US-Based Tech Company Kyndryl Opens New Office in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- Kyndryl Inc, a United States-based information technology infrastructure services provider, has opened a new office in Kuala Lumpur, underscoring its commitment to local customers and its efforts to position Malaysia as an ASEAN hub for mainframe modernisation.

In a statement Thursday, the company said the new office will house its Malaysian operations and further its mission to contribute to the country’s digital economy.

“Kyndryl is investing in local skills and building customers’ capabilities in key domains such as automation, cloud, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and resiliency,” it said.

The company has formed strategic partnerships to provide its ASEAN customers access to a broad range of technologies and capabilities. Earlier this year, Kyndryl launched ASEAN’s first Mainframe Modernisation Centre of Excellence (CoE) here in Malaysia.

Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz noted that Kyndryl’s decision to choose Malaysia speaks volumes about the country's conducive investment landscape.

“Our strong fundamentals, digital and physical infrastructure, continuous efforts to ease the investor’s journey, and the rule of law have created a compelling value proposition for global investors to establish their bases in Malaysia," he said.

Tengku Zafrul added that Kyndryl’s presence will also pave the way for strategic collaborations with other companies, particularly Malaysian small and medium enterprises in line with the objectives of the New Industrial Master Plan 2030.

Kyndryl Malaysia and Indonesia country managing director Effendi Azmi Hashim shared that the company is entering a new phase as it helps customers across ASEAN run and transform their mission-critical IT systems.

“I look forward to seeing our teams thrive in this creative space as we focus on extending Kyndryl’s extensive capabilities and expertise to the Malaysian market,” he added.

-- BERNAMA