Miti on Skyvast-Huawei project: Govt keen on building AI infrastructure, but initiatives must go through due process

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The Malaysian Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) clarified that the recent AI infrastructure initiative launched by Skyvast Corporation and Huawei Technologies is not a government project. Miti emphasized that the initiative is not part of any government agreement or national program. While the government is interested in developing AI infrastructure, such projects must undergo proper legal, operational, and reputational due diligence. Miti reaffirmed Malaysia's commitment to complying with export control laws and national security directives, emphasizing transparency and accountability.