Alibaba Cloud Recognised as Official Cloud Service Provider for Selangor's Multi-Cloud Services to Accelerate Smart Selangor and AI Ambitions

Partnership includes launch of AI Toolkit and “Celik AI Selangor” program to build digital skills and support inclusive AI adoption across the state.

August 15, 2025, Kuala Lumpur – Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, has been officially recognised as one of the Cloud Service Provider (CSP) under the newly launched Selangor Multi-Cloud Services (SMC) — a strategic state initiative aimed at accelerating artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and driving digital transformation across Selangor.



Spearheaded by Menteri Besar Selangor (Pemerbadanan) or MBI Selangor via its wholly owned subsidiary Smartsel Sdn Bhd (SMARTSEL), the SMC was launched at MBI Digital Innovation Day by Selangor Chief Minister YAB Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari. The initiative plays a central role in realising the state’s Smart Selangor ambitions under Rancangan Selangor Pertama (RS-1) and the upcoming RS-2.

As part of its collaboration, Alibaba Cloud, facilitated by its local partner VSTECS Bhd, will provide secure, scalable multi-cloud solutions to support digitalisation across government agencies and state-linked entities.

“We are proud to be one of the official cloud service providers for the Selangor Multi-Cloud Services (SMC) to support the digitalisation for the state. Our 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 Kun Huang, General Manager of Malaysia, Alibaba Cloud Intelligence.

In addition to cloud infrastructure, Alibaba Cloud is rolling out two key initiatives to promote broader AI literacy and accessibility; the Alibaba Cloud AI Toolkit and the “Celik AI Selangor” online learning program — both designed to make AI technology more accessible to government agencies, educators, students, and grassroots communities.

Making AI Accessible for All: AI Toolkit Now Available for Selangor Citizens

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.

Tailored to meet the diverse needs of startups, SMEs, students, educators, and enterprises, the AI Toolkit includes:

● 1 Million Free Tokens per Model
Users receive up to 1 million free tokens across selected large language models (LLMs) via Alibaba Cloud Model Studio — ideal for prototyping, testing, and small-scale deployments.

● Free Tier and Promotional Credits
New users can access complimentary computing, storage, API calls, and serverless inference through Alibaba Cloud’s Promo Center — enabling low-cost experimentation and development.

● User-Friendly Tools and Learning Resources
The toolkit 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.

Those who are interested in leveraging AI may access the AI toolkit here: https://www.alibabacloud.com/en/campaign/ai-kit

“Celik AI Selangor” – Free Online AI Learning for the Rakyat

In tandem with infrastructure support, Alibaba Cloud also introduced Celik AI Selangor — a new online learning platform created for rakyat of Selangor, the platform provides free access to:

● Eight foundational AI and cloud computing courses curated to meet Malaysia’s public sector and grassroots needs
● Alibaba Cloud certifications that can unlock further career and learning opportunities
● Eligibility for government staff, educators, and students across Selangor

The program is designed to build foundational AI literacy, especially among youth, civil servants, and educators, empowering the rakyat to become active participants in Malaysia’s digital future.

Through initiatives like the Selangor Multi-Cloud Services, Alibaba Cloud is deepening its role as a trusted partner in Malaysia’s digital ecosystem. Beyond delivering world-class infrastructure, it is also creating pathways for inclusive participation in the digital economy, advancing the nation’s journey toward a high-income, knowledge-based future.

About Alibaba Cloud

Established in 2009, Alibaba Cloud (www.alibabacloud.com) is the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group. It offers a complete suite of cloud services to customers worldwide, including elastic computing, database, storage, network virtualisation services, large-scale computing, security, big data analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) services. Alibaba has been named the leading IaaS provider in Asia Pacific by revenue in U.S. dollars since 2018, according to Gartner. It has also maintained its position as one of the world’s leading public cloud IaaS service providers since 2018, according to IDC.

About SMARTSEL

Smartsel Sdn Bhd (SMARTSEL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Menteri Besar Selangor (Pemerbadanan) or MBI Selangor, focused on delivering digital connectivity and infrastructure solutions to bridge the digital divide and enhance the lives of Selangor’s citizens. Established in 2017, SMARTSEL operates as a state-backed telecommunications infrastructure company, entrusted with the mandate to plan, build, provide, and maintain shared fibre infrastructure across Selangor, playing a pivotal role in advancing the state’s digital ecosystem. SMARTSEL also plays a pivotal role in promoting and supporting the state government’s development efforts to carry out its social responsibility obligations for the state citizens.