Ant International Launches Major Fintech Hub in Kuala Lumpur Creating 1500 Jobs

Ant International has opened a new Global Development Centre in Kuala Lumpur to expand its fintech operations.

The centre is located in the Tun Razak Exchange financial hub and builds on the company's existing presence in Malaysia.

Strengthening Local Talent and Partnerships

This move supports Malaysia's goal of becoming a leading digital and AI innovation hub by 2030.

The centre currently employs 1500 people in fintech roles with over half focused on technology development.

Many of these tech positions are filled by recent graduates from more than 30 Malaysian universities.

Ant International plans to collaborate with the Ministry of Higher Education on FinAI training programs and hackathons.

Driving Economic Growth Through AI and Payments

The launch highlights growing ties between Malaysia and international fintech players in cross-border services.

Existing partnerships have boosted merchant payments and tourism spending through platforms like Alipay+ and PayNet.

SME tools such as EPOS360 now help over 14000 businesses with AI-powered solutions.

Overall this development creates quality jobs while improving access to digital financial services for everyday users.

It positions Malaysia as a key player in responsible AI applications for global commerce.