PUTRAJAYA: With data being “the new gold”, Malaysia is set to enjoy economic ripple effects from the RM4bil “Bersama Malaysia” initiative with tech giant Microsoft Corp that will also strengthen the country’s potential as a regional data hub.
The initiative will see Microsoft set up its first data centre region in the country to deliver trusted cloud services locally and to upskill one million Malaysians by the end of 2023.
Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said this significant investment from Microsoft further fortified Malaysia’s position as a potential data hub.
“I am delighted to welcome Microsoft’s long-term commitment to Malaysia in empowering our inclusive digital economy and look forward to our long and prosperous digital partnership, ” said Muhyiddin in his keynote address when launching the Microsoft “Bersama Malaysia” initiative here yesterday.