# SoftBank Discusses $50 Billion AI and Data Center Plan in Malaysia

By John Kim

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Published: 2026-10-26T00:38:00.000Z
Updated: 2026-10-26T00:38:00.000Z
Section: Business

> Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he discussed the plan with SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son in a video call.

SoftBank Group is discussing a $50 billion investment plan in Malaysia focused on artificial intelligence and data centers, as it seeks to expand its AI infrastructure presence in Asia.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he discussed the plan with SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son during a video call. SoftBank has related investment efforts in the United States and Europe as it pursues the broader Asian expansion.