Microsoft’s investment reflects its confidence in Malaysia’s digital potential

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KUALA LUMPUR: Microsoft’s single largest investment of US$2.2 billion (US$1=RM4.73) over the next four years reflects its confidence in Malaysia’s dig...

The Microsoft logo is pictured before CEO Satya Nadella's speech during an event named Microsoft Build AI Day in Kuala Lumpur on May 2, 2024. - AFPPIX

In a joint statement today, the Digital Ministry and Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation said Microsoft is pivotal in numerous collaborative initiatives, including talent development, startup support, and digital adoption for micro small and medium enterprises as a longstanding MDEC partner since 1998.

It noted Microsoft’s investment in Malaysia, facilitated by MDEC, which includes establishing global business services and data centre development in strategic locations countrywide.Microsoft has also been a key partner in the public sector’s digitalisation agenda, having signed the Cloud Framework Agreement with the government in 2022, the statement said.

“With digital agencies under the Ministry’s purview, including MDEC and Cyber Security Malaysia , this partnership is poised to drive further progress in these critical areas,” it said.

 

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