The first area of Microsoft cloud in Malaysia, known as Malaysia West, was formally opened. The new region is located in a larger Kuala Lumpur and included three areas of availability and provided cloud services to satisfy local data storage needs.
With this launch, Malaysian organizations will have access to Microsoft services such as Azure and Microsoft 365, as well as tools for calculation, storage, cyber security and data analysis. The region is expected to help reduce latency performance and improve for users in the country.
The Malaysian Minister for Digital, YB Gobind Singh Deo, said in the recorded report that the launch supports the goal of the government to move the country further into the value chain using digital and AOLS. He said that the government wants to create a strong digital environment for local businesses in accordance with Microsoft’s cloud principles.
Microsoft Scott Guthrie, which leads the Cloud and AI division, said the cloud area was designed to support AI Malaysia plans and provide organizations to create safer systems.
Some companies have already started using a new infrastructure, include Petronas, Finhero, Scicom Berhad, Senang, Sirim Berhad, TNG Digital and Veeam. Microsoft spends more organizations that are connected, growing for local cloud services as needed.
The IDC estimates that the region could generate about $ 10.9 billion over the next four years. Approximately 17% are expected to come directly from the Malaysia West region. Idc also designs that more than 37,000 new jobs could be created, including nearly 6,000 qualified IT roles.
More local efforts AI in the pipeline
During the AI Tour in Kuala Lumpur, Microsoft Bina AI Malysia, a program designed to support local AI development, introduced. In the effort, Microsoft plans to establish a National Innovation Center AI in Malaysia. The aim is to help strengthen AI strategies, create tools and a talent train for future roles.
Microsoft cooperates with EY, the AI National Authority under the Ministry of Digital, and Petronas Leadership Center to explore how the Center can support AI projects in the real world and create local talent. This is based on Microsoft’s earlier investments of $ 2.2 billion to support cloud goals and artificial intelligence in the country.
Training of 800,000 Malaysians in skills
In order to help build AI workforce in Malaysia, Microsoft launched AIFormyfuture in December 2024. Participants come from a diverse environment, include government, business, schools and insufficient groups.
The company cooperates with several local groups and providers of training to address their audience. These include the Bij-Biji, Iwfcim, ITRAin, Peoplelogs, Pepper Labs, National TVET Council and TalentCorp.
Microsoft CEO, Laurence, said that the cloud area gives customers access to local infrastructure, while the skills program aims to prepare more Malaysians for employment in the AI sector.
(Photo from Nour Betar)
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