Malaysia is advantageously poised to further its digital economy agenda and must now ensure the ecosystem continues to attract investments that fuel the nation's progress toward an emerging technological future.
Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said he is committed to expanding Malaysia's digital talent agenda through university–industry pathways, technical and vocational education and training (TVET) specialisations, and targeted programmes in artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, cybersecurity, creative content, and gaming.
"Malaysia must be a producer of digital talent, not just a consumer of it.
"These foundations form the backbone of a competitive digital nation. They make Malaysia a place where global companies can innovate and scale, and where Malaysians can develop and apply their technical expertise in emerging technologies," he said at the opening of Tencent Malaysia's office in Kuala Lumpur this morning.
"Tencent has been operating in Malaysia for over a decade. It has been a steady and trusted partner in Malaysia’s growth story. With this new office, it is expanding its commitment by building a 500-person hub.
"This will create more high-value work for Malaysians. The turnout at this morning’s event is a testament to the strong community Tencent has built.
"For Malaysia, this means more than an office opening. It means investment, job creation, and skills development; for Tencent, it means access to talent, innovation, and regional markets. Together, we are advancing a shared vision of digital leadership that benefits the people of Malaysia," Gobind added.
He also expressed his pleasure at learning that Tencent will be a partner for Visit Malaysia 2026, helping to encourage a larger number of foreign tourists to visit Malaysia.
"On esports, Tencent is supporting the showcase of Malaysian culture at this year’s SEA Games closing ceremony and has set its sights on supporting our hosting of the SEA Games in 2027. Tencent also plans to work with us and share its expertise in healthy gaming and the development of esports.
"Malaysia benefits when digital players invest with a long-term view. Tencent is a stellar example. It conveys investors’ confidence, symbolises strength in the Malaysian digital policy landscape, and, most importantly, aligns with our national priorities to develop into an AI nation by 2030."
Gobind emphasised that the success of Malaysia’s digital transformation and AI adoption is not the government’s responsibility alone.
"It is a testament to the continual collaboration between the private and public sectors and the ongoing dedication from partners to uplift Malaysia and fulfil our digital potential to its fullest," he said.
