AWS Launches New Asia Pacific Region in Malaysia

AWS Launches New Asia Pacific (Malaysia) Region: A Major Boost to Malaysia’s Digital Economy

In a significant announcement, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has declared the general availability of the AWS Asia Pacific (Malaysia) Region, identified as ap-southeast-5. This marks AWS’s first infrastructure region in Malaysia and the thirteenth in the Asia Pacific. This new region comprises three Availability Zones, further expanding AWS’s global footprint and reinforcing its commitment to supporting digital transformation across Southeast Asia.

Key Highlights of the New AWS Asia Pacific (Malaysia) Region

• Expansion in the Asia Pacific: Malaysia joins other prominent Asia Pacific regions such as Hong Kong, Jakarta, Melbourne, Mumbai, Seoul, Singapore, Sydney, and Tokyo, along with Mainland China’s Beijing and Ningxia regions.
• Support for the Madani Economy Framework: This strategic initiative by the Malaysian government aims to elevate living standards and spur innovation by 2030. The AWS region is expected to contribute approximately $12.1 billion to Malaysia’s GDP and create over 3,500 full-time equivalent jobs annually through 2038.
  

  AWS’s Growing Presence in Malaysia
  

  AWS’s journey in Malaysia began in 2016 with the opening of its first office. Since then, AWS has continually invested in infrastructure and technology to support Malaysia’s digital transformation. Here are some key milestones in AWS’s presence in Malaysia:

• Amazon CloudFront: Launched in 2017, the first edge location in Malaysia improved performance and availability for users. Today, there are four CloudFront locations in the country.
• AWS Direct Connect: This service, which opened additional locations in 2017, helps improve application performance, secure data, and reduce networking costs. Currently, there are two Direct Connect locations in Malaysia.
• AWS Outposts: Since 2020, AWS Outposts—a fully managed service extending AWS infrastructure and services—has been available for Malaysian customers requiring low latency for on-premises applications.
  

  Prominent AWS Customers in Malaysia
  

  Cloud adoption in Malaysia has been accelerating, with several high-profile organizations leveraging AWS services:

• PayNet: Malaysia’s national payments network uses AWS to run critical national payment workloads, including the MyDebit online cashless payment system.
• Pos Malaysia Berhad: The national postal service provider has migrated critical applications to AWS, enhancing business agility and customer experience.
• Deriv: As an online broker, Deriv uses Amazon Q Business to boost productivity and reduce onboarding time by 45 percent.
• Asia Pacific University (APU): APU utilizes AWS serverless technology to reduce operational costs and ensure high availability for its applications and services.
• Aerodyne Group: This DT3 solutions provider operates its DRONOS software on AWS, aiding drone operators worldwide.
  

  Building Cloud Skills in Malaysia
  

  AWS is dedicated to developing cloud skills in Malaysia through various initiatives:

• Program AKAR powered by AWS re/Start: This program, a collaboration between AWS and PayNet, aims to bridge the skills gap in Malaysia’s digital economy by equipping students with cloud computing skills.
• AWS Academy: Offering a free cloud computing curriculum, AWS Academy prepares students for industry-recognized certifications. Since 2018, over 23,000 students in Malaysia have been trained through this program.
• AWS Skills Guild at PETRONAS: AWS collaborates with PETRONAS to train its employees using the AWS Skills Guild program.
  

  AWS’s Commitment to Sustainability
  

  AWS is committed to sustainability, aiming to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 and power its operations with 100 percent renewable energy by 2025. In collaboration with Petronas and Gentari, AWS is accelerating sustainability and decarbonization efforts. Additionally, AWS has partnered with Zero Waste Management for the Green Wira Programme, promoting sustainability in Malaysian schools.

  Additional Information
  

• AWS Community in Malaysia: The AWS community in Malaysia includes one AWS Hero, nine AWS Community Builders, and around 9,000 community members.
• Global Footprint: With the launch of the Malaysia region, AWS now operates 108 Availability Zones within 34 geographic regions. Plans for additional zones and regions in Mexico, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Thailand, and the AWS European Sovereign Cloud have also been announced.
• Service Availability: The new Asia Pacific (Malaysia) Region offers a comprehensive list of AWS services, which can be explored on the AWS Services by Region page.
  

  Conclusion
  

  The launch of the AWS Asia Pacific (Malaysia) Region marks a significant milestone in Malaysia’s digital transformation journey. By enhancing infrastructure, fostering innovation, and building cloud skills, AWS is playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of Malaysia’s digital economy. Businesses and developers can now leverage the powerful capabilities of AWS to drive growth and innovation in the region.

  For more detailed information, visit the AWS Global Infrastructure page and start building on ap-southeast-5. Happy building!

  — Donnie

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