He said the proposed collaboration would include establishing a research and development (R&D) space to facilitate faster and more secure quantum migration in the country.
“Malaysia is considering accelerating its quantum migration process. I have asked the MCMC to engage with the NSC and NACSA and discuss with telecommunications companies on how we can work together to establish an R&D space for faster and more secure quantum migration,” he said.
Fahmi was speaking to reporters after visiting several exhibition booths at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Doha 2026 here yesterday, where he explored technological innovations that could benefit Malaysia.
He said one of the innovations that caught his attention was quantum-safe communication, which is becoming increasingly important in ensuring future data protection.
He noted that the emergence of quantum computers in the market was expected to pose significant challenges to existing cryptography and encryption methods used to protect sensitive information.
“I foresee that quantum migration and quantum-safe communication will be among the key issues facing many countries in the years ahead.
“Quantum computers are expected to enter the market in the near future, posing major challenges to existing cryptography and encryption methods used to ensure our data remains secure,” he said.
Apart from quantum technology, Fahmi said his visit also provided an opportunity to explore other innovations, including the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into smart city services and security systems.
Quantum migration refers to the process of upgrading existing digital security systems to adopt quantum-resistant encryption technologies designed to protect data against potential threats posed by future quantum computers.
–Bernama
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