Connecting Communities and Transforming Industries through Technology (2021)

As the world shifted toward next-generation technologies, YTL leveraged its legacy of industry-firsts to develop Malaysia’s 5G ecosystem that will power the nation’s digital future.​

More than just faster internet and broader bandwidth, 5G lays the critical groundwork for future innovation, enabling everything from cloud gaming and online education, to Internet of Things (IoT) and AI-powered services.

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Powering Malaysia as a Regional AI Hub (2022)

YTL would take the next leap with the development of a 500MW green data centre in Johor, meeting the rising demand for digital infrastructure, cloud services and AI workloads.​

Powered by renewable energy and strategically located in Southeast Asia, the facility positions Malaysia as a key destination for global tech investment and a sustainable AI ecosystem.

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Leading the Charge to Advance the Nation’s AI Capabilities (2023-2024)

YTL became the first Malaysian company to partner with NVIDIA in building the nation’s most advanced AI infrastructure and placing Malaysia firmly on the map for AI innovation.​

Later in 2024, the vision expanded globally with the launch of YTL AI Cloud in California, set to power one of the world’s most cutting-edge supercomputing power using NVIDIA’s Grace Blackwell technology.

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Creating A Sovereign Large-Language Model (2024)

Further strengthening local innovation, YTL with its strong foundation in 5G and AI, partnered Universiti Malaya to introduce ilmu, Malaysia’s first sovereign Large-Language Model (LLM).​

Trained with Malaysian-specific data, culture, and context, ilmu is designed to serve the country’s unique linguistic diversity, societal needs, and national priorities.

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Building the Nation’s First AI-powered Digital Bank (2025)

From infrastructure, YTL made its leap into AI services with the launch of Ryt Bank, its new digital bank designed to simplify and personalise banking through AI.​

Built for speed, accessibility, and inclusion, Ryt Bank supports Malaysia’s goal of financial inclusion by reaching the 15% of the population that remains underserved. More than just a bank, it marks YTL’s next step in using technology to drive national progress and empower communities.

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Bringing Malaysia to the World

Through the Group’s diverse core businesses, YTL continues to bring Malaysia to the world.​

YTL’s global footprint reflects a commitment to delivering Malaysian excellence through transformative ventures in infrastructure, energy, utilities, property development and hospitality.

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Building the Nation’s Foundation

Building the Nation’s Economy
through Infrastructure and Industries