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SoftBank plans $50 billion investment in Malaysia for AI, new technologies, and data centers
Key points
- SoftBank plans $50 billion investment in Malaysia.
- Investments target AI, new technologies, and data centers.
- Malaysia aims to be an "AI nation" by 2030.
- Other tech giants like Google, AWS, and Microsoft also invested in Malaysia.
SoftBank's Planned Investment
SoftBank Group reportedly plans to invest $50 billion in Malaysia. This information was shared by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who stated that SoftBank's chairman, Masayoshi Son, identified locations in Kuching, Sarawak, and peninsular Malaysia for these investments.
Focus on AI and Data Centers
The planned investments will concentrate on artificial intelligence, new technologies, and data centers. This aligns with Malaysia's national AI action plan, launched earlier this year, which aims to strengthen the country's AI capabilities and infrastructure.
Malaysia's AI Ambitions
Malaysia is working towards becoming an "AI nation" by 2030. The country has attracted significant technology investments, with data center-related investments reaching 385.7 billion ringgit ($94 billion) between 2021 and the first half of 2026.
Other Major Tech Investments
SoftBank's planned investment follows similar commitments from other major tech companies. Google announced a $2 billion investment in 2024 for its first data center and cloud region in Malaysia. Amazon Web Services (AWS) plans to invest $6.2 billion through 2038, and Microsoft announced a $2.2 billion investment in cloud and AI infrastructure.
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SoftBank Group plans to invest $50 billion in Malaysia, focusing on artificial intelligence, new technologies, and data centers. This investment supports Malaysia's goal to become an "AI nation" by 2030 and follows other major tech investments in the country.