Tanjong Malim:Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) and HONOR Technology (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd have signed a memorandum of agreement to establish the HONOR AI Lab @ UPSI. This initiative aims to enhance education, research, and innovation in artificial intelligence.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the agreement was signed by UPSI Vice-Chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Md Amin Md Taff and HONOR Malaysia Chief Executive Officer Ethan Chen, in the presence of Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir. The signing ceremony took place at the Dewan Tuanku Canselor on UPSI's Sultan Azlan Shah Campus.

The lab is intended to provide a platform for students to explore AI technology and for lecturers and researchers to expand their research and develop innovations relevant to Malaysia's digital economy. It will serve as a hub for AI-related activities such as workshops, professional certification programs, and industrial training, which will help students develop technical and soft skills.

Facilities at the lab will include industry-standard AI computing equipment and development tools, enabling UPSI lecturers to integrate AI applications into the curriculum and conduct research and innovation projects. The lab is also expected to facilitate collaboration between academics and industry experts to develop AI solutions.

Ethan Chen of HONOR emphasized that the collaboration with UPSI reflects the company's commitment to expanding access to the AI ecosystem and developing local talent to meet industry needs. The two-year agreement will see the HONOR AI Lab situated at the Tuanku Bainun Library, managed by UPSI's Faculty of Computing and Meta-Technology.