KUALA LUMPUR – Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim received a courtesy call from Emanuelle (Manos) Raptopoulos, SAP’s Global President of Customer Success for Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa, during a meeting in Kuala Lumpur.
SAP, recognised as a global leader in enterprise applications and artificial intelligence (AI), has been a strategic partner in advancing Malaysia’s digital transformation agenda.
The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss closer cooperation in strengthening the use of digital technology, enhancing efficiency in both public and private sectors, and nurturing highly skilled talents among youth and future graduates.
Prime Minister Anwar emphasised the importance of partnerships with global technology companies in accelerating Malaysia’s digital ambitions.
He noted that collaboration with SAP could help drive sustainable and competitive economic growth, while also ensuring that Malaysia remains at the forefront of technological innovation.
The discussion highlighted SAP’s role in supporting governments and industries worldwide with enterprise solutions that integrate AI and data-driven decision-making.
Malaysia’s focus on digitalisation aligns with SAP’s expertise in building resilient systems that improve governance, streamline operations, and foster innovation.
Talent development was a key theme of the meeting. Both parties agreed that equipping young Malaysians with digital skills is essential to preparing the workforce for future challenges.
SAP’s global initiatives in training and upskilling were recognised as valuable models that could be adapted to Malaysia’s needs.
Malaysia has been actively pursuing digital transformation across multiple sectors, including finance, education, and public administration.
The government’s push for AI adoption reflects its commitment to modernising national infrastructure and ensuring competitiveness in the global economy.
The courtesy call underscored Malaysia’s determination to strengthen ties with international technology leaders.
By engaging with SAP, the government aims to accelerate innovation, improve service delivery, and create new opportunities for sustainable growth.
Prime Minister Anwar reaffirmed that strategic cooperation with companies such as SAP is vital to achieving Malaysia’s long-term vision of becoming a digitally empowered nation.
