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SoftBank, Grab and PETROS bet on Malaysian AI infrastructure with 5 GW target

Open the sourceReported by Crypto Briefing, cryptobriefing.com, 9 November 2026, by Diego Almada Lopez

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SoftBank, Grab and Malaysia’s state-owned PETROS have partnered to develop AI infrastructure in Malaysia with a target of 5 GW of capacity, according to Crypto Briefing. The collaboration is intended to position Malaysia as a leading AI hub in Asia and support regional digital infrastructure and economic growth. The announcement did not disclose specific investment figures, token prices or valuation details. The deal matters because it signals continued corporate appetite for AI compute capacity in Southeast Asia, which could drive demand for data centers and related digital infrastructure. What to watch next is how the 5 GW target is phased, which sites and energy sources are chosen, and whether additional partners or financing are announced.

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