I welcome the announcement by the SoftBank-led consortium, including Grab and PETROS, to invest in AI Infrastructure Platform in Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia. This is a significant moment in the country’s digital transformation and reflects global confidence in Malaysia’s potential to develop and use AI. It supports our ambition to become an AI Nation by 2030, as set out in the National AI Action Plan 2026–2030. The government will work with the relevant state authorities to facilitate this highly anticipated project. The willingness of global investors like SoftBank and Masayoshi Son to invest in Malaysia reflects strong confidence in our national capabilities, investment climate and political stability. Integrating SoftBank’s capital and expertise with Grab’s regional AI capabilities and proven track record of deploying operational AI across its ecosystem will significantly enhance Malaysia’s AI infrastructure and global competitiveness. As Malaysia develops its AI infrastructure, we expect large-scale digital investments to support our sustainability goals. This project must meet applicable federal and state requirements, including those on renewable energy use. I expect this investment to create skilled jobs for Malaysians and help more of our rakyat build expertise in AI. It should also create opportunities for our local businesses to supply goods and services as Malaysia builds its AI capabilities. #MalaysiaMADANI #YakinMADANI