Microsoft to invest RM10.5bil in Malaysia’s cloud and AI infrastructure

KUALA LUMPUR: Microsoft will invest RM10.5 billion over the next four years to support Malaysia’s digital transformation – the single largest investment in its 32-year history in the country.

Microsoft chairman and chief executive officer Satya Nadella said the company aims to build a “world class AI infrastructure” that will be made available to Malaysia.

Its investment includes building cloud and AI infrastructure in Malaysia as well as creating AI skilling opportunities for an additional 200,000 people in the country.

Via the investment, Microsoft also plans to strengthen partnership with the government to establish a national AI Centre of Excellence and enhance the nation’s cybersecurity capabilities.