Microsoft to Establish Third Southeast Asia Cloud Region in Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Microsoft is set to open its third Southeast Asia cloud region in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, as part of its $2.2 billion investment plan for the country. This new Azure region will connect to Microsoft's global backbone, supporting advanced workloads and AI services for both public and private sector clients, and will incorporate sustainability measures like using renewable biofuel for backup generators.