Credit : Gobind Singh Deo's X
PETALING JAYA, October 21 — Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo has called on French software company Dassault Systèmes to empower Malaysia’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through affordable access to technology and training, as the company officially opened its upgraded Malaysia office in Bandar Utama, Selangor.
“AI will continue to drive the digitalisation of industry, and the official opening of Dassault Systèmes Malaysia today reflects our commitment to strengthening innovation and building an AI-driven economy,” Gobind said in a post shared on X on October 21.
The minister said that, with more than 40 years of experience in the industry, Dassault Systèmes offers Malaysia more than just software solutions. He said its technology would become an important bridge between ideas and the manufacture of physical products, while providing a platform that allows AI to be trained on accurate digital models based on the real world.
“This capability will bring great benefits to the development of the nation’s strategic industries, particularly aerospace, automotive, hyperscale cloud service providers and data centres,” he wrote in Malay.
“I also call on Dassault Systèmes to empower the local SME sector through access to technology at affordable prices as well as a series of training, enabling them to be equipped with the skills needed to remain competitive and thrive in the digital economy,” he added.
“Welcome, Dassault Systèmes! Together we will continue to drive Malaysia’s digital transformation agenda,” Gobind said. The post was shared in a thread with photographs from the ribbon-cutting ceremony, a group photo with guests and staff, and the minister signing a commemorative wall and greeting employees.
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Measurable goals for SMEs
Speaking at the launch, Gobind said Malaysia was building the data, connectivity and cybersecurity foundations needed for industrial AI through the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), Twentytwo13 reported.
“Through our partnerships with MITI, the Selangor government and other public agencies represented here today, we are ensuring that digital policy and industrial policy pull in the same direction,” he said.
“All I ask in return is for Dassault Systèmes to assist our SMEs. By making technology affordable and offering hands-on training, your company’s initiatives and tools can deliver lasting national value. As such, I call on Dassault Systèmes to commit to measurable goals here, supported fully by my ministry and MDEC,” the minister said.
Gobind also noted that France had built one of the world’s most sophisticated industrial technology ecosystems, spanning aerospace, nuclear technology and luxury manufacturing. “Malaysia must take the same steps. Partnerships like this one will certainly assist us in our goal of turning Malaysia into an AI Nation and further growing our already booming digital economy,” he said.
Also present were French Ambassador to Malaysia Marc Abensour, Selangor executive councillor for investment, trade and mobility Ng Sze Han, and Dassault Systèmes executive vice-president for Asia Pacific Samson Khaou.
A 51,000-square-foot regional hub
According to CRN Asia and DagangNews, the upgraded office spans 51,000 square feet across two floors and houses the company’s DELMIA Hub, which builds, delivers and supports advanced planning and scheduling solutions for Dassault Systèmes customers worldwide. It will also serve as a regional and global technology and delivery centre, alongside regional shared-services teams for finance and digital marketing.
Dassault Systèmes has operated in Malaysia for more than two decades, growing from five employees in its early days to about 440 today, DagangNews reported. The company has supported the digital transformation of manufacturing sectors such as electrical and electronics, automotive and aviation by working with government agencies, educational institutions and industry players.
Khaou said Malaysia had the strongest opportunity to move up the manufacturing value chain with industrial AI. “By combining virtual twin technology with the knowledge and know-how of engineers and industry experts, manufacturers can turn their expertise into practical outcomes, improving product quality, operational efficiency and sustainability,” he said, as quoted by CRN Asia.
Source: Gobind Singh Deo’s X
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