Alibaba Cloud selected for Selangor’s Multi-Cloud Services

Apart from Alibaba Cloud, AWS and Google Cloud are also part of the partnership which will be facilitated by local partners VSTECS Berhad, Awantec Systems Sdn Bhd, and Enfrasys Consulting Sdn Bhd.

The state of Selangor in Malaysia has selected Alibaba Cloud as one of the Cloud Service Provider (CSP) under the state’s newly launched Selangor Multi-Cloud Services (SMC). The strategic state initiative aims to accelerate AI adoption and drive digital transformation across Selangor.

Leading the state government initiative is MBI via its wholly owned company Smartsel Sdn Bhd (Smartsel). Apart from Alibaba Cloud, AWS and Google Cloud are also part of the partnership which will be facilitated by local partners VSTECS Berhad, Awantec Systems Sdn Bhd, and Enfrasys Consulting Sdn Bhd.

Specifically, VSTECS Bhd, Alibaba Cloud’s local partner, will provide secure, scalable multi-cloud solutions to support digitalization across government agencies and state-linked entities.

According to Kun Huang, General Manager of Malaysia, Alibaba Cloud Intelligence, the collaboration with the MBI Selangor reflects a shared vision to create an inclusive, knowledge-driven digital economy.

“By combining Alibaba Cloud’s advanced technological capabilities with the state’s bold digital agenda, we aim to build a future where digital innovation is accessible to everyone, from public agencies to students and entrepreneurs,” said Huang.

As part of its support for the SMC rollout, Alibaba Cloud also introduced its AI Toolkit — a comprehensive, all-in-one resource designed to equip users across various sectors with the tools and support needed to begin building AI applications with ease and at no upfront cost.

The AI Toolkit is tailored to meet the diverse needs of startups, SMEs, students, educators, and enterprises. Its features include a million free tokens for users across selected large language models (LLMs) via Alibaba Cloud Model Studio. New users can also access complimentary computing, storage, API calls, and serverless inference through Alibaba Cloud’s Promo Center — enabling low-cost experimentation and development. The toolkit also supports both technical and non-technical users with hands-on access to real-world tools and datasets, helping accelerate AI literacy and practical application. Free training is also available for non-technical users to understand core AI concepts and apply them to real-world challenges.

Apart from the AI Toolkit, Alibaba Cloud also introduced a new online learning platform for residents of the state. The Celik AI Selangor platform provides free access to eight foundational AI and cloud computing courses curated to meet Malaysia’s public sector and grassroots needs as well as Alibaba Cloud certifications that can unlock further career and learning opportunities.

Alibaba Cloud believes that through initiatives like the Selangor Multi-Cloud Services, they will be able to deepen their role as a trusted partner in Malaysia’s digital ecosystem. Beyond delivering world-class infrastructure, Alibaba Cloud also hopes to create pathways for inclusive participation in the digital economy, advancing the nation’s journey toward a high-income, knowledge-based future.