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May 15, 2025

U.S. Tech Investment Signals Confidence in Malaysia’s Digital Future

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May 15, 2025

Despite the push by the Trump administration to bring investment in U.S.-based data centers, U.S. technology firms continue to expand globally. Recently, a major U.S. technology firm recently announced a US$236 million investment in Malaysia to build a new data center and support the construction of a water treatment facility. This move reflects a broader industry trend of diversifying data storage and processing capabilities away from China and India, deepening their digital footprint in ASEAN.

Prime Minister Anwar recently called for an accelerated AI development through cross-ministerial collaboration to drive innovation and realize the country's vision of becoming a regional data hub. As Malaysia scales up support for tech-sectors—particularly in AI and digital finance—U.S. business showing steady confidence in Malaysia’s digital ecosystem, viewing it as an attractive alternative data hub.  In addition, this development signals a deepening interdependence in the global digital economy ecosystem.

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