KUALA LUMPUR: Dagang NeXchange Bhd (DNeX) is collaborating with Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) to drive the digital transformation of the later organisation.
In a statement, DNeX said the parties had inked a memorandum of understanding, which will explore the co-creation of future-read MARA internal talent through transformation and innovation enablement, and acceelerating AI-driven digital entrepreneurial capabilities.
The partnership will also explore the development of an expanded, next-generation digital platform for MARA.
Leveraging the latest enterprise-grade AI capabilities, DNeX and MARA intend to collaborate on the development of an 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 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.
"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," said DNeX IT CEO Marlishiraz Ramli.