SARAWAK, Malaysia, Nov 4, 2025 – Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: FR0014003TT8, DSY.PA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with INVEST Sarawak, a government-linked investment promotion agency in Malaysia, to explore collaboration supporting Sarawak’s transformation into an innovation-driven, sustainable economy using Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform and expertise in digital transformation.
The MoU brings together Dassault Systèmes’ global leadership in virtual twin technology with INVEST Sarawak’s mandate to attract and facilitate high-impact investments into the state. The MoU signals a shared ambition to create long-term value for Sarawak’s key industries, workforce, and communities through sustainable, innovation-driven development.
Central to the collaboration is the establishment of an Innovation Lab in Sarawak, envisioned as a strategic platform to foster innovation, ecosystem development, and cross-sector collaboration. The lab will support strategic industries and cultivate partnerships across government, academia, and the private sector.
The collaboration also includes plans for an Industry Training Center to develop Sarawak’s future-ready workforce. Programs will focus on upskilling and reskilling professionals, alongside enabling educators and institutions to deliver high-quality technical training aligned with global standards.
In the area of smart city and urban planning, both parties will explore the application of Dassault Systèmes’ advanced digital technologies, including virtual twin and data-driven applications, to enable more efficient, inclusive, and sustainable development, in line with Sarawak’s broader smart city ambitions.
“This partnership represents a major milestone in Sarawak’s transformation journey. Together with Dassault Systeme, we have opportunity to drive innovation across sectors to attract high value investments to the region of Sarawak by strengthening our talent pipeline via upskilling and reskilling, utilisation of advanced solutions like virtual twin technologies and data-driven urban planning platforms. We look forward to unlock long-term value for our local industries and communities,” said Timothy Ong, Chief Executive Officer, INVEST Sarawak.
“Our collaboration with INVEST Sarawak supports the state’s ambition of becoming a digitally empowered and innovation-driven economy. By combining our 3DEXPERIENCE platform with the state’s strategic goals, we aim to nurture a dynamic ecosystem, ranging from startup incubation and academic research to industry collaboration and talent development, for sustainable growth across all sectors,” said Samson Khaou, Executive Vice President, Asia-Pacific, Dassault Systèmes.
This first agreement between Dassault Systèmes and INVEST Sarawak marks the beginning of a strong partnership, with pilot projects and stakeholder engagement expected in the coming months.
About Dassault Systèmes
Dassault Systèmes is a catalyst for human progress. Since 1981, the company has pioneered virtual worlds to improve real life for consumers, patients and citizens. With Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform, 370,000 customers of all sizes, in all industries, can collaborate, imagine and create sustainable innovations that drive meaningful impact. For more information, visit www.3ds.com.
