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New Straits Times
6 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Microsoft to accelerate AI innovation through BINA AI initiative
KUALA LUMPUR: Microsoft unveiled the BINA AI Malaysia, an initiative to support the country's next phase of AI transformation. Microsoft Malaysia managing director Laurence Si said the initiative is a renewed commitment to Malaysia's resilient, inclusive and sustainable AI economy, and represents more than just providing infrastructure and tech tools. "It is our commitment to work side by side with the government, industry partners and community to scale AI adoptions, drive innovation and develop future-ready talents," he said at Microsoft AI Tour here today.
BusinessToday
28-04-2025
- Business
- BusinessToday
PayNet Expands Program Akar With AI Talent Engine For Malaysia's Financial Sector
Second row: (5th from the left) Jun Maria Abdullah Tan, Senior Director, PayNet Akar; (9th from the left) Farhan Ahmad, GCEO, PayNet; (10th from the left) Laurence Si, Managing Director, Microsoft Malaysia. Payments Network Malaysia (PayNet) has launched the second phase of Program Akar, aimed at developing AI and data science talent for Malaysia's financial services industry. 100 students will join the new cohort this year, beginning with 25 from Multimedia University (MMU) and expanding to 75 from other local universities by year-end. The enhanced curriculum focuses on three key areas: Values-Driven Enrichment Digital Payment Knowledge AI & Data Science Mastery The programme, powered by Microsoft under its AIForMYFuture initiative, is delivered in partnership with PEOPLElogy Berhad and Futuresparx Sdn Bhd. Students will receive mentorship, hands-on learning, and job placement opportunities within leading financial institutions. Farhan Ahmad, Group CEO of PayNet, said, 'Program Akar is about more than preparing students for jobs. It's about preparing them to lead Malaysia's digital economy with purpose.' Laurence Si, Managing Director of Microsoft Malaysia, added, 'By collaborating with PayNet through Program Akar, we're helping build a generation of talent equipped with the digital and AI skills to thrive, in line with Microsoft's AIForMYFuture initiative.' Program Akar was first introduced in July 2024 in collaboration with AWS, with a focus on cloud and digital payments. Related
Ammon
20-03-2025
- Business
- Ammon
Microsoft Malaysia to launch three data centres in Q2 2025
Ammon News - Microsoft will launch its first cloud region in Malaysia with three data centres by mid-year, the tech company said on Thursday, nearly a year after it announced a $2.2 billion investment in the Southeast Asian country. The data centres, known as the Malaysia West cloud, will be located in the greater Kuala Lumpur area and will start operations in the second quarter, Laurence Si, managing director of Microsoft Malaysia, said at a press conference. The Technology Roundup newsletter brings the latest news and trends straight to your inbox. Sign up here. Microsoft did not reveal the capacity of the data centres. Asked if Microsoft has faced any issues in exporting chips to Malaysia due to U.S. export controls on semiconductor chips, Si said the company was monitoring the situation. "At this point, everything is status quo for us. We do have a good relationship with all the various stakeholders. Everything that we intend to invest and go live with in our region, that continues to stay on track," he said. In May last year, Microsoft announced an investment of $2.2 billion over the next four years to expand its cloud and artificial intelligence services in Malaysia. Si said Microsoft estimated its commitments in Malaysia over the next four years would generate $10.9 billion in revenues and create more than 37,000 jobs. "Local businesses and organisations will be able to innovate faster and more securely, driving the country's progress towards becoming the hub for cloud and AI growth in Southeast Asia", he said. Reuters
Reuters
20-03-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Microsoft Malaysia to launch three data centres in Q2 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Reuters) - Microsoft will launch its first cloud region in Malaysia with three data centres by mid-year, the tech company said on Thursday, nearly a year after it announced a $2.2 billion investment in the Southeast Asian country. The data centres, known as the Malaysia West cloud, will be located in the greater Kuala Lumpur area and will start operations in the second quarter, Laurence Si, managing director of Microsoft Malaysia, said at a press conference. Microsoft did not reveal the capacity of the data centres. Asked if Microsoft has faced any issues in exporting chips to Malaysia due to U.S. export controls on semiconductor chips, Si said the company was monitoring the situation. "At this point, everything is status quo for us. We do have a good relationship with all the various stakeholders. Everything that we intend to invest and go live with in our region, that continues to stay on track," he said. In May last year, Microsoft announced an investment of $2.2 billion over the next four years to expand its cloud and artificial intelligence services in Malaysia. Si said Microsoft estimated its commitments in Malaysia over the next four years would generate $10.9 billion in revenues and create more than 37,000 jobs. "Local businesses and organisations will be able to innovate faster and more securely, driving the country's progress towards becoming the hub for cloud and AI growth in Southeast Asia", he said.
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Microsoft Malaysia to launch three data centres in Q2 2025
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Microsoft will launch its first cloud region in Malaysia with three data centres by mid-year, the tech company said on Thursday, nearly a year after it announced a $2.2 billion investment in the Southeast Asian country. The data centres, known as the Malaysia West cloud, will be located in the greater Kuala Lumpur area and will start operations in the second quarter, Laurence Si, managing director of Microsoft Malaysia, said at a press conference. Microsoft did not reveal the capacity of the data centres. Asked if Microsoft has faced any issues in exporting chips to Malaysia due to U.S. export controls on semiconductor chips, Si said the company was monitoring the situation. "At this point, everything is status quo for us. We do have a good relationship with all the various stakeholders. Everything that we intend to invest and go live with in our region, that continues to stay on track," he said. In May last year, Microsoft announced an investment of $2.2 billion over the next four years to expand its cloud and artificial intelligence services in Malaysia. Si said Microsoft estimated its commitments in Malaysia over the next four years would generate $10.9 billion in revenues and create more than 37,000 jobs. "Local businesses and organisations will be able to innovate faster and more securely, driving the country's progress towards becoming the hub for cloud and AI growth in Southeast Asia", he said. Sign in to access your portfolio
