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Microsoft’s investment in Malaysia
Microsoft announced it will invest $2.2 billion over the next four years to support Malaysia’s digital transformation – the single largest investment in its 32-year history in the country.As a part of it investment, Microsoft will:
- build cloud and AI infrastructure in Malaysia
- create AI skilling opportunities for an additional 200,000 people in Malaysia
- strengthen its partnership with the Government of Malaysia to establish a national AI Centre of Excellence and enhance the nation’s cybersecurity capabilities
- support the growth of Malaysia’s developer community.
“We are committed to supporting Malaysia’s AI transformation and ensure it benefits all Malaysians. Our investments in digital infrastructure and skilling will help Malaysian businesses, communities, and developers apply the latest technology to drive inclusive economic growth and innovation across the country,” said Nadella.
Microsoft’s investment in Thailand
The investment announcement comes a day after the company made commitments to build new cloud and AI infrastructure in Thailand. Microsoft said that the company will provide AI skilling opportunities for over 100,000 people and support the nation’s growing developer community.
Nadella made the announcement in front of approximately 2,000 developers and business and technology leaders at the Microsoft Build: AI Day in Bangkok, which was also attended by Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Microsoft’s investment in Indonesia
Earlier this week, Microsoft said it will invest$1.7 billion over the next four years in new cloud and AI infrastructure in Indonesia. Further, the company will provide AI skilling opportunities for 840,000 people, and support for the nation’s growing developer community. This is the single largest investment in Microsoft’s 29-year history in the country.