KUALA LUMPUR: Microsoft’s investments in Malaysia are expected to generate an economic impact of US$10.9 billion over the next four years, creating 37,575 jobs and accelerating the adoption of cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the country.

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) ‘Microsoft Cloud Dividend Snapshot’ for Malaysia, the economic boost will come from Microsoft’s cloud region, partner ecosystem and cloud-using customers.

Microsoft Malaysia managing director Laurence Si said of the total jobs created, 5,700 will be skilled information technology (IT) roles, further strengthening Malaysia’s digital workforce.

“With the rapid pace of innovation in Malaysia, the upcoming Malaysia West cloud region is not just a technological infrastructure, it is key to powering the nation’s growing AI economy,” he told reporters during a media briefing today.