He said the investment marked a significant milestone in Malaysia’s digital transformation and reflected growing international confidence in the country’s potential to develop and deploy AI technologies.
The initiative would also support Malaysia’s ambition to become an AI Nation by 2030, in line with the National AI Action Plan 2026–2030.
Anwar said the government would work closely with the relevant state authorities to facilitate the implementation of the highly anticipated project.
He added that the participation of global investors, including SoftBank and its founder Masayoshi Son, demonstrated strong confidence in Malaysia’s national capabilities, investment climate and political stability.
According to Anwar, combining SoftBank’s capital and expertise with Grab’s regional AI capabilities and proven experience in deploying AI solutions across its ecosystem would significantly strengthen Malaysia’s AI infrastructure and enhance its global competitiveness.
He stressed that the development of AI infrastructure must also align with the country’s sustainability objectives, adding that the project would be required to comply with applicable federal and state regulations, including requirements relating to renewable energy utilisation.
Anwar also expressed expectations that the investment would generate skilled employment opportunities for Malaysians, strengthen local expertise in AI and create business opportunities for domestic companies to participate in the supply of goods and services.
He said the project would contribute to building Malaysia’s capabilities in AI while positioning the country as a more competitive player in the global digital economy.
— Anwar Ibrahim Facebook
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