Microsoft invests $2.2 billion in Malaysia's cloud, AI services

Microsoft is investing $2.2 billion in Malaysia's cloud and AI infrastructure, including a national AI center. CEO Satya Nadella also announced a $1.7 billion investment in Indonesia and a regional data center in Thailand. Microsoft plans to provide AI training for 2.5 million people in Southeast Asia by 2025. The company aims to boost AI development in the region, with AI potentially contributing $1 trillion to Southeast Asia's GDP by 2030.