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SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son picks Malaysia for $50bn of AI investment, Anwar says

Source: The Next WebCristian DinaOctober 26, 2026
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SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son announced plans to invest $50 billion in Malaysia across AI, advanced technology, and data centre infrastructure. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the investment commitment following a video call with Son. The announcement was made at an event launching a national cost-of-living plan.

Key points

  • $50bn investment from SoftBank to Malaysia
  • Focus on AI, technology, and data centres
  • Announced by Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim

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