KUCHING: ZTE Corporation has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) with SACOFA Sdn Bhd to advance Sarawak’s digital infrastructure and support the state government’s PCDS 2030 and Digital Economy 2030 objectives.
ZTE is a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions.
The MOU was signed during the Mobile World Congress 2026 held in Barcelona, Spain.
Both parties said the strategic collaboration demonstrates a long-term commitment to providing innovative and sustainable telecommunications solutions for the state of Sarawak, with a focus on expanding reliable connectivity to rural and remote areas.
"This integrated approach ensures reliable, sustainable, and future-ready connectivity while minimising environmental impact. Under the strategic framework, ZTE and SACOFA will explore deploying an integrated suite of next-generation connectivity solutions, including rural pilot base stations designed for efficient and scalable coverage expansion and high-speed fixed wireless access (FWA) solutions for rapid last-mile connectivity,” both parties said in a joint statement.
To address infrastructure constraints in remote regions, the partnership will also incorporate hybrid microwave and satellite backhaul architectures, solar and hybrid-powered green energy systems, and intelligent remote monitoring platforms for autonomous operations.
"Moreover, ZTE’s solutions and SACOFA’s state-wide network modernisation initiative are aimed at accelerating broadband access to homes, longhouses, schools, healthcare facilities, and enterprises, particularly in areas where conventional fibre deployment presents logistical challenges,” they said.
ZTE Malaysia managing director Steven Ge said ZTE is proud to support the Sarawak government’s digital transformation journey. "By combining advanced fibre access, high-performance FWA, trusted public Wi-Fi platforms, integrated rural base stations, and smart green energy systems, we aim to deliver scalable, secure connectivity solutions tailored to Sarawak’s diverse landscape,” he said.
Chief executive officer of SACOFA, Jafer Sadig Abdul Lathiff, said Sarawak’s aspiration to become a high-income and digitally advanced state requires forward-looking infrastructure strategies and trusted technology partnerships.
"Through this strengthened collaboration with ZTE Malaysia, we are accelerating rural connectivity via fibre, FWA, and secure public Wi-Fi platforms, ensuring inclusive access to digital services for all Sarawakians. Strong technology collaboration is fundamental for advancing the state government’s PCDS 2030 and Sarawak Digital Economy 2030 objectives,” he added. - Bernama
