K2, an Abu Dhabi government–owned company specializing in advanced autonomous systems and AI-driven technologies, has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Pahang Aerospace City (PAC) and the University Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) to cooperate on the development of next-generation autonomous platforms.
The Letter of Intent reflects a mutual commitment to enhancing public safety and passenger mobility, while laying the groundwork for the responsible and ethical deployment of AI-powered systems.
The LoI was signed prior to the ‘Hi-Tea’ event hosted by the Sultan of Pahang, His Majesty Sultan Abdullah, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The ceremony highlighted the deepening partnership between K2 and Pahang, and was attended by Sean Teo, Managing Director of K2, alongside Dr. Yatimah Alias, Vice-Chancellor of UMPSA, and Adjunct Professor Nurazmi Abas, CEO of PAC.
Teo noted that, “This LoI reflects our shared vision with Pahang’s leadership to responsibly advance the future of AI and autonomous systems. It demonstrates how cross-border collaboration, anchored in academic and industrial cooperation, can create lasting impact for nations and societies.”
Nurazmi Abas stated that this agreement represents a critical step toward positioning Pahang as a hub for innovation and advanced technology.
Dr. Alias said that, “This cooperation opens new pathways for our students and researchers to contribute directly to the future of AI and autonomous systems. Together with K2 and PAC, we are building a foundation that combines academic excellence with practical application for Malaysia’s long-term growth via the establishment of UMPSA’s first Venture Studio.”
Strategic Collaboration to Advance Autonomous Systems
As part of this cooperation, K2 will collaborate with UMPSA to identify opportunities to develop autonomous systems and programs that leverage Malaysian university talent and human capital development. PACDB, a national flagship initiative in the state of Pahang, will serve as the operations and business technology partner for Malaysia.
PACDB, together with its strategic partners in Pahang Aerospace City, is committed to endowing University Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah with $11 million (RM50 million) to support academic and technological advancement.
UMPSA, a leading Malaysian public university recognized for technology and engineering excellence, will spearhead academic collaboration and support national certification frameworks for future system deployment.
K2 Strengthens Global AI Partnerships Through Malaysia Pact
This collaboration underscores K2’s commitment to working with international partners to shape the future of autonomy and AI, while ensuring that projects are developed with responsibility, safety, and long-term sustainability at their core.
The initiative also aligns with the UAE’s strategic emphasis on technology leadership, access to market, and international cooperation, reinforcing the country’s role as a global hub for advanced research, innovation, and commercialization.
PAC and its partners will further showcase and officially launch this initiative at the Dubai Airshow 2025, taking place from 17th to 21st November 2025.
