- Sunway University and Indonesia-based Elitery have signed a nonbinding MoU to explore collaboration in AI and digital learning without financial or legal obligations.
- The partnership will focus on intelligent learning systems, joint research, training and upskilling, and knowledge exchange through workshops and conferences.
- Elitery becomes Sunway University’s first strategic partner in advancing campus AI capabilities as the university continues to strengthen its global academic standing.
Sunway University and Elitery, the leading Indonesian provider of managed cloud and security solutions, have signed a nonmonetary and nonbinding MoU for exploring opportunities for collaboration on AI and digital learning. The MoU provides a framework for good faith discussions and does not carry any financial or legal obligations for either party but acts as an avenue for both organizations to evaluate mutual interests and co-develop initiatives that advance the cause of technology-enabled education.
With this agreement, the two organizations want to explore how new digital tools could help shape the future of learning and research. The collaboration will investigate educational technology innovations in developing intelligent learning systems with the ability to support educators and improve student performance. Besides the development of technologies, it also aims to identify potential joint research projects in the growing field of education technology, creating opportunities for international academic contributions and participation in global showcases.
It also mentions the need for capacity building, including both parties exploring opportunities around training and upskilling to equip students, faculty, and researchers with the practical skills required in AI and digital tools. Other areas of focus include knowledge and best practices exchange through potential cobranded seminars, workshops, and conferences to spur the adoption of AI-driven education throughout Malaysia and the region.
Meanwhile, the Dean of the School of Education at Sunway University, Professor Malissa Maria Mahmud, was optimistic about the future of the partnership. She commented that technology has increasingly played a critical role in shaping the future of education and believes that the agreement is an opportunity to explore how AI can meaningfully enhance teaching and learning while ensuring educators and students are equipped with the digital capabilities required in today's economy. She mentioned that the non-binding nature of the MoU allows flexibility for both parties to identify and co-create initiatives that truly benefit their academic community and external partners.
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Reiterating, Kresna Adiprawira, the President Director of Elitery opined that education has always been one of the pivotal focus areas in the company's journey towards innovation. With a history of collaborations with leading academic institutions and government organizations, Elitery has always resoundingly pursued the goal of making learning more accessible and impactful through technology. He further added that this alliance with Sunway University means they are committed to carving out future-ready talents and contributing to Malaysia's Digital Transformation via the serene pedagogical interface.
Elitery becomes the first strategic partner supporting Sunway University’s efforts to advance AI capabilities on campus. The MoU will guide collaborative discussions for an initial period of three years, with any resulting programmes or projects to be formalized under separate agreements as necessary. Sunway University is one of Malaysia’s leading private universities and continues to attract international recognition.
It has been ranked in the QS global listings and has been rated the number-one private university in ASEAN by AppliedHE 2025, and ranked top non-government linked private university in ASEAN according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026. For a record fourth consecutive year, it has also been recognised as the leader in graduate employability in Malaysia under Talentbank’s National Graduate Employability Index.
