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SoftBank plans $50 billion investment in Malaysia AI infrastructure
SoftBank Group Chairman Masayoshi Son has announced plans to invest $50 billion into Malaysia’s technology sector, focusing on artificial intelligence, new technologies, and data centers. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim confirmed the news following a video conference with Son, noting that the investment is intended to accelerate the billionaire’s global strategy regarding AI infrastructure.
The proposed projects are expected to target specific regions, including Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak, specifically Kuching. This move positions Malaysia as a central hub for AI infrastructure in Southeast Asia, a region increasingly attracting major players like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google.
Anwar Ibrahim stated that the investment would create high-quality job opportunities, particularly for the younger workforce. The announcement follows a period of significant growth for Malaysia’s data center sector, which recorded 385.7 billion ringgit ($94 billion) in related investments between 2021 and the first half of 2026.
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Anwar Ibrahim · Malaysia · Masayoshi Son · Sarawak · SoftBank Group
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Masayoshi Son plans to invest $50 billion in Malaysia's technology infrastructure. www.businesstimes.com.sg · www.japantimes.co.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] The investment is expected to create new job opportunities for the younger workforce. www.businesstimes.com.sg · www.japantimes.co.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] The investment will focus on artificial intelligence, new technology, and data centers. www.businesstimes.com.sg · www.japantimes.co.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] SoftBank is working on a $500 billion data center project in Ohio. www.businesstimes.com.sg · www.japantimes.co.jp
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Malaysia recorded 385.7 billion ringgit in data-center-related investments from 2021 through the first half of 2026. www.japantimes.co.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] The investment targets Sarawak (Kuching) and Peninsular Malaysia. www.businesstimes.com.sg · www.japantimes.co.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] SoftBank's telecom unit is building data centers in Hokkaido and Sakai, Osaka. www.businesstimes.com.sg · www.japantimes.co.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] SoftBank has a project in France costing up to 75 billion euros. www.businesstimes.com.sg · www.japantimes.co.jp