Malaysia's Tech Sector Rides Al, Data Centre Wave This Year And Into 2026

Malaysia's technology (tech) sector continued its strong momentum in 2025, powered by rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and a boom in data centre investments, amid intensifying strategic competition between the United States and China.

This year, Malaysia remains an attractive alternative for multinational technology investors, with Penang and Johor standing out as the country's primary tech hubs.