Jack Ma to launch Alibaba’s regional distribution hub in Malaysia


  • Nation
  • Sunday, 19 Mar 2017

KUALA LUMPUR: Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Limited plans to set up a regional distribution hub in Malaysia to cater to its fast-growing business in the region, two sources aware of the discussions said.

The hub would be sited within KLIA Aeropolis, a 24,700-acre development led by airport operator Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) that is expected to generate more than RM7bil ($1.58bill) worth of domestic and foreign investments.

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