YTL AI Labs has launched ILMUcode, a sovereign frontier AI coding platform designed to help Malaysian developers and students build software using advanced AI tools.
Powered by the ILMU-GLM-5.3 model developed in partnership with Z.ai, ILMUcode has achieved strong results on international coding benchmarks, ranking among global leaders on Terminal-Bench 2.1 and DeepSWE.
As part of the launch, 800 first-year computer science students at Universiti Malaya will receive RM100 in monthly ILMUcode credits for three months, providing each student with a total of RM300 to explore and build projects using the platform.
The platform was officially launched at Universiti Malaya by Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Zambry Abd Kadir. Designed as an agentic coding assistant, ILMUcode can analyse complex codebases, write and edit software, troubleshoot errors and help turn ideas into working applications more efficiently.
YTL AI Labs says the platform operates through sovereign infrastructure, enabling users to access advanced coding capabilities at a lower cost while maintaining greater control over the underlying technology and infrastructure.
ILMUcode forms part of the wider ILMU AI ecosystem, alongside the ILMUclaw agent builder and ILMUchat conversational assistant. The broader ecosystem also includes Bahasa Melayu multimodal AI models, which have achieved leading results on the MalayMMLU benchmark, as well as speech recognition, text-to-speech and ILMU-Nemo models built on NVIDIA Nemotron technology.
HONOR X9e Pro Pre-Orders Sell Out in Malaysia Ahead of October 9 Launch
HONOR has announced that pre-orders for the X9e Pro have sold out in Malaysia just seven days after opening, ahead of the smartphone’s official first sale on October 9, 2026.
The mid-range smartphone is priced at RM1,899 for the 256GB model and RM2,399 for the 512GB version. Key features include an 11,000mAh battery, a 6.8-inch 120Hz display with a peak brightness of 10,000 nits, IP69K water resistance and protection against drops of up to three metres.
Customers purchasing the device during the first sale will also receive promotional benefits valued at up to RM1,326, including a complimentary HONOR Watch 6i, a RM100 rebate and HONOR Rakyat Care+.
Stock Replenishment Underway
HONOR Malaysia said demand for the X9e Pro has exceeded initial expectations, with pre-order allocations selling out ahead of the official release.
The company is currently working to replenish stock across HONOR Experience Stores, its official website, authorised dealers and its flagship stores on Shopee, Lazada and TikTok Shop.
The X9e Pro will be available in four colours: Royal Purple, Reddish Brown, Dawn Gold and Midnight Black. Customers can also opt for 12-month, zero-interest instalment plans starting from RM158.25 per month.
HONOR X9e Pro Specifications
The smartphone features a 6.8-inch 120Hz display with a claimed peak brightness of 10,000 nits, designed to improve visibility in bright outdoor conditions. HONOR has also included several eye-care features, including AI Defocus Display, Motion Sickness Relief, Circadian Night Display and DOT Eye Comfort Protection.
Performance is supported by up to 24GB of total RAM, combining 8GB of physical RAM with 16GB of HONOR Turbo RAM.
Power comes from an 11,000mAh silicon-carbon battery supporting 80W HONOR SuperCharge and 27W wired reverse charging, allowing the phone to charge other compatible devices.
Durability is another major focus. The device uses Ultra-Bounce Anti-Drop Technology 4.0, which HONOR says can withstand drops from up to three metres and reduce screen damage by up to 82%. The phone has also received SGS 5-Star certification.
For water protection, the smartphone uses a multi-compartment design inspired by submarines and carries IP68, IP69 and IP69K ratings. HONOR also says it supports underwater photography at depths of up to 10 metres.
First-sale customers will additionally receive the upgraded HONOR Rakyat Care+ package, which includes two years of front and back screen replacement, two years of liquid-damage protection and a one-year extended warranty.
YTL AI Labs Launches ILMUcode Frontier AI Coding Platform for Malaysian Students and Developers
