KUCHING, Nov 12: More than RM7 billion will be invested in the development of Sarawak’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Campus in Tanjung Embang, marking a major step in the State’s ambition to venture into advanced AI technology.

Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg revealed this when speaking at the Sarawak Skills 38th Convocation Ceremony at Pullman Hotel here today, identifying the project as the destination of an initial US$1.85 billion capital commitment by Japanese billionaire and SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son.

He said Son had chosen Sarawak because of its reliable power and water supply, as well as the State’s free education policy and potential to develop skilled local talent.