Sarawak continues to assert itself as a regional tech powerhouse with the launch of Keteq AI, an artificial intelligence-driven power conversion device hailed as a world-first innovation. Developed entirely in Sarawak and supported by the state government’s digital transformation policies, Keteq AI is a game-changing semiconductor product that aligns perfectly with Sarawak’s smart city ambitions and its role in Malaysia’s digital economy.
Keteq AI: Redefining Energy Conversion
Keteq AI is designed to drastically improve power conversion efficiency by intelligently managing energy loads through AI algorithms. It caters to the growing demands of smart infrastructure and AI-powered systems in urban environments.
Unlike conventional converters, this chip uses real-time learning to adapt to energy usage patterns, reducing wastage and improving sustainability in power systems – a crucial aspect for smart city implementations.
Economic and Global Potential
The global semiconductor market is projected to hit USD 1.1 trillion by 2030. With Keteq AI, Sarawak positions itself in the niche but critical AI-energy intersection, offering the potential to export patented technologies.
The Sarawak government has already registered Keteq AI’s intellectual property rights (IPR) locally and is in the process of obtaining international protection, paving the way for global partnerships and production scalability.
Empowering Sarawak’s Digital Economy Vision
The development of Keteq AI is a direct result of Sarawak’s Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030, which targets a digital economy-driven growth model. This device exemplifies how homegrown R&D can spur industry-specific innovation in smart energy, aligning with green development and digital governance.
Keteq AI will be piloted in smart grid systems, and possibly integrated into smart building infrastructure, EV charging systems, and rural electrification programmes, supporting Sarawak’s aim to become Southeast Asia’s energy-tech hub.
Key Statistics: Keteq AI and Market Potential
| Metric | Value/Detail |
| Global semiconductor market (2030) | USD 1.1 trillion (Statista) |
| Malaysia’s digital economy share (2023) | 23.2% of GDP (DOSM) |
| Target by 2025 | 25.5% of GDP (RM 382 billion) |
| R&D investment for Keteq AI | RM 12 million (local sources) |
| IP Registration | Nationally filed, global IP pending (May 2025) |
Table 1 shows relevant figures that highlight the economic significance of Keteq AI, including the projected value of the semiconductor market, Malaysia’s digital economy contributions, and local investment into R&D.
Keteq AI represents more than technological progress – it’s Sarawak’s bold step into the future of digital innovation, proving that local ingenuity can lead the way in global tech revolutions.
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