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Tencent Cloud gears up cloud region in Malaysia
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Chinese cloud provider Tencent Cloud has announced its intention to launch a cloud region in Malaysia.
Key facts
- In early 2026, Tencent Cloud's CEO Dowson Tong noted that the company was looking to expand its global footprint, listing the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Europe as locations where it was seeking
- The region will join Tencent's existing global network of 23 cloud regions and 66 availability zones
- As Malaysian enterprises accelerate their digital transformation, they increasingly want to deploy AI to address real business needs and create measurable value," added Nucky Fang, general manager
- Malaysia remains a key market in Tencent Cloud's growth strategy across Asia," said Bluefin Jiannan Zhao, vice president of Tencent Cloud and managing director of Tencent Cloud International
Summary
The company has said the region will comprise up to three availability zones, which will be located in Johor. The region will join Tencent's existing global network of 23 cloud regions and 66 availability zones. According to a report from The Edge Malaysia, two of the region's availability zones will launch this week. "Malaysia remains a key market in Tencent Cloud's growth strategy across Asia," said Bluefin Jiannan Zhao, vice president of Tencent Cloud and managing director of Tencent Cloud International for Asia Pacific.