Converge and Sarawak Partnered on New Fibre Network
A new 3,000-kilometre cable will connect Sarawak to global digital hubs, aiming to support regional data center growth.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Data Centers
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Converge ICT Solutions Inc and Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation have announced an agreement to build a fibre-optic network connecting Kuching to Hong Kong and Singapore. The project represents a significant expansion of high-capacity digital infrastructure for the region.
Why it matters
The infrastructure aims to address surging demand for data center and cloud computing capacity in Asia. By integrating Sarawak into a major cable line, the initiative looks to establish the region as a central digital gateway.
The planned infrastructure spans more than 3,000 kilometres of fibre-optic cable. It utilizes a branching unit to connect Kuching directly into the existing Hong Kong-Singapore main line.
The players
Converge ICT Solutions Inc
A Philippines-based telecommunications service provider that builds and operates fibre-optic broadband and data network infrastructure.
Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation
A regional development entity focused on driving digital transformation and modernizing infrastructure within the Sarawak region.
The details
The project connects Kuching to a major cable line linking Hong Kong and Singapore, with additional branch connections reaching the Philippines and Thailand. By employing a branching unit—a specialized piece of subsea equipment that allows a single cable to split into multiple directions—the network integrates Sarawak into the wider Asian digital grid. This connectivity is designed to facilitate high-capacity data transmission necessary for scaling artificial intelligence operations and data center deployments.
Timeline
October 5, 2026: The agreement was signed and the project was announced at IDECS26.
The Tech Race
This project aligns with the broader strategy of expanding digital gateways across Southeast Asia to compete for global cloud computing traffic. It follows the trajectory established by similar regional efforts presented at the IDECS26 conference.
The network is designed to support backend digital infrastructure, meaning users will experience it through improved cloud service reliability and data latency in the region. There is currently no public timeline for when the cable will become operational.
The takeaway
This project highlights the move toward decentralizing data hubs to support AI development throughout Asia. Observers should track subsequent announcements regarding the construction timeline for the branching segments.
Further reading
For broader trends in digital capacity, see our coverage of Data Centers.
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