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Johor continues to focus on strengthening ByteDance's long-term commitment to the state, in line with the global artificial intelligence (AI)-based technology company's large-scale data centre investment in Malaysia, which exceeds RM29.5 billion. Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi emphasized the state€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬¦¾¢s dedication to this partnership following a meeting with the company, known for its TikTok, Douyin, and CapCut platforms in China, on December 23, 2025.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Menteri Besar highlighted Johor's potential not just as an infrastructure hub but as a digital strategic partner capable of supporting large-scale operations in a safe, sustainable, and resilient manner over the long term. This commitment aligns with ByteDance's previous establishment of a data centre at Sedenak Tech Park, Kulai.

Onn Hafiz noted Johor's strategic location in ASEAN, competitive operating costs, and direct access to regional markets as factors that could support ByteDance's growth in Southeast Asia. This includes the need for high-performance data centres, platform support operations, and digital talent development.

The discussions during the meeting also explored the potential for a new phase of collaboration beyond infrastructure, focusing on regional operations, AI, and the development of a digital content ecosystem. Onn Hafiz stated that these efforts pave the way for strategic cooperation, positioning Johor as a regional digital hub that is safe, sustainable, and competitive in the long term.