In May 2025, Microsoft officially launched its first cloud region in Malaysia, called Malaysia West, located in Greater Kuala Lumpur. This new region offers services like Azure, Microsoft 365, storage, cybersecurity, and data analytics, aimed at supporting Malaysia’s digital and AI ambitions. Key companies such as PETRONAS and TNG Digital are already leveraging the infrastructure. IDC predicts the region will generate US$10.9 billion and create over 37,000 jobs, including nearly 6,000 skilled IT roles.
Microsoft officially launched its first cloud region in Malaysia
