KUALA LUMPUR: In a statement on Thursday, Microsoft announced its commitment to invest $2.2 billion in Malaysia over the next four years, aimed at bolstering the nation’s digital transformation. This significant investment marks Microsoft’s largest in Malaysia since its inception 32 years ago.
CEO Satya Nadella’s visit to Kuala Lumpur as part of his Southeast Asia tour underscores the company’s dedication to promoting its innovative artificial intelligence (AI) technology in the region. Prior stops in Indonesia and Thailand set the stage for this pivotal announcement.
Microsoft’s investment will encompass the development of cloud and AI infrastructure, as well as the provision of AI training opportunities for 200,000 individuals, thereby nurturing Malaysia’s burgeoning developer community.
Furthermore, the tech giant pledges collaboration with the Malaysian government to establish a national AI Center of Excellence and fortify the nation’s cybersecurity capabilities, signaling a strategic partnership geared toward advancing Malaysia’s digital landscape.–REUTERS
