News And Event
Microsoft’s US$10.9B Boost to Malaysia: Powering 37,575 Jobs & Training the Next Digital Workforce
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.
ZTE’s RM200M 5G Investment in Malaysia: A Golden Opportunity for Talent & Training Growth
China-based telecoms equipment giant ZTE Corporation is set to invest RM200 million in Malaysia to establish two innovation centres and introduce the latest 5G technology through collaborations with local operators. ZTE will also position Malaysia as a digital hub, while building a regional centre of excellence for its global operations, according to Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz’s post on X (formerly Twitter).
Billions in AI & Digital Investments Are Flowing to SE Asia — Time to Upskill or Get Left Behind!
Growth of foreign direct investment in Southeast Asia could continue to outpace China during global and regional supply-chain realignment. While flows have remained largely directed into manufacturing, there’s a surge of interest in services and digital industries. Malaysia has staged a strong comeback while Vietnam has fallen victim to a high-base effect.
From Brain Drain to Brain Gain: RM2B HRD Funds to Boost Graduate Employment
The government will unlock up to RM2 billion in Human Resources Development (HRD levy funds from Sept 1 to help companies hire Malaysian graduates, strengthen local employment, and tackle brain drain. Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong said the initiative marks the first time employers will be allowed to use their HRD levy contributions to pay graduate salaries, instead of limiting the fund to training.
Pearson Scales AI Study Platform Worldwide, Supporting Smarter Learning Everywhere
Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s lifelong learning company, today announced the international expansion of Study Prep, its AI-enhanced video learning experience that provides personalized study support across more than 25 academic subjects. Launched commercially globally in the first half of 2025, Study Prep will now reach students worldwide, including in Canada, Brazil, the UK, India, China, and South Africa. Study Prep’s expansion represents a significant step toward broadening access to AI-powered learning resources around the world.
Global Skills Gap? Pearson & HCLTech Launch AI-Powered Solutions to Reshape Learning
Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s lifelong learning company, and HCLTech, a global technology company, today announced a multi-year strategic partnership to accelerate the transformation of learning, skills, and workforce readiness in an AI-driven world. The partnership combines Pearson’s global expertise and scale in learning and assessment with HCLTech’s strengths in digital transformation, product engineering, and AI. Together, the companies will co-develop AI-powered products and services designed to close skills gaps, empower individuals to advance their careers, and help organizations adapt and succeed amid rapid technological change.