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UTeM is first M'sian uni to offer degree in quantum computing technology

Published

29 July 2026

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people

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Quantum Computing

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Malaysia

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Read at thestar.com.my

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Fusion42 · 29 July 2026 · Fusion42 review

Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) has become the first university in Malaysia to offer a bachelor's degree in quantum computing technology. The four-year programme is designed to produce skilled graduates for sectors like healthcare and finance, aligning with the country's national quantum roadmap.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Quantum Computing. Wire is Fusion42's founder-focused intelligence feed: each story is connected to the funds and startups it names — every one with a live profile on Raise or Scout — so founders can follow the capital and the momentum behind the headline rather than just the headline itself. Wire analysis is one of the live surfaces Arthur reasons over.

◆ The Wire takeaway

Malaysia is building its own quantum talent pipeline, not just relying on overseas graduates. If you're planning a deep tech R&D hub in Southeast Asia, your long-term hiring roadmap now has a specific location to build around.

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