KUALA LUMPUR, 08 December 2025 — Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, in partnership with the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), today announced the launch of the SME Digitalisation Program, a comprehensive initiative designed to accelerate the digital transformation of Malaysia’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).
Developed in support of MDEC’s Business Digitalisation Initiative (BDI), the program aims to empower SMEs to harness the full potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing, technologies that drive productivity, innovation, and global competitiveness.
Recognising that micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are vital to Malaysia’s socioeconomic development and central to achieving the 2030 GDP growth targets outlined in the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), this initiative addresses a critical national priority. Built around four key pillars “Awareness, Upskilling, Adoption, and Innovation“, the program is designed to accelerate digital adoption, strengthen the SME ecosystem, and foster sustainable, innovation-led growth for local businesses.
“By focusing on SMEs, this program ensures that a broad segment of Malaysia’s business ecosystem can harness the transformative potential of AI and cloud technologies,” said Feifei Li, President of International Business and SVP of Alibaba Cloud Intelligence Group. “Leveraging Alibaba Cloud’s advanced technologies in AI and cloud computing, we are excited to partner with MDEC to empower Malaysian businesses to innovate, scale, and thrive in the digital economy, driving sustainable growth and strengthening competitiveness at scale.”
Anuar Fariz Fadzil, Chief Executive Officer of MDEC, added:
“Malaysia’s SMEs are an integral part of our aspiration to become an AI nation by 2030. The ability to adopt advanced digital tools, particularly AI and cloud technologies, is critical to strengthening our competitive edge. Through this strategic public-private collaboration with Alibaba Cloud, we aim to bridge the digital divide and uplift our SMEs. By equipping businesses with accessible and impactful digital solutions, we are accelerating nationwide digital adoption and establishing the foundations of a resilient, innovation-led economy.”
The SME Digitalisation Program will introduce a series of targeted initiatives, including educational campaigns, interactive workshops, webinar series, and ready-to-use solution kits; all designed to support SMEs at every stage of their business journey and empower them to turn challenges into growth opportunities.
With practical upskilling and real-world application at its core, the initiative positions SMEs as a digitally capable force driving Malaysia’s national digital transformation goals under the Malaysia Digital (MD) framework.
This collaboration underscores Alibaba Cloud’s commitment to advancing Malaysia’s digital economy by equipping local businesses with secure, scalable, and accessible technologies. Through the program, Alibaba Cloud and MDEC are bridging capability gaps, nurturing innovation, and contributing to a robust, inclusive, and resilient digital ecosystem nationwide.
