BlackBerry expands APAC Secure Communications Headquarters in Malaysia

The announcement marks a significant milestone in BlackBerry’s commitment to enhancing cybersecurity capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region, with Malaysia playing a central role in this expansion.

BlackBerry Limited is expanding its Secure Communications division’s Asia Pacific (APAC) regional headquarters in Malaysia, across three strategic locations in the country. The expansion builds on the launch of MCMC and BlackBerry Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (CCoE) in Cyberjaya in March 2024.

The expansion will see the cybersecurity vendor now have a dedicated regional support center which will cater customers in the APAC region. The center will be staffed by over 50 technical experts, enabling 24/7 support and professional services. The expansion also includes a new sales and marketing office.

According to Tash Stamatelos, Senior Vice President for BlackBerry in APAC, this expansion supports both BlackBerry’s regional growth strategy and Malaysia’s national priorities, including capacity building, enhanced disaster response, and the implementation of sovereign, military-grade communications to combat rising espionage.

“As Malaysia strengthens its position as a regional hub for digital resilience and innovation, we are proud to expand our APAC Secure Communications headquarters here – now with enhanced 24/7 support for a region tackling complex risks,” said Stamatelos.

Building on the MCMC and BlackBerry Cybersecurity Center of Excellence in Cyberjaya, the expansion strengthens Malaysia’s position as a regional hub for secure communications while enhancing the nation’s ability to support government, critical infrastructure, and industry against evolving cyber threats.

Last month, BlackBerry also announced that its global acclaimed CLIC (Certifications for Leadership in Cybersecurity) program will be offered at the Malaysia Cybersecurity Center of Excellence. The international expansion of the CLIC program in Malaysia is a global first for the Catalyst and marks another phase of the Government of Canada’s $3.9 million (CAD) multi-year investment in cybersecurity training at the facility, announced at APEC in November 2024.

Under Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, Global Affairs Canada (GAC) is providing strategic support and funding, subsidizing the courses for Malaysians nationwide to enhance regional cybersecurity capacity and resilience in Southeast Asia. In collaboration with BlackBerry, the Catalyst, SANS Institute (SANS) and Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), this public-private sector initiative is set to further cement the Malaysia CCoE as a world-class hub for cyber talent development.

BlackBerry also announced a new partnership with EC Council that will offer government employees nationwide with increased access to cybersecurity training and certifications through the CCoE in Malaysia. The collaboration supports Malaysia’s pioneering efforts to boost human cyber capital and strengthen the nation’s defences against growing digital threats, equipping government employees with advanced, industry-relevant skills through flexible learning modules.