
and Principal of Tecnoviq Learning Academy
(TECLA) and Executive Director of BICSI
Southeast Asia Affiliate.
The event was officiated by the Secretary General of the Ministry of Human Resources, Datuk Azman Mohd Yusof.
Building on the success of its 2025 inaugural edition held in Johor Bahru and its Vietnam edition earlier this year, the conference is scheduled to take place on July 21 and 22 at Sunway Resort Hotel, focusing on advancing information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure excellence in an increasingly artificial intelligence (AI)-driven landscape.
In his speech, Azman emphasised that strengthening the nation’s talent pipeline remained a key priority as Malaysia continues to expand its digital economy.
According to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM), the ICT sector currently contributes RM451.3 billion, or 23.4 per cent of the national economy, while employing more than 1.25 million people nationwide. Between 2022 and 2025, over RM342 billion in digital investments were approved, which are expected to generate more than 114,000 new jobs, the majority of which are knowledge-based roles.
He noted that the growing scale of investments highlights the increasing demand for skilled professionals, particularly in areas such as data centres, network infrastructure and AI. “We recognise that building a future-ready workforce is not simply about increasing numbers. It is about ensuring that Malaysians are equipped with the right skills, the right certifications, and the right exposure to meet the demands of an increasingly complex digital landscape,” said Azman.
The conference is organised by Tecnoviq Learning Academy (TECLA), an affiliate of BICSI Southeast Asia, which is part of BICSI, the global authority in ICT standards and professional certification.
Azman also highlighted that the involvement of international bodies such as BICSI would help strengthen Malaysia’s talent development ecosystem by exposing local professionals to globally recognised benchmarks. This alignment supports the Dasar TVET Negara 2030, which emphasises industry-driven training and continuous upskilling.
“The adoption of internationally recognised certifications like BICSI and structured training pathways will certainly help to strengthen industry standards while ensuring a consistent, high-quality talent pool aligned with evolving technological needs,” he added.
He pointed out that closer collaboration between industry players, training institutions and policymakers was also crucial to ensure skills development remains aligned with market needs, particularly in addressing skills mismatch and supporting workforce mobility.
Echoing these sentiments, Executive Chair of BICSI Southeast Asia, Dr. Garies Chong stated, “At BICSI Southeast Asia, we are committed to elevating industry standards while nurturing a highly skilled talent pool and fostering stronger regional collaboration, key pillars in building a resilient and future-ready ICT ecosystem.”
The conference is expected to bring together policymakers, industry leaders, technology providers and educators from across the region to exchange best practices and strengthen regional collaboration. The soft launch saw a gathering of well-known movers in the ICT industry from industry players to government agencies like the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC), Invest Selangor, Selangor Information Technology & Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec), and Cyberview.
The BICSI Southeast Asia Malaysia Conference & Exhibition 2026 has received support from agencies such as the MDEC, Sidec and Cyberview alongside the National Tech Association of Malaysia (PIKOM), as well as corporate sponsors like Softing AG (Germany), SENKO Advanced Components (Euro) Ltd. (UK), OneSystems Technologies Pte. Ltd. (Singapore), and Datwyler AG (Switzerland) among others.
The organisers also announced they continue to welcome corporate sponsorships for the July conference, offering organisations a strategic platform to showcase their capabilities and engage directly with key industry stakeholders. Interested parties are encouraged to connect with a TECLA representative for partnership opportunities via email at info@bicsi-sea.org.
For more information, visit bicsi-sea.org.
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About BICSI Southeast Asia
BICSI Southeast Asia is the regional arm of BICSI, a global professional association advancing the information and communications technology (ICT) community. It supports professionals across the region through industry-recognised training, certifications, and platforms for knowledge exchange.
Serving designers, installers, consultants and project managers, BICSI Southeast Asia promotes best practices in ICT infrastructure design and implementation. Through conferences, exhibitions and professional development initiatives, it fosters collaboration, drives innovation, and upholds global standards, supporting the region’s rapidly evolving digital infrastructure landscape and strengthening the capabilities of ICT professionals. Visit bicsi-sea.org for more info.
马来西亚再接再厉举办区域性 ICT大会，业界精英齐聚BICSI SEA 2026。
专注于AI驱动型基本建设、人才开发及加速实现马来西亚打造数码枢纽的雄心壮志。
(吉隆坡23日讯) — 第二届BICSI东南亚马来西亚大会暨展览会2026今日举行试营运推展仪式，象征着马来西亚继续野心勃勃致力于巩固它作为本区域数码基本建设枢纽的地位。
是项活动乃由人力资源部秘书长拿督Azman Mohd Yusof主持开幕。
继去年于新山成功举办首届大会之后，今年再接再厉预订于7月21和22日假双威度假村酒店举办次届大会，内容专注于在日渐迈向人工智慧(AI)驱动型的生态环境中促进卓越的信息与通讯工艺(ICT)基本建设。
Azman在他的讲词中强调，强化我国的人才梯队依然是首要的优先事项，因为马来西亚正准备继续扩展它的数码经济。
根据马来西亚统计局(DOSM)，ICT领域目前贡献4513亿令吉或占全国经济的百分之23.4，同时在全国各地聘请125多万人。介于2022年和2025年之间，当局批准了逾342 0亿令吉的数码投资额，预料将制造11万4千多份就业良机，其中绝大部份属于知识基础型的职场角色。
他指出，投资的规模与日俱增彰显着熟练专业人士的需求量越来越大，尤其是在数据中心、网络基本建设及AI等领域。“我们承认建立一支未来就绪型的劳动力不纯粹是提高人数而已。重点是确保马来西亚人能够掌握正确的技能、合适的认证以及适当的曝光度，以便迎合日渐繁复的数码环境之需求。”Azman说道。
是项大会乃由Tecnoviq Learning Academy (TECLA所主办，即ICT标准及专业认证全球权威BICSI属下的BICSI Southeast Asia之附属机构。
Azman也强调，国际机构如BICSI的参与将有助于通过让本地的专业人士接触受全球承认的基准来巩固马来西亚的人才开发生态系统。这项调整也支持一向來重视业界驱动培训与持续提升技能的2030年全国技职教育与培训学院(TVET)政策。
“采纳受国际承认的认证系统如BICSI以及结构严谨的培训路径肯定有助于强化业界标准，同时确保我国配合不断演变的技术性需求而拥有一个源源不绝的优质人才库。
他指出，业界营运者、培训机构以及政策制定者之间更紧密的合作也很重要，如此才能确保技能开发能够与市场需求保持一致，尤其是在解决技能错配以及支持劳动力流动性。
BICSI Southeast Asia执行主席 Garies Chong博士也对这类情绪表示认同，他指出：“BICSI Southeast Asia不遗余力提升业界标准之余，也不忘孕育一个高度熟练的人才库以及促进更紧密的区域性合作，毕竟那也是建立一个富有弹性及未来就绪型的生态系统之关键支柱。”
届时预计将有来自本区域各地的决策人员、业界领袖、技术供应商及教育工作者出席是项大会，交换最佳的实践作业及巩固区域性合作。开始试营运当天，现场云集的嘉宾不乏ICT业界的著名推手，包括业界和政府机关例如马来西亚数字经济机构 (MDEC)、马来西亚科技发展机构(MTDC)、雪州资讯科技及数码经济机构Invest Selangor、(Sidec)以及Cyberview。
2026年BICSI东南亚大会暨展览会已获得 MDEC、Sidec和Cyberview连同 大马国家信息与通讯技术协会(PIKOM)以及企业赞助单位如Softing AG (德国)、SENKO Advanced Components, Inc. (美国)、OneSystems Technologies Pte. Ltd. (新加坡)以及Datwyler AG (瑞士)等机构支持。主办方也宣布他们继续欢迎企业界为七月份的大会提供赞助，为各组织提供一个战略性平台，以便展示各自的职能并与关键的业绩利害关系方直接交流。主办方鼓励有意参与的人士透过电邮 info@bicsi-sea.org与TECLA代表联系，以探讨缔结伙伴关系的商机。
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