KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 -- Microsoft's US$2.2 billion (RM10.5 billion) investment to develop artificial intelligence and cloud computing here underscores Malaysia's attractiveness to mega investors, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh.

He said the global tech giant's announcement yesterday, coupled with Intel's RM70 billion over a decade commitment, was an endorsement of Malaysia's infrastructure and ability to accommodate advanced companies locally.

"Yesterday's announcement from Microsoft demonstrates their confidence in Malaysia as an investment hub for large companies. This is a good sign, shows the global attention is on us where we're seen as a country that can manage large investments.

"When a large investment like this comes in it r...