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In March of the previous year, we introduced the plan for a revolutionary new product.
The AWS Asia Pacific (Malaysia) region is now fully available, comprising three Availability Zones, which can be accessed via the ap-southeast-5 API title.
The AWS Asia Pacific (Malaysia) Region is the primary infrastructure location in Malaysia, marking the thirteenth region in the Asia Pacific, which now includes Hong Kong, Hyderabad, Jakarta, Melbourne, Mumbai, Osaka, Seoul, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, as well as the Mainland China Beijing and Ningxia regions.
The brand-new AWS region in Malaysia will play a pivotal role in supporting the Malaysian government’s strategic initiatives. The aim of this initiative is to elevate the living standards of all Malaysians by 2030 while fostering innovation in Malaysia and across the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region. The development and operation of the brand-new AWS Asia Pacific Region are projected to contribute approximately $12.1 billion (MYR 57.3 billion) to Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP), thereby supporting a mean of more than 3,500 full-time equivalent jobs at external companies annually by 2038.
The AWS region in Malaysia is poised to meet the surging demand for cloud services, while fostering innovation not just domestically but across Southeast Asia as well.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) set up its inaugural office in Malaysia in 2016. Since its inception, AWS has committed significant investments in infrastructure and talent development to support the digital transformation initiatives of thousands of active customers across Malaysia each month.
AWS expanded its global footprint by launching its inaugural edge location in Malaysia in 2017, enabling faster and more reliable delivery of cloud services to end-users. There are currently four places in Malaysia that have been designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
To better serve our customers in Malaysia, Amazon Web Services (AWS) expanded its offerings by introducing additional Direct Connect locations in 2017, enhancing utility efficiency, safeguarding data, and reducing network costs. There exist two places in Malaysia.
As a fully managed service extending AWS infrastructure and services, it’s ideal for functions that require on-premises deployment to meet stringent low-latency requirements. Since 2020, Malaysian businesses have been empowered to deploy AWS Outposts within their own datacentres and premises.
Cloud adoption in Malaysia has witnessed a remarkable surge in recent times. Notable Malaysian organizations leveraging AWS to drive innovation and growth include:
PayNet is Malaysia’s national funds network and shared central infrastructure for the financial markets in Malaysia. PayNet leverages Amazon Web Services (AWS) to support its critical, country-wide cost processing workflows, including the MyDebit online cashless payment system and e-payment reporting capabilities.
As the nation’s sole designated postal service provider under Malaysia’s common postal service obligation, Pos Malaysia holds a unique mandate to serve as the primary submit and parcel delivery service supplier across the country. By migrating critical operations to AWS, the organization successfully harnessed the power of cloud computing to boost its digital dexterity and capabilities, ultimately enabling the delivery of more innovative and personalized customer experiences. Additionally, they successfully scaled their computing capacity to handle deliveries exceeding 11 million addresses and a network of over 3,500 retail touchpoints without disrupting business operations, ensuring seamless service.
Deriv, a leading global online broker, leverages technology to boost productivity, efficiency, and innovation across its customer support, marketing, and recruitment divisions. By leveraging Amazon QuickSight Enterprise, Deriv has successfully boosted productivity while reducing onboarding time by a notable 45%.
As a leading technology university in Malaysia and the Asia-Pacific region, APU leverages Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) serverless computing capabilities, including Lambda, to significantly reduce operational expenses. The scalable infrastructure provided by AWS has enabled seamless availability and accelerated deployment, thereby ensuring consistent access to APU’s resources and services for students and employees at all times, ultimately enhancing overall user experience.
Aerodyne Group is a leading provider of DT3 (Drone Technology, Knowledge Technology, and Digital Transformation) solutions, offering innovative drone-based enterprise offerings. Operating their proprietary DRONOS software as a cloud-based Service-as-a-Platform (SaP) on Amazon Web Services (AWS), they empower drone operators globally to grow their businesses.
AWS, along with various organisations in Malaysia, has been collaborating meticulously to develop compulsory cloud proficiency for developers in Malaysia. Some notable initiatives include
The AKAR program is a flagship, cloud-based solution jointly developed by AWS and PayNet, focusing on providing integrated financial services. The programme aims to address Malaysia’s growing digital skills gap by empowering students with versatile skills for careers in the industry. As a key component of our initial partnership, PayNet, AWS re/Start, and WEPS are committed to launching this initiative with an initial cohort of 100 college students in 2024, with the first 50 students from Asia Pacific College serving as a pilot program.
AWS Academy aims to narrow the gap between industry and academia by preparing students for industry-recognized certifications and careers in cloud computing, offering a free and ready-to-teach cloud computing curriculum that bridges this divide. AWS Academy currently operates programs across 48 Malaysian universities, covering a diverse range of disciplines. Since its inception in 2018, approximately 23,000 college students have been equipped with valuable skills through this program.
PETRONAS, a global energy giant and leading provider of oil and gas products, has leveraged its partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) since 2014 to fuel innovation across more than 50 countries worldwide. Amazon Web Services (AWS) collaborates with PETRONAS to upskill its employees through the AWS re/Start program.
Amazon is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions across its entire business by 2040, while also working towards a goal of powering its operations exclusively with renewable energy by 2025.
In September 2023, Amazon Web Services (AWS) partnered with Petronas and Gentari, a global renewable energy company, to accelerate sustainability and decarbonization initiatives in the power sector as part of the ongoing energy transition? In December 2023, PKT Logistics Group, an AWS customer, took a significant step by committing more than 300 global companies to the Climate Pledge, accelerating the world’s transition to net-zero carbon emissions.
In July 2024, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Zero Waste Administration partnered on a groundbreaking initiative in Malaysia, training educators to develop sustainability projects in schools and foster a more environmentally conscious future for the country.
Amazon is committed to driving innovation and investment across its businesses to help build a more sustainable future for generations to come.
Malaysia is home to one AWS Hero, nine AWS Group Builders, and approximately 9,000 group members across three AWS Consumer Teams, spread across various cities throughout the country. To join AWS Consumer Teams Malaysia, visit their website and social media pages.
AWS has expanded its global footprint with the latest launch, boasting an impressive 108 Availability Zones across 34 geographic regions worldwide. We’ve also announced plans to expand our global footprint by introducing 18 additional Availability Zones and six new AWS Regions in Mexico, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Thailand, and the EU.
The newly established Asia Pacific (Malaysia) region is designed to support your business growth, offering a comprehensive list of available services that can be found on our website’s dedicated page.
To further your studies, visit our website and start building your knowledge by exploring relevant resources. ap-southeast-5!
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