The pledge comes after he announced a $1.7 bn investment in Indonesia and Thailand's first data centre region this week to boost cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure.
2nd May 2024 10:00 AM 
Microsoft on Thursday pledged a $2.2 billion investment in artificial intelligence and cloud computing in Malaysia to help develop the country's AI infrastructure.
The tech giant's chief executive Satya Nadella is on a three-nation tour of Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia, to announce a range of investments in data centres, AI and cloud services.
Giving a keynote speech in Kuala Lumpur, CEO Satya Nadella revealed that Microsoft announced it will invest $2.2 billion over the next four years to support Malaysia's digital transformation, which is reported to be the single largest investment in its 32-year history in the country.
Nadella revealed in the statement that Microsoft is committed to supporting Malaysia's AI transformation and ensuring it benefits all Malaysians.
The CEO therefore stressed that its 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.
