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AWS launches RM1.5 billion cloud-skills training for Malaysian students

AWS and A.P. Moller-Maersk will provide RM1.5 billion in cloud-skills training to Malaysian students through AWS Builder Center, the partners said on Monday.

Source: AWS News Blog · August 24, 2026 at 8:28 PM · AI-assisted report

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KUALA LUMPUR, 25 AUGUST 2026 —

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AWS and A.P. Moller-Maersk will provide RM1.5 billion in cloud-skills training to Malaysian students through AWS Builder Center, the partners said on Monday.

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Verified higher-education students who complete their Builder Center profile unlock 12 months of premium Skill Builder access, including 900-plus courses, hands-on labs, certification exam prep and game-based learning. They earn badges for publishing articles, commenting and maintaining engagement; seven badges deliver RM50 in AWS credits, 14 earn another RM100, and 21 unlock a RM450 Foundational Certification exam voucher.

The programme commits more than RM1.5 billion in resources this back-to-school season to equip Malaysian students with cloud and AI skills, according to AWS and Maersk. Eligible students must be at least 18 and enrolled at accredited institutions worldwide, with enrolment verified through SheerID.

The initiative aligns with Malaysia’s Digital Economy Blueprint, which targets 500,000 cloud professionals by 2030. Maersk will also offer internships and project placements to top performers, the companies said.

AWS training pipelines typically feed demand from Malaysia’s expanding data-centre sector, where hyperscalers and local firms alike struggle to fill 3,000 cloud-related roles opened each quarter, according to Bank Negara Malaysia’s 2025 Skills Report. The Maersk-AWS programme will run alongside Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation’s existing AWS re/Start courses, which have placed 1,200 Malaysians into cloud roles since 2023.

Students can verify their status and begin learning at the AWS Builder Center, the partners added.

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