Oracle, the American tech company, has announced, that they are going to invest in Malaysia AI for more than $6.5 billion to establish its first public cloud region in Malaysia. This major move will support Malaysia’s AI and digital economy and provide advanced cloud and AI services, and helping the country grow into an important technology spot in Southeast Asia.
A Major Investment in Malaysia AI Technology
Oracle’s planned Investment is part of a major trend of tech companies investing billions in Malaysia AI. Major companies like Microsoft, Nvidia, Google, and ByteDance have already put money into the country’s digital infrastructure, especially in cloud services and data centers. These investments show the growing need for AI and technologies powered by data in the region.
Oracle’s move in Malaysia AI is a major step, marking one of the biggest tech investments in the country, even exceeding Amazon’s AWS $6.2 billion investment last year. This cloud region will help modernize local businesses and speed up their shift to the cloud.
Transforming Businesses with Cloud and AI
Oracle’s new cloud region will provide over 150 infrastructure and Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions. These services aim to help businesses in Malaysia AI development, update their applications, and move important work to the cloud. Core services include Oracle Autonomous Database and Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite, giving customers a full cloud experience.
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) will also feature advanced technologies like Generative AI Agents and a powerful AI supercomputer with 131,072 NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs. This will provide strong computing power to support AI applications, helping businesses improve their data management, analytics, and AI capabilities.
Supporting Local Businesses and Innovation
Malaysian officials have warmly welcomed Oracle’s investment. The country’s Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry, YB Senator Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, said that, this expansion will supports Malaysia AI, digital goals, like building 3,000 smart factories by 2030. The new cloud region will help small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) access advanced technology and AI tools to improve their operations.
Garrett Ilg, Oracle’s Executive Vice President for Japan and Asia Pacific, highlighted Malaysia AI growth potential in the space. He said Oracle’s investment shows the company’s commitment to making Malaysia a key hub for cloud infrastructure and AI development, helping the country to achieve leadership in digital innovation.
Expanding Cloud Infrastructure Across Southeast Asia
Oracle’s new cloud region in Malaysia will be the company’s third in Southeast Asia, after its existing facilities in Singapore. Globally, Oracle operates 50 public cloud regions across 24 countries. The company has ambitious plans to continue expanding its cloud infrastructure across the Asia-Pacific region, with future projects planned from Japan to New Zealand and India.
Oracle has also raised its revenue forecasts, expecting to exceed $100 billion by financiall 2029. This growth is led by the increasing demand for cloud services and AI technologies, which are becoming essential for businesses worldwide.
A Crucial Step for Digital Transformation
IDC reports show that demand for AI services and infrastructure is growing quickly, requiring more data centers to handle large amounts of data and provide the power needed to train AI models. Oracle’s cloud region will meet this need by offering fast, quick response cloud services that follow local data rules. OCI’s sovereign AI features will ensure businesses have full control over their data, in line with Malaysia’s digital sovereignty policies.
NVIDIA will also support this initiative by providing AI infrastructure for the cloud region. With Oracle’s new cloud region in the country, customers can use NVIDIA’s advanced platforms to build and run AI applications locally. This will speed up the growth of AI technologies and influence digital transformation for businesses in the country.
Conclusion
Oracle’s $6.5 billion investment in the country for cloud and AI services centre is a major development for the country. By creating a public cloud region, Oracle will help the country modernize its businesses, enhance AI innovation, and build the infrastructure needed for a digital economy. This initiative positions Malaysia as a leading hub for AI and cloud technologies in Southeast Asia, creating new opportunities for businesses and advancing the country’s technological growth.
