SoftBank's Masayoshi Son Plans $50 Billion Investment in Malaysia, Including AI and Data Centers

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar announced on October 24 in Malacca that SoftBank Group founder and CEO Masayoshi Son plans to invest $50 billion in Malaysia, spanning areas including AI and data centers.

Anwar said he held an online meeting with Son on October 20 to discuss the matter. Son has selected Sarawak, Kuching and the Malaysian peninsula as locations for the investment, covering AI, emerging technology and data centers. SoftBank is a Japanese multinational investment company.