Oracle announces a $6.5 billion investment to establish its first public cloud region in Malaysia, positioning the country as a key player in Southeast Asia’s cloud and AI innovation boom.
Oracle Corporation is set to invest over $6.5 billion to develop its first public cloud region in Malaysia, marking one of the largest tech investments in the country to date. This move comes as global tech companies continue to pour billions into Southeast Asia, with Malaysia emerging as a critical hub for cloud services and AI-driven infrastructure.
The new cloud region will support Malaysian organizations in modernizing their applications, migrating to cloud-based systems, and leveraging AI and data analytics to drive innovation. Key clients such as government agencies, financial institutions, and large industries will benefit from local cloud services, improving efficiency and reducing reliance on overseas infrastructure.
This investment surpasses the $6.2 billion commitment made by Amazon Web Services last year, highlighting Oracle’s aggressive expansion strategy in the region. The Malaysia-based cloud region will be Oracle’s third in Southeast Asia, following two existing facilities in Singapore.
Garrett Ilg, Oracle's Executive Vice President for Japan and Asia Pacific, emphasized the company’s role in helping Malaysian clients innovate faster, streamline processes, and achieve cost efficiency. "We are committed to supporting our customers’ digital transformation and ensuring they can rely on local, secure, and scalable cloud infrastructure," Ilg said.
Oracle’s expansion in Malaysia is part of a broader push into Southeast Asia’s growing AI and cloud services market. Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and other tech giants have similarly committed billions to cloud and data center projects across the region.