Microsoft Announces Massive $2.2 Billion Investment in Malaysia's AI and Cloud Infrastructure

The investment marks the largest in the country by Microsoft, aiming to boost AI skills and economic growth.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has unveiled a $2.2 billion investment to enhance cloud and AI infrastructure in Malaysia, the company's largest in the country to date.
The investment includes the creation of a national AI Centre of Excellence and aims to train 200,000 Malaysians in AI skills.
This strategic move is part of Microsoft's broader push to expand its footprint in Southeast Asia, amidst ongoing US-China tensions.
Additional investments include $1.7 billion in Indonesia and plans for a new data center in Thailand, highlighting the region's growing importance.
Research by Kearney suggests AI could add nearly $1 trillion to Southeast Asia's GDP by 2030, with Malaysia poised to benefit significantly.