KUALA LUMPUR, October 3 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hailed Oracle’s decision to invest RM27 billion in Malaysia as a significant boost to the country’s position as a regional hub for cloud infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI) growth. Anwar emphasized that the investment reflects global tech companies’ confidence in Malaysia’s potential, following similar commitments from Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, and Google. These investments, totaling US$16.9 billion, highlight Malaysia’s appeal as a strategic gateway for digital innovation.
Oracle’s announcement of its first public cloud centre in Malaysia will provide AI infrastructure and services, enabling local businesses to modernise applications and leverage cloud technology. Anwar further stressed the importance of ensuring long-term benefits for the Malaysian workforce through the development of AI faculties, centres of excellence, and community empowerment initiatives, aligning with the goals of the Madani Economy.
