The Malaysian government confirmed that it has secured Chinese investments in the country worth RM2.97 billion. Deals were made with multiple Chinese technology companies that specialise in AI-powered innovation hubs, intelligent customer service centres, AI platforms, and next-generation digital infrastructure.
The list of companies, Baidu (via Wisetech), Tsing Digital, iSoftStone, Inspur Group, China Mobile International, and China Unicom. “These companies have pledged their support for Malaysia’s digital aspirations, bringing with them advanced technologies and deep expertise that will strengthen the nation’s tech ecosystem,” Gobind Singh Deo, Minister of Digital, said.
With the confirmed digital investments from China, the government says that this will open up the road to the creation of more than 6,800 high-value digital jobs across the country, which, according to the Digital Ministry, is all part of its mission to transform Malaysia into a hub for next-generation infrastructure.
“The mission reinforced the importance for Malaysia to invest in next-generation digital infrastructure capable of supporting complex, emerging technologies such as autonomous mobility, national-scale command platforms, and real-time decision intelligence. These foundational systems will be critical to future-ready smart cities, digital public services, and responsive governance.”
(Source: Office of the Ministry of Digital, The Edge)
