Malaysia's prime minister says Son selected sites for $50 billion technology investment

Published Sunday, October 25, 2026 · 5:05 AM EDT

SoftBank Group's Masayoshi Son has selected locations in Malaysia for $50 billion in technology investments, the country's prime minister said. The planned spending would expand Son's global investment in AI infrastructure, with Malaysia chosen as a destination.

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