Key facts
- SoftBank is discussing a $50 billion investment in Malaysia for AI and data centers.
- Sites have been chosen in Sarawak and Kuching on Borneo, and on the Malay Peninsula.
- The investment is part of SoftBank's expansion of its AI infrastructure push in Asia.
SoftBank Group is in discussions to invest $50 billion in Malaysia, focusing on artificial intelligence and data centers, as part of its broader expansion of AI infrastructure in Asia. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son has selected specific locations on Borneo, including Sarawak and its capital Kuching, as well as sites on the Malay Peninsula for this initiative. Ibrahim described the potential investment as one of the largest single commitments Malaysia has ever attracted.