Cyberjaya, 2 March 2026 – Dagang NeXchange Berhad (“DNeX”) and Majlis Amanah Rakyat (“MARA”) have announced a strategic collaboration to spearhead a digital transformation driven by artificial intelligence (“AI”) for MARA organisation. The two parties formalised this partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) that will establish a collaborative framework for high-impact initiatives.
The MoU encompasses the co-creation of future-ready MARA internal talent through transformation and innovation enablement; the acceleration of AI-driven digital entrepreneurial capabilities; and the development of an expanded, next-generation Digital Platform for MARA.
Under the MoU, both parties will prioritise talent development and innovation empowerment by leveraging the latest AI technologies, aimed at future-proofing MARA’s educational and organisational pillars in ensuring a resilient and digitally adept workforce capable of driving MARA’s long-term strategic goals.
Leveraging the latest enterprise-grade AI capabilities, DNeX and MARA intend to collaborate on the development of AI Upskilling framework to cultivate an AI-first start-up culture. By integrating capability-building services with advanced digital platforms, the programme empowers MARA entrepreneurs to leverage AI as a core competitive advantage, enhancing market resilience to drive business competitiveness, providing entrepreneurs with the strategic advisory, AI-enabled platforms, and structured mentorship necessary to achieve rapid scalability and sustainable innovation.
The MoU also outlines plans for the architecting of 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, this future-proofed platform will serve as the foundational engine for MARA’s digital transformation, significantly enhancing data accessibility, cross-pillar unification, and operational efficiency.
Marlishiraz Ramli (“Shiraz Ramli”), Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of DNeX IT 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. We look forward to a successful collaboration that will drive real-world digital transformation.”
The collaboration, according to Shiraz, is expected to strengthen DNeX’s strategic positioning by opening access to new market segments through joint programmes that support start-ups, entrepreneurs, and the national innovation ecosystem; integrating AI-driven solutions and advanced digital platforms, aligning with DNeX’s broader digitalisation and smart technology initiatives; and reinforcing DNeX’s role as a strategic partner to key government-linked institutions like MARA, which enhances the company’s credibility and visibility in national innovation and socio-economic agendas.