Selangor is intensifying efforts to groom local talent in AI and data centres through industry-academia partnerships after drawing nearly RM70 billion in approved investments in the first half of 2026.
PETALING JAYA: Selangor is stepping up efforts to develop local talent in artificial intelligence (AI) and data centres as the state recorded nearly RM70 billion in approved investments in the first half of 2026, driven largely by the services sector.
More than 90% of the approved investments between January and June came from the services sector, led by information and communications technology (ICT), highlighting the growing demand for skilled workers to support the state’s expanding digital economy.
