Kuala lumpur: The opening of Chinese tech conglomerate Tencent Holdings Ltd’s new office in Malaysia reflects stronger long-term digital investment and reinforces the country’s position as an emerging regional technology hub, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said. This follows Tencent’s launch of its new office at Menara 1 Sentrum here today, establishing a 500-person regional hub.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Gobind stated that Tencent has been operating in Malaysia for over a decade and has been a steady and trusted partner in the country’s growth story. “For Malaysia, this means more than an office opening as it brings investment, job creation, and skills development, while for Tencent it provides access to talent, innovation, and regional markets. Together, we are advancing a shared vision of digital leadership that benefits the people of Malaysia,” he said at the launching ceremony.
He further explained that Malaysia will serve as one of Tencent’s key international hubs for global technology, digital innovation, and customer experience. “This means opportunities for young Malaysian talent, as I understand they have a long list of vacancies and have been working closely with educational institutions to provide access to local graduates,” he added.
Gobind also highlighted the significant role of Tencent’s platforms, from games and content services to digital payment interoperability, in supporting tourism, the creative industries, and digital commerce. He noted that these are valuable contributions and reflect the broader value of having major digital players commit to Malaysia in the long term.
He welcomed Tencent’s role as a partner for Visit Malaysia 2026, which is expected to attract a larger number of foreign tourists to the country. On e-sports, Tencent is supporting the showcase of Malaysian culture at this year’s SEA Games closing ceremony and plans to support Malaysia’s hosting of the SEA Games in 2027. The company also plans to collaborate on healthy gaming and the development of e-sports.
Gobind concluded by emphasizing that Malaysia benefits when digital players invest with a long-term perspective, citing Tencent as a strong example. “It conveys investors’ confidence, symbolises strength in Malaysia’s digital policy landscape and, most importantly, aligns with national priorities to develop into an artificial intelligence nation by 2030,” he said.