Alibaba Cloud has introduced its latest AI models, solutions, and upgraded infrastructure at its inaugural AI Tech Day in Malaysia, reinforcing its role in driving AI innovation in the region. The event also marked key collaborations with major Malaysian enterprises, aiming to strengthen Malaysia’s AI ecosystem and accelerate digital transformation.
MALAYSIA, 28 February 2025 – Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology arm of Alibaba Group, has unveiled a suite of AI advancements at its first-ever AI Tech Day in Malaysia. The event showcased next-generation AI models, enhanced cloud infrastructure, and AI-driven business solutions designed to empower enterprises and developers in Malaysia. The company also announced key collaborations with leading Malaysian businesses to bolster AI adoption across various sectors.
The event was officiated by YB Datuk Wilson Ugak Anak Kumbong, Deputy Minister of Digital, who emphasized the importance of AI in Malaysia’s digital transformation. “Malaysia is committed to leveraging AI for economic growth. Alibaba Cloud’s initiatives and collaborations will play a significant role in fostering a thriving AI ecosystem in the country,” he stated.
Next-Gen AI Models and Infrastructure
Alibaba Cloud introduced its 9th Generation Enterprise Elastic Compute Service (ECS) instances, set to launch in Malaysia by mid-2025. The latest ECS instances offer a 20% boost in computing efficiency and up to 50% performance improvement for high-performance computing applications.
In addition, the company launched the Qwen2.5 series, its latest large language models (LLMs) with parameter sizes ranging from 7 billion to 72 billion. These models, accessible via API on Alibaba Cloud’s Model Studio, aim to accelerate AI adoption in industries like finance, healthcare, retail, and education. The company also introduced Qwen2.5-VL, a multimodal AI model supporting advanced visual-language capabilities, available on platforms such as Hugging Face and Model Scope.
Developers will also benefit from Alibaba Cloud’s AI-powered coding assistant, set for release in April 2025. This tool offers features such as code completion, debugging support, and automated unit test generation to enhance developer productivity.
AI-Powered Business Solutions
Alibaba Cloud unveiled several AI-driven business solutions designed to improve operational efficiency and customer engagement:
- AI Doc: A document processing tool that converts unstructured data into structured formats, enhancing enterprise knowledge management.
- Voice Insight: A multilingual voice recognition and analytics tool for customer service and quality assurance.
- Smart Studio: An AI-powered content creation platform supporting text-to-image and text-to-video applications.
- SmartQ: An AI-powered data analysis module within Alibaba Cloud’s Quick BI platform, enabling non-technical users to generate insights through natural language queries.
Strategic Collaborations to Strengthen Malaysia’s AI Ecosystem
To advance Malaysia’s AI landscape, Alibaba Cloud has forged strategic collaborations with major enterprises:
- YTL AI Labs: Partnering with YTL Power International Bhd’s AI division to develop Malay-language AI models and enhance AI research capabilities.
- Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB): A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed to leverage AI for investment data visualization, automated analyst reports, and an AI-powered advisory agent.
- HiSEVEN: A collaboration to enhance AI-driven marketing solutions, optimizing business operations and digital campaigns.
Empowering Local Talent Through AI Hackathon
To accelerate AI innovation and talent development, Alibaba Cloud has launched the Alibaba Cloud Malaysia AI Hackathon 2025 in partnership with Agmo Holdings Berhad. The competition, open for registration from February 27 to April 30, 2025, invites local developers and tech enthusiasts to showcase their AI expertise on a global stage.
With these initiatives, Alibaba Cloud reaffirms its commitment to empowering businesses, fostering AI talent, and shaping Malaysia’s digital future.
