Microsoft will invest ~RM10.5 billion into cloud & AI to empower Malaysia

At the Microsoft AI Day today, Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO, Microsoft announced that the company will invest US$2.2 billion over the next four years to support Malaysia’s digital transformation. This marks the single largest investment in its 32-year history in the country.

According to Nadella, the investment includes building cloud and AI infrastructure in Malaysia, strengthening its partnership with the Government of Malaysia to establish a national AI Centre of Excellence and enhance the nation’s cybersecurity capabilities. Moreover, it will also create AI skilling opportunities for an additional 200,000 people in Malaysia and support the growth of Malaysia’s developer community.

Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella meets with YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia at Perdana Putra, Putrajaya in Malaysia on May 02, 2024. As part of the Bersama Malaysia initiative, Microsoft will provide numerous benefits such as technical and vocational education and training students with AI skills through the AI TEACH Malaysia program, as well as women with opportunities and support to build careers in cybersecurity via the Ready4AI&Security program. On top of that, the company will also enhance employability and work readiness for young people with AI fluency training, and even employees of non-profit organizations.

Microsoft will continue to partner with the Government of Malaysia to enhance the nation’s digital ecosystem through several initiatives. These include establishing a national AI Centre of Excellence in collaboration with agencies in Malaysia’s Ministry of Digital to drive AI adoption across key industries while ensuring AI governance and regulatory compliance.

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