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FRIDAY | APR 17, 2026

BIZ & FINANCE

Zetrix AI, CAICT launch blockchain-based AI agent identity platform

KUALA LUMPUR: Zetrix AI Bhd, formerly known as MY E.G. Services Bhd, has teamed up with the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) to roll out a blockchain-based platform to provide artificial intelli gence (AI) agents with verified identities. The platform, called Avatar, was introduced at the World Internet Conference Asia Pacific in Hong Kong. It allows individuals and companies to create AI “digital twins” trained on their own data — including preferences, knowledge and communication style — to carry out tasks on their behalf. Unlike conventional chatbots, these agents are designed to interact with other systems, users and even other AI agents, with a layer that verifies who they represent and what they are allowed to do. The launch comes as the industry shifts towards more autonomous systems capable of handling workflows, coordinating tasks and conducting transactions. Avatar’s role is to provide a framework that ensures these actions are tied to verified identities and supported by legitimate credentials or digital assets. The platform is built on a hybrid framework and integrates with Astron and Zetrix blockchains. It allows AI agents to access verifiable credentials such as identity records, professional qualifications and digital assets. Zetrix AI said the system will also include a CAICT-certified security framework and an open market place where developers can publish specialised AI agents. CAICT Astron vice-president You Xiao Yu said trust will be critical as AI systems begin acting on behalf of individuals and organi sations. “As agents take on more responsibilities, ensuring secure and trustworthy execution becomes essential,” he said.

Zetrix AI group managing director TS Wong said the platform is designed to support a new type of digital interaction in which AI agents represent users or companies in transactions. “This requires knowing who you are dealing with and having access to verified credentials or assets needed to complete the task,” he said. During the presentation, chief AI officer CZ Wong outlined several potential use cases. For businesses, AI agents could handle onboarding, respond to queries and retain institutional knowledge. Public figures could use them to manage large-scale engagement, while creators may monetise their expertise through personalised services. Companies could also deploy such agents as an alternative to traditional websites, enabling direct interaction with customers. For individuals, Zetrix AI said the technology could act as a personalised digital assistant, and over time, evolve into a form of digital legacy. A key feature is the ability for AI agents to interact with one another. In such cases, agents could negotiate, exchange information and complete transactions inde pendently, with blockchain providing the underlying layer for identity and verification. The platform will also include an “agent store”, allowing third-party developers to offer specialised agents, with options to obtain CAICT security certification to support enterprise use. The initiative reflects broader efforts to address concerns around identity, permissions and reliability in open AI systems. Zetrix AI is positioning Avatar as part of the infrastructure needed for a more automated digital economy, where trust remains a central issue.

TM Nxera marks topping-out of data centre in Johor From left: TM group CFO Ahmad Fairus Rahim, Nxera CEO & executive director Bill Chang, TM group CEO Amar Huzaimi Md Deris, TM Nxera chief commercial officer Aiguo Han, and TM group general counsel Nik Azli Abu Zahar at the topping out ceremony.

low latency AI workloads, enabling enterprises to deploy AI at scale. “Backed by TM and Singtel’s extensive cross-border terrestrial fibre and subsea connectivity, the campus is engineered to support hyperscalers, AI innovators and enterprises seeking resilient, high-performance and sustainable data centre solutions. “Having already received strong interest and demand from hyper scalers and enterprises, we are focused on building scalable, future ready digital infrastructure that contributes to digital transformation across industries and fosters a thriving digital ecosystem,” he added. With structural works now completed, TM Nxera will proceed with mechanical and electrical instal lations, systems integration and commissioning. The campus re mains on track to begin its first phase of commercial operations by the second half of 2026.

o Signifies structural completion of AI-ready, hyperconnected facility in Iskandar Puteri

ISKANDAR PUTERI: TM Nxera, the joint venture between Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) and Nxera, Singtel Digital InfraCo’s regional data centre arm, celebrated the topping out of its AI-ready, hyperconnected data centre in Iskandar Puteri, Johor – a development set to power Malaysia’s next phase of AI-driven growth that will strengthen its role as a regional digital hub. The ceremony signifies the completion of the first building’s structural framework, a decisive step forward in the construction and systems integration phase. Since the groundbreaking in July 2024 and securing a multi-year electricity supply agreement with

Tenaga Nasional Bhd for 280MW of power earlier this year, the data centre is now entering the customer onboarding and commercial operations stage. TM Nxera CEO Mahathir Said said the topping-out ceremony reflects the company’s strong execution as it moves towards delivering the first building of the campus, with scalability up to 200MW, making it one of the largest AI-ready campuses in Malaysia. “Aiming for Power Usage Effectiveness of Ů 1.30 at full load, advanced liquid cooling technologies and renewable energy integration, the data centre is optimised for demanding high compute and ultra

Education retains its importance in the Malaysian landscape for parents, students and stakeholders. The changes are fast paced with new developments in new fields of study such as cybersecurity, data protection, augmented and virtual reality, machine learning in education, digital education and artificial Intelligence. Leading the way are universities, who are invited to showcase their latest programmes, curriculum and content in our Education Focus for 2026.

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