Dagang Nexchange Bhd has signed a memorandum of understanding with Majlis Amanah Rakyat to drive digital transformation across the Malaysian organisation through AI-enabled platforms and entrepreneurial capability development, according to The Star.

The partnership explores co-creation of future-ready MARA internal talent through transformation and innovation enablement while accelerating AI-driven digital entrepreneurial capabilities. The collaboration will also examine development of an expanded, next-generation digital platform for MARA.

Leveraging enterprise-grade AI capabilities, DNeX and MARA intend to collaborate on developing an AI upskilling framework cultivating an AI-first startup culture. The programme integrates capability-building services with advanced digital platforms, empowering MARA entrepreneurs to leverage AI as core competitive advantage while enhancing market resilience and business competitiveness.

Marlishiraz Ramli, IT CEO at DNeX, said: "The strategic partnership with MARA is a significant milestone for DNeX. It underscores our commitment to leverage our expertise in digital technology and AI to not only enhance our own capabilities but also to contribute meaningfully to national talent development and entrepreneurial growth."

The memorandum outlines plans for a Unified Data Intelligence Hub through a central, AI-native digital ecosystem designed to harmonise MARA's data assets. Using advanced integration and analytics technologies, the platform will serve as the foundational engine for MARA's digital transformation, significantly enhancing data accessibility, cross-pillar unification and operational efficiency.

The programme provides entrepreneurs with strategic advisory services, AI-enabled platforms and structured mentorship necessary to achieve rapid scalability and sustainable innovation. The initiative positions MARA to strengthen digital capabilities while advancing national entrepreneurial development objectives through technology integration.

The partnership demonstrates how AI-driven transformation initiatives can support national talent development while enhancing organisational competitiveness through advanced digital infrastructure.

Discover the AI upskilling framework and digital transformation roadmap in the full article.